Highlights of the Kentucky commit as well as the No. Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 1 player in the 2022 class is highlighted. (1:36).
Shaedon Sharpe is the No. He announced Tuesday that Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 1 prospect in the ESPN class 2022, had committed to Kentucky.
Sharpe stated that although it was difficult to make the decision, he felt that they had a plan for me. Sharpe also said that he hopes to be able to continue playing at the highest level. Coach Cal took the time and understood me as a person, so he could get the best from me. Kentucky felt like my home. The platform, atmosphere, and legacy of Kentucky give me the feeling that I can reach my full potential.
Sharpe had to choose between a group that included G League Ignite and Arizona, Kansas, and Oklahoma State.
Kentucky's first top five commitment since Bam Adebayo in 2016, and the first No. John Calipari is the No. 1 recruit John Calipari has made since Nerlens Norel 2012.
In his 12 Kentucky seasons, Calipari drafted 43 players, including 32 first-rounders, and 21 lottery picks. Sharpe stated that this factor played a part in his decision to attend the school.
Sharpe stated that Coach Cal's track record in developing NBA players was a significant factor in my decision. I can see that he does an excellent job of helping athletes in my position and playing style to get them the best version of themselves. Although his experience was a big part of my decision to choose UK, he also believed in the goals and vision that I had for myself.
Sharpe rose from an unranked recruit one year ago to be arguably the best prospect in high school basketball. This was especially evident after Emoni Bates (and Jalen Duren) announced that they have chosen to transfer up to the class 2021 and enroll at Memphis one year earlier.
Canadian-born shooting guard, he averaged 22.6 points and 5.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over 28 minutes during 12 games at EYBL in July. He was the leader in points scored and finished in the top five for 3-pointers made. He combines a prototypical frame with elite shot-making and explosive finishing ability, regularly coming up with highlight-reel-caliber dunks, blocks and putbacks.
Sharpe stated that Dwayne Washington was my coach and suggested that he always aimed to reach peak performance, remain in the background, work, develop, remove distractions, then perform when the time is right. To that, I attribute my trust in the development process, transparency, and hard work to the ranking increase. My coaches were able put me in the right place and with the right teammates to maximize my potential. Washington's on-court training was key to my ability to develop the skills and mentality necessary to perform at my best. I think Coach Cal will be able help me in the same way that my high school and club coaches helped me.
Sharpe will be playing his senior year at Dream City Christian, Glendale, Arizona. He will be under Kyle Weaver and will have a great schedule that includes several high-profile showcases such as the Hoophall Classic and the Grind Session.
Sharpe is now with Skyy Clark, who is the No. Sharpe joins Skyy Clark, the No. 16 prospect in Kentucky's 2022 recruiting classes. This team will likely include several holdovers from the preseason top-10 team, which is one of the most experienced squads Calipari has assembled during his time at Kentucky. It was also built in large part using the NCAA transfer portal.
Jonathan Givony, an expert on the NBA Draft, is also the co-founder and owner of DraftExpress.com. This private scouting service and analytics platform is used by international, NCAA, and NBA teams.
