Four-star power forward Lance Ware committed to John Calipari's 2020 recruiting class on Thursday afternoon, the top-50 recruit confirmed to PrepCircuit.com.
The New Jersey native picked Kentucky over finalists Michigan, Ohio State, Providence and Miami. Ware was also offered a scholarship by Louisville.
“I’m committing to Kentucky because of Coach Calipari and their family-like atmosphere,” Ware told PrepCircuit. “I just felt like it was the best opportunity where I could get high academics and basketball. Coach Calipari is one of the best coaches around and I just like everything about the situation.”
Ware averaged 10.