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Kentucky Basketball Recruiting: Where UK recruits stand in new 247 Sports rankings for 2019 class

The fine folks at 247 Sports have updated their recruiting rankings for the Class of 2019.

The Kentucky Wildcats were arguably the biggest benefactor of this, as they now have two top-10 recruits. They’re actually the only school to have even one top-10 player, the highest of which being Kahlil Whitney.

The five-star wing has surged up the rankings and now holds the No. 6 overall spot. He’s followed by Tyrese Maxey, who checks in at No. 10.

Needless to say, those two alone are a tremendous foundation for a recruiting class, but Kentucky also has a pledge from Dontaie Allen, who is now ranked No.