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For the second time in less than a week, Kentucky has received a commitment from a highly-touted wing.
Kahlil Whitney told ESPN’s Paul Biancardi he will be a Kentucky Wildcat. ESPN’s second-ranked small forward and No. 14 player overall, Whitney’s decision comes just days after an unofficial visit to Lexington. Whitney joins five-star point guard Tyrese Maxey and Pendleton County sharpshooter Dontaie Allen in the Cats’ 2019 recruiting class.
The University of Kentucky unofficially celebrated the commitment with an ode to Anthony Davis, another Chicago native whose dreams came true in Kentucky blue. Whitney currently attends Roselle Catholic in New Jersey, the alma mater of Isaiah Briscoe, who was on UK’s campus during Whitney’s unofficial visit.
It’s a great day to be a Wildcat! And it’s not just because we are in the #BigBlueBahamas! ? #DreamBig #WhoWantsToBeNext pic.twitter.com/9tCuyvIuG7
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) August 8, 2018
Stay tuned for more on Whitney’s decision and what it means for the Wildcats.
Let’s go!
Thanks Penny!
Looks all business. Love it.
Thanks for decomitting DJ!
Welcome to the Wildcat family.
His announcement video was pretty cool
Nice welcome to BBN
Bbn is the gold standard and he who knows it appreciates it and holds it dear. Welcome young man best decision of your life.
Gotta love Cal. Gets a decommitment from one wing. How does he respond? Gets commitments from TWO wings in a weeks time. No sleep lost.
What a great kid, love his attitude. Welcome to BBN.
D.J. Whofries?
Now we know why DJ decommited. He was “no longer a priority” means he was getting recruited over, and he didn’t want to compete.
What a great day. A commitment and a game in August
Love reading all the delusional Illinois fans comments today. “He should stay home and build our program”. Lol
Welcome to BBN! ?
They should have done a different video. This was perfect for Allen because he grew up a UK fan. Either way, glad to have him on board!