Sources: 5-star G Fland demands release from UK

Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterApr 15, 2024, 10:19 AM ET

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• Basketball recruiting expert.
• Joined ESPN in 2014.
• Graduate of University of Delaware.Five-star guard Boogie Fland has

requested his release from Kentucky and will reopen his recruitment, sources informed ESPN.Fland ends up being the 4th member of what was the No. 2-ranked recruiting class in the nation to decommit from the Wildcats, following five-star forward Jayden Quaintance and ESPN 100 potential customers Karter Knox and Somto Cyril. These choices can be found in the wake of John Calipari’s choice to leave Kentucky for Arkansas and the Wildcats hiring Mark Pope to change Calipari.When Fland originally devoted to Kentucky in October, he selected the Wildcats over Indiana, although Alabama was also on his last list of three. The Hoosiers remained in the lead going into the last weeks, but Calipari and Kentucky completed strong to overtake Mike Woodson’s program.Editor’s Picks 2 Related “He is a Hall of Fame coach who appreciates his players,” Fland informed ESPN at the time about Calipari.”When he gave his Hall of Fame speech, his former players and coaches were

up on the phase with him. He only desires the very best for you. Off the court, he is a funny guy. He has a great deal of jokes, and they are spot on.” He informed me this choice was like a marriage. You need to state,’I do. ‘” Fland, a 6-foot-2 point player from Archbishop Stepinac High School (New York), is the No. 2 point guard in the 2024 class, ranking No. 15 total in the ESPN 100. He balanced 14.1 points and 2.6 assists last spring and summertime on the Nike EYBL circuit with the PSA Cardinals and also won a gold medal with U.S.A. Basketball at the FIBA U17 World Championships in 2022. Fland shined in high-profile games

throughout his senior season, including 23 points in a loss to Montverde Academy (Florida)at the City of Palms Classic and 17 points, 8 rebounds and four assists in a win over Don Bosco Preparation (New Jersey)at the Hoophall Classic.Fland likewise had 17 points and 3 assists in the McDonald’s All American Video game previously this month.ESPN 100 prospects Billy Richmond and Travis Perry stay in Kentucky’s 2024 class. During Pope’s initial news conference on Sunday afternoon, he mentioned Perry after a question about hiring

in-state players.” There’s a likelihood Travis is not going to delve into the portal, guys,”Pope said.