Field Level Media
07 Jun 2026, 22:10 GMT+10
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Kentucky received a commitment Sunday from five-star recruit Ryan Hampton of Florida's DME Academy.
The 6-foot-6 wing is ranked as the nation's No. 6 recruit in the Class of 2027 by 247Sports.
Hampton, the younger brother of former first-round NBA draft pick RJ Hampton, also visited Nebraska and NC State.
'I chose Kentucky because of Coach (Mark) Pope and coach (Mo) Williams,' he told 247Sports. 'They showed me a vision and play for me to reach my ultimate dreams and goals. They will challenge me to be the best I can be on and off the court.'
Hampton is the Wildcats' first commitment for the 2027 class.
'I'm ready for the challenge,' he said. 'It feels like home so why not. I'm a top prospect and I truly believe I will thrive at a top school. It's been a long journey to get to this point, I thank my family and I thank God. The best is yet to come.'
Hampton transferred to DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla., ahead of his junior season in 2025-26. The Texas native previously played at Dynamic Prep in Irving, Texas.
--Field Level Media
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