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Comments from Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso and John Calipari on commitment to UK

Ugonna Kingsley Onyenso has officially signed with the Kentucky Wildcats and will reclassify to join the 2022-23 team, the school announced Monday.

Kingsley becomes the fourth class of 2022 recruit to sign with the Wildcats, joining Chris Livingston, Adou Thiero and Cason Wallace.

“What excited me most about Ugonna is he wanted to not only be here but wanted to be here to train with us and learn from guys like Oscar (Tshiebwe) and Lance (Ware) immediately and help us chase a national title,” John Calipari said in a press release.

“Ugonna has unbelievable natural athleticism and great instincts for a young player.