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Tyrese Maxey named to Nike Hoop Summit; Kahlil Whitney snubbed

The Kentucky Wildcats will once again be represented in the annual Nike Hoop Summit.

On Thursday, the USA announced 12 high school players who will make up their roster, including Kentucky signee Tyrese Maxey. However, Kentucky commit Kahlil Whitney was snubbed from this list:

  • Cole Anthony (Oak Hill Academy, Va./New York, N.Y.)
  • Vernon Carey Jr. (University School/Southwest Ranches, Fla.)
  • De’Vion Harmon (John Guyer H.S./Corinth, Texas)
  • Matthew Hurt (John Marshall H.S./Rochester, Minn.)
  • Scottie Lewis (Ranney School/Hazlet, N.J.)
  • Tyrese Maxey (South Garland H.S./Dallas, Texas)
  • Justin Moore (DeMatha Catholic H.