4-star SF Jordan Burks, former Ole Miss signee, commits to Kentucky

Gilbert (Ariz.) Hillcrest Prep On3 four-star small forward Jordan Burks has committed to Kentucky.

The 6-foot-9 senior originally from Decatur, Alabama was previously signed with Ole Miss but decommitted from the program after the recent coaching change that replaced Kermit Davis with Chris Beard. Burks averaged 27.1 points per game this past season in the Overtime Elite league.

“I’ve always been big on Kentucky because of the atmosphere and the culture,” Burks said per release. “I’ve been watching since I was a kid and seeing all of the players develop and progress into pros and compete for titles every year made this a place I wanted to play at.

“I wanted to play with the top players in the country at the top basketball school in the country and develop my game under Coach Calipari, while working every day to win the national championship,” Burks said. “I want to help this team win a national championship and create a bond with my teammates on and off the court. I want to prepare myself to be in the best shape and be the most productive I can be for this team.”

Burks becomes the sixth member of a loaded incoming freshman class. He joins five-star small forward Justin Edwards (No. 2), five-star center Aaron Bradshaw (No. 4), five-star combo guard DJ Wagner (No. 7), four-star shooting guard Robert Dillingham (No. 15), and four-star combo guard Reed Sheppard (No. 36).

Burks is the No. 172 overall prospect and No. 35 small forward in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. On3’s evaluators are much higher on Burks, ranking him 101st nationally.

Jordan Burks On3 Scouting Summary

“Jordan Burks has a basketball player’s frame; long arms, broad shoulders, he has a projectable frame that will take well to a college strength program. Burka has a smooth jump shot. He needs to clean up the mechanics and his balance points, but the release is consistent and he is confident off the bounce and the catch.

“Burks is a fluid athlete with some pop. He needs to tighten the handle and learn his reads. Finding his spots on the floor and working toward those would help grow his game. There is so much natural talent here with tools and upside.” — Jamie Shaw, On3 national recruiting analyst