For first time since 2015, the Kentucky coaching staff has been able to celebrate receiving a commitment from a top-five recruit.
The drought of failing to sign a top prospect dated all the way back to Skal Labissiere and the consistent misses have caused some criticism directed at UK’s primary recruiters, specifically Tony Barbee.
But the tides finally turned when five-star shooting guard Terrence Clarke pledged his allegiance to Wildcats. With his reclassification into the class of 2020 Clarke has moved up to the #4 player in the country at Rivals and 247 Sports, and he could climb even higher with a good showing this season.