Dereck Lively II announced his commitment to Duke this evening, choosing the Blue Devils over Florida State, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Penn State, and USC. It’s an addition that gives Duke the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2022 team rankings, surpassing Kentucky for the top spot.
With Lively headed to Duke, the consensus is that Kentucky now makes a serious push for a commitment from five-star senior Adem Bona. And with Bona long seen as a heavy UK lean, there’s an assumption a pledge could be imminent.