5-Star PF Prospect E.J. Montgomery Commits to Kentucky over Duke, UNC, More

The Kentucky Wildcats landed one of the top power forwards in 2018 after 5-star recruit E.J. Montgomery announced he has committed to the school.

"I made my decision to go to Kentucky," Montgomery told Evan Daniels of 247Sports. "Just the coaches and their track record with their players. I can go get developed and be the best that I can be."

Montgomery ranks third nationally at his position and is the 12th-best player overall in the 2018 recruiting class, according to 247Sports.

"It's a big factor [Kentucky's success with NBA players] because my parents just wanted me to go to a school that I can get develop the most," Montgomery said. "Their track record with their players in the NBA shows…