The Kentucky Wildcats are again to scoring massive recruiting wins.
Ryan Hampton, the No. 6 recruit within the class of 2027, has dedicated to Kentucky, he confirmed Sunday. The Texas native credited coach Mark Pope for his determination, in addition to the presence of assistant coach Mo Williams.
“I selected Kentucky due to Coach Pope and Coach Mo Williams,” Hampton stated, via Joe Tipton of On3. “They confirmed me a imaginative and prescient and a plan for me to succeed in my final desires and objectives. They are going to problem me to be one of the best I may be on and off the courtroom.”
Hampton, a guard out of DME Academy (FL), simply took his official go to to Kentucky this weekend. He instantly turns into the top-ranked recruit Pope has landed throughout his tenure at Kentucky, and is the primary member of the varsity’s 2027 class. Extra signings like this may in all probability assist ease the strain on the coach, who has faced criticism from Kentucky fans for a scarcity of outcomes.
Hampton is presently enjoying within the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. He’s averaging 21.0 factors and 5.5 rebounds in 4 video games since becoming a member of Nightrydas, his new squad.
