Where Kentucky's top targets landed in the new 2024 On3 Rankings

Kentucky has extended five scholarship offers in the class of 2024, with two being handed out to On3’s No. 1 and No. 2 overall prospects in Tre Johnson and Ian Jackson, respectively.

On3 released its latest rankings on Tuesday, with Johnson and Jackson taking the top two spots, followed by Isaiah Elohim at No. 17, Karter Knox at No. 29 and Travis Perry at No. 66 to round out Kentucky’s offers in the rising junior class. Johnson and Jackson are listed as five-stars, with Elohim, Knox and Perry all earning four-star status.

“Five-star shooting guard Tre Johnson takes over the top spot in the 2024 rankings,” On3’s Gerry Hamilton said of the top UK target. “The near 6-foot-6 shooting guard has been tremendous in every setting we have seen him, dating back to the high school season. He possesses a good frame with plenty of room for continued growth. Johnson is young prospect that is already proven to be knockdown shooter with NBA range off the catch or dribble. His willingness to both initiate, and welcome contact is high-end for his age. Johnson is a smooth player that plays with ideal pace, but understands when it’s time to attack downhill.”

“Checking in at No. 2 is Ian Jackson, who gave Johnson a run for the money as No. 1 overall,” Hamilton added. “The 6-foot-5 shooting guard flashed his explosive ability at the Pangos All-American Camp in early June. He’s a high-end athlete with length, and the ability to take advantage of straight line opportunities with quickness and explosive ability above the rim. Attacking downhill, and mid-range pull ups are the strength of his game. He displayed the ability to make three’s in bunches, but can work on consistency from the perimeter. Kentucky is a heavy favorite early on according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.”

Beyond official scholarship offers, Kentucky has also expressed interest in nine of the top 10 overall prospects in 2024, including the fastest-rising big man in all of high school basketball, Flory Bidunga (No. 3). They’ve extended five offers, but the Wildcats have cast a wide net in terms of contact and interest elsewhere.

Check out the updated top 50 below, with Kentucky targets — offers or confirmed contact — listed in bold:

1. Tre Johnson – Lake Highlands (Dallas, TX)
2. Ian Jackson – Cardinal Hayes (Bronx, NY)
3. Flory Bidunga – Kokomo (Kokomo, IN)
4. Asa Newell – Montverde Academy (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
5. Naasir Cunningham – Gill St. Bernards (West Orange, NJ)
6. Yves Missi – West Nottingham Academy (Colora, MD)
7. Bryson Tucker – IMG Academy (Baltimore, MD)
8. Trentyn Flowers – Rosedale Christian Academy (Alanta, GA)
9. Johnuel “Boogie” Fland – Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, NY)
10. Somto Cyril – Hamilton Heights Christian Academy (Chattanooga, TN)
11. Khani Rooths – Georgetown Preparatory School (Washington, DC)
12. Annor Boateng – Little Rock Central (Little Rock, AR)
13. Cam Scott – Lexington (Lexington, SC)
14. Elliot Cadeau – Link Year Prep (Oradell, NJ)
15. Isaiah Abraham – Highland School (Warrenton, VA)
16. Ace Bailey – McEachern (Powder Springs, GA)
17. Isaiah Elohim – Sierra Canyon (Northridge, CA)
18. Jason Asemota – Hillcrest Prep (Phoenix, AZ)
19. Dylan Harper – Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ)
20. Curtis Givens – Memphis University School (Memphis, TN)
21. Jalen Shelley – Lone Star (Frisco, TX)
22. Liam McNeeley – Montverde Academy (Richardson, TX)
23. James Brown – St. Rita (Chicago, IL)
24. Robert Miller III – Pasadena Memorial (Houston, TX)
25. Vyctorius Miller – Compass Prep (Pasadena, CA)
26. Amier Ali – Montverde Academy (Columbus, OH)
27. Tyler McKinley – Walnut Hills (Cincinnati, OH)
28. Tahaad Pettiford – Hudson Catholic (Jersey City, NJ)
29. Karter Knox – Tampa Catholic (Tampa, FL)
30. Morez Johnson – St. Rita (Chicago, IL)
31. John Bol – Christian Brothers College (Saint Louis, MO)
32. Robert Wright – Neumann Goretti (Wilmington, DE)
33. Jarin Stevenson – Seaforth (Pittsboro, NC)
34. Jayden Williams – Brookwood (Snellville, GA)
35. Kur Teng – Bradford Christian Academy (Haverhill, MA)
36. Derik Queen – Montverde Academy (Baltimore, MD)
37. Marcus Allen – Norland (Miami, FL)
38. Jahki Howard – Donda Academy (Norcross, GA)
39. Bishop Boswell – South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC)
40. Jase Richardson – Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
41. Aiden Sherrell – Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, UT)
42. Donnie Freeman – St. John’s (Washington, DC)
43. Jaeden Mustaf – Carmel Christian (Hyattsville, MD)
44. Jonathan Powell – Centerville (Dayton, OH)
45. Carter Bryant – Fountain Valley (Fountain Valley, OH)
46. Elijah Crawford – Augusta Christian Schools (Augusta, GA)
47. Drake Powell – Northwood (Pittsboro, NC)
48. David Castillo – Bartlesville (Bartlesville, OK)
49. Dellquan Warren – Keystone Academy (Geneva, OH)
50. AJ Swinton – DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD)

For the complete rankings, click here.

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