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Cousin of NBA player rocketing up the rankings (and onto UK’s recruiting radar)

When the Rivals.com basketball rankings for the 2020 recruiting class were released last week, no player made a more dramatic move than Makur Maker, who went from unlisted to the No. 15 overall spot in the country.

Those who have seen him play recently expect Maker to rise even higher.

Though the 7-footer has a familiar last name — he’s the cousin of NBA player Thon Maker and former top 100 recruit Matur Maker — and began his high school career in California, he’s still a bit of a mystery to recruiting analysts.