After an uncharacteristic first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament at the hands of a No. 15 seed, Kentucky men's basketball and coach John Calipari are hoping for a return to form on the recruiting trail.
Early returns on the Wildcats' 2023 class suggest they have done just that.
With two five-star commitments secured as June comes to a close, UK is third on 247 Sports' team rankings — a marked improvement from the No. 17 spot in 2022.
Legacy recruit Reed Sheppard of North Laurel High School got the ball rolling for the 2023 class when he announced his commitment in the fall of 2021.