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Kentucky Basketball now the favorite for 3 elite recruits, per 247 Sports Crystal Ball

There is a new leader in the clubhouse for Zion Williamson, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball.

Fresh off of his visit to Lexington for Big Blue Madness, several expert predictors have changed their choice for Zion to the University of Kentucky.

For the first time since July, UK leads Zion’s recruitment with 40%, compared to 33% for Kansas. Currently, three out of the four national experts predict that the young superstar will land at Kentucky.

Conversely, the Wildcats continue to slide for 2018 No. 1 recruit R.J. Barrett as Duke now leads his Crystal Ball prediction with 75%.