News Round-Up: Transfers and a Commitment
News has been trickling in over the recent weeks as some players have transferred to new schools and one top 10 Senior has made his commitment. Here’s an update on the latest news on impact transfers and recruiting. Recruiting News:…
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Continue ReadingNews has been trickling in over the recent weeks as some players have transferred to new schools and one top 10 Senior has made his commitment. Here’s an update on the latest news on impact transfers and recruiting.
Recruiting News:
Martin County Center Trey James has been a known commodity in this 2021 class since before he ever entered high school and will end his career as one of the best players to come out of the mountains. He committed to Coach Rick Pitino and the Iona Gaels this past Friday. James is the 4th member of the Senior class to commit.
Montgomery County’s Rickey Lovette was offered by Campbellsville-Harrodsburg this weekend. Lovette is a high energy forward at 6’6 who was previously offered by Kentucky State.
Ayden Mudd Ayden Mudd 6'6" | PF St. Xavier | 2021 State KY from St. Xavier was offered by D2 Fairmont State recently. Mudd has had a strong summer showing with the Louisville Prospects 17u team and should be in line for a bigger role at St. X next season.
Tennessee Tech has been offering several Kentucky kids in recent months. The most recent players to receive offers from Coach John Pelphrey are 2022s Jordan Akal Jordan Akal 6'1" | PG Harlan | 2022 State KY and Rylee Samons Rylee Samons 6'7" | SF Pikeville | 2023 State KY .
Transfer News:
South Warren’s leading scorer Jace Carver has made the short move to enroll at Warren Central. After losing 11 Seniors, the Dragons can use Carver’s scoring.
Bowling Green has added Willie Watson of East Nashville High School. Watson is expected to be a 2 sport star for the Purples.
Andrew Patterson Andrew Patterson 6'2" | SF Valley | 2022 State KY has left the loaded back court at Eastern and will head to Valley for the new two seasons.
Belfry has added some size as 7’3 Center Bol Kuir and 6’8 Forward Roman Tut will enroll for the Pirates. Both players are in the 2022 class.
Eric Burke of Floyd Central made the move to Paintsville for his Sophomore season.
Evangel Christian seems to be the beneficiaries of the recent arrival of several African prospects. Cyr Malonga Cyr Malonga 6'10" | C Evangel Christian | 2023 State KY claims an offer from Georgia and will be enrolling at Evangel along with freshman Johnny Dejma.
Corbin has always been able to snag a player or two. Hayden Llewellyn from Jellico (TN) will be a Red Hound this season. Hayden is a big guard who averaged 28 points per game last season for Jellico.
Devin Perry will enroll at DeSales after spending his Junior Season in Florida. Perry was a 2 year starter for Central before relocating last summer.