Recruiting predictions for where Lewis Uvwo, Reese Alston, and DeMarcus Henry will commit

Lewis Uvwo, a top-10 recruit in the class of 2027, will commit to the Baylor Bears, according to my predictions. Standing at 6-foot-11 with a 7-foot-6 wingspan, Uvwo is an exceptional shot-blocker and one of the best defenders in his class. Despite significant efforts by Kentucky, Mark Pope and his staff, he will ultimately choose Waco, Texas to play for Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears.

Kentucky will likely need to recruit other bigs like Paul Osaruyi or Cherif Millogo to bolster their frontcourt. Uvwo is expected to decide his college basketball future on Wednesday, October 28, at 3:30 PM ET.

Reese Alston, another highly-rated prospect in the class of 2027, will commit to the LSU Tigers. The 6-foot-2 point guard has been prioritized by Kentucky's Mark Pope, who has even chosen the Puma Pro16 over attending the Peach Jam to watch other elite prospects. Although other guards like Cayden Daughtry and Beckham Black have also caught Kentucky's attention, Alston stands out as a top-tier point guard.

Coach Will Wade is expected to land his first big-fish recruit since returning to Baton Rouge, and Alston is predicted to choose the LSU Tigers over Kentucky, Wichita State, Tennessee, and Louisville. Alston is set to make his decision on Thursday, October 29, at 4:00 PM ET.

DeMarcus Henry, a Charlotte native and small forward, will commit to the North Carolina Tar Heels. His recruitment has been well-documented, and his decision to play for the Tar Heels came after receiving a call from Michael Jordan during his visit to Chapel Hill. Not to be outdone, other prominent coaches like Pat Kelsey, John Calipari, and even Kentucky's former coach, Pat Kelsey, made the trip to Arizona to see Henry before his final decision.

With multiple visits and meetings, it seems apparent that Henry will commit to North Carolina. Henry is expected to announce his commitment on Friday, October 30, but no specific time has been announced yet. Despite efforts from Kentucky, Louisville, and Arkansas, it appears Henry will choose North Carolina.