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5-Star SF Justin Edwards Commits to Kentucky Over Tennessee; No. 3 Recruit for 2023

Justin Edwards, a 5-star small forward from the Imhotep Institute in Philadelphia, committed to Kentucky on Monday.

Travis Branham

BREAKING: Justin Edwards, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2023 class, has committed to Kentucky, he tells <a href="https://twitter.com/247Sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@247Sports</a>.<br><br>“I have always seen myself playing for Kentucky, that was a childhood dream of mine.” || Story: <a href="https://t.co/LrzSl7h4Lf">https://t.co/LrzSl7h4Lf</a> <a href="https://t.co/ot3kyvKKkz">pic.twitter.com/ot3kyvKKkz</a>

Edwards is considered the No. 3 player in the Class of 2023, the No. 1 small forward and the top prospect in Pennsylvania, per 247Sports' composite rankings.

He had quite the 2021 calendar year, going from being unranked to one of the top recruits in the nation and a 5-star prospect.