Kentucky hoops lands top-30 senior guard Lewis

• Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Personnel Writer Basketball recruiting expert. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.Paul Biancardi Close Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I

  level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State Nov 2, 2024, 02:25 PM ET

• Top-30 senior Acaden Lewis revealed his dedication to Kentucky on Saturday, offering Mark Pope and the Wildcats their second impact

guard in the 2025 class.Lewis likewise had Duke and UConn on his last list, although both programs had currently taken top-20 recruits at the point player position in current weeks. He took main check outs to all three schools, with Kentucky getting the final check out and winning him over.Editor’s Picks 1 Associated”I feel like the opportunity is there to start and play a top priority role early as their point guards are all leaving,”Lewis told ESPN.”Coach Pope and his personnel have also made me the greatest priority through their actions. They have actually been down to visit me and talk basketball an extensive

amount. I enjoy the system they run, it’s busy and enables guards to make reads and run the group, and permits freedom while still having guidelines. “While the looming departures of point guards Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa contributed in Lewis’ choice, it was likewise his relationship with Pope that led him to Lexington. “Pope is not just a terrific basketball mind however a genuine person, “Lewis said.”He’s amazed me talking basketball

and also his philanthropy efforts have impressed and fascinated me as well.”A 6-foot-2 point player from Washington, D.C. who attends Sidwell Buddies (Maryland ), Lewis had a breakout high school project as a junior, winning Gatorade Gamer of the Year for Washington, D.C., and then backed that up with Group Durant on the Nike EYBL circuit in the spring and summertime. He balanced 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds

and 6.1 assists in EYBL play, ranking 3rd on the circuit in assists. Acaden Lewis(20 )starred for Sidwell Buddies in a breakout junior season. Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports Lewis has a strong feel for the game and has fun with grace and rate. The left-handed guard is outstanding at discovering his spot on the floor to rating or develop for others, and his range extends well beyond the arc.Lewis is the 3rd top-50 prospect to dedicate to Pope and Kentucky in the 2025 class, joining luxury guard Jasper Johnson( No. 13)and in-state center Malachi Moreno(No.

37). Lewis says he’s looking forward to playing in front of the Rupp Arena faithful.” BBN is definitely crazy,”he stated of Kentucky’s fan base.”They are in my DMs informing me to come over, and on my visit many of them understood me and even wanted me a delighted birthday. The neighborhood feels genuine.”