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Can Kentucky steal a 5-star recruit from a trio of rivals?

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One of the nation’s premier high school basketball prospects has set his decision date, and Kentucky is still in the mix — at least for now.

A high-stakes decision

According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Anthony Thompson, a five-star small forward from Ohio, will announce his college commitment on Tuesday, October 21. Thompson is ranked No. 8 nationally and the No. 2 small forward in the Class of 2026 by 247Sports, boasting a remarkable 0.9974 composite rating. His final six schools are Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio State, Texas, Michigan, and North Carolina.

As of now, the Wildcats appear to be a longshot.