5-Star SF Justin Edwards Commits to Kentucky Over Tennessee; No. 3 Recruit for 2023

Kentucky received a commitment from a 5-star small forward on Monday.

Travis Branham @TravisBranham_

BREAKING: Justin Edwards, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2023 class, has committed to Kentucky, he tells @247Sports.

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He is the top small forward in Pennsylvania and the third best player in the Class of 2023.

He went from being unranked to one of the top recruits in the country and a 5-star prospect. What makesEdwards special?

He told Branham that he was doing everything when he was at his best. I am scoring and defending.

Branham said that he was one of the most well-rounded players in the class.

He said something else.

He's very advanced when it comes to his skills. There is a kid that scores it all. He has a good jump. He has the ability to make his own shot. He plays the game well. He is a great passer. The defense gives him what he wants. He's going to score the ball if he gets the chance. He is going to spread the ball out to his teammates if the defense collapses on him. He is a good defensive player. He knows how to play the game well. He's a competitve person. It's a very high floor.

It looks like he's only beginning to think about his potential since he's risen up the rankings. Kentucky is getting a player who will help them in more than one way.

TheCats should be a good fit for him. John Calipari's team-oriented philosophy meshes well with his humility on the basketball court. More than a few players from Kentucky have gone on to play in the NBA.

The launching point could be the Cats. He will join a program that frequently has elite talent.