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JJ Crawford, a 6‑foot‑5 guard from Rainier Beach High School, has drawn over twenty major college offers after a breakout season that included a state championship and a spot on the USA U17 World Cup team.
Kentucky is actively courting talent across the 2027, 2028 and 2029 classes, with commitments, de‑commitures and reclassifications shaping the roster outlook.
J.J. Crawford, a sophomore at Ranier Beach High in Seattle, delivered a standout 26-point game at the Peach Jam showcase, drawing the attention of Duke head coach Jon Scheyer and cementing his status as the top prospect in the 2029 class.
A rising sophomore from Ranier Beach High School impressed with a 26‑point game at the Peach Jam, catching the eye of Duke’s head coach and earning early offers from Kansas and Kentucky.
Veteran guard Jamal Crawford has turned down an invitation to join Mark Pope’s coaching staff at the University of Kentucky, citing existing obligations in Seattle and his broadcasting work with NBC.
North Carolina’s new head coach Michael Malone is already charting a recruiting strategy that could bring Seattle point guard JJ Crawford into the fold, a move that would tie the Tar Heels to a notable basketball lineage.
Kentucky's coaching staff is making decisive moves during the last evaluation window of the year, offering scholarships to elite 2029 guards RJ Evans and JJ Crawford, while Evans' family background and skill set position him as a coveted recruit.
A look at how retired and active NBA players are mentoring their sons and other young prospects, from draft highlights to summer training programs.
The 2026 Peach Jam delivered historic displays from Cayden Daughtry, Beckham Black and Lewis Uvwo, while a host of other elite prospects impressed scouts and fans alike.
The University of Kentucky has offered a scholarship to JJ Crawford, the son of former NBA player Jamal Crawford, marking the first commitment of the 2029 class and highlighting a family connection that could shape the program's future.
The University of Kentucky has offered a scholarship to J.J. Crawford, a top‑ranked prospect whose father, Jamal Crawford, is a former NBA player and current assistant coach. The offer comes as Coach Mark Pope leverages a long‑standing relationship with the Crawford family to secure a promising talent.
Kentucky will field six prospects at the 2026 FIBA U17 Men’s World Cup in Istanbul, where the U.S. team aims to extend its perfect record and battle France, Japan and Italy in the group stage before a single‑elimination knockout.
With only one assistant position left open, Kentucky is weighing potential moves that could reshape its bench as NCAA rulings loom.
Recent social media activity and insider reports suggest Jamal Crawford is on the verge of deciding whether to join Mark Pope’s coaching staff at the University of Kentucky, a move that could reshape both college and professional basketball narratives.
JJ Crawford, the top 2029 recruit, trains under his father Jamal Crawford while modeling his game after NBA stars, eyes Kentucky's emerging program, and aims to surpass his father's achievements.
The University of Kentucky is reshaping its basketball staff as it prepares for the 2026‑27 season, with head coach Mark Pope seeking to add veteran experience to his roster.
During the live evaluation window, Louisville’s coaching staff is fanning out to major circuits, targeting top-ranked players such as Aaron Webb and Reese Alston, while already holding a pledge from Ferlandes Wright for the 2027 class.