Cherif Millogo, a legitimate 7-foot-5 center, has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats, giving their 2027 basketball recruiting class a massive, game-changing addition after a quiet few months on the recruiting trail. This isn’t just another recruit; this is one of the biggest players, literally, in the entire cycle. Rival’s Joe Tipton dropped the news on Wednesday, confirming that Millogo is officially a Wildcat.
This Kid Is A Force, No Joke
Let’s talk about Cherif Millogo, because this guy’s resume is absolutely wild. Playing out of St. Francis in La Canada Flintridge, CA, he’s ranked as the No. 36 overall prospect in the USA TODAY Sports composite ranking for the 2027 class. Think about that: No. 36 *overall*. He also checks in as the No. 5 center in the nation and the No. 2 player coming out of California. His numbers last season? Insane efficiency: 26 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks per game. Five blocks! That’s a defensive anchor, a rim protector who changes everything on the court. It’s not all sunshine, though; before his time in California, Millogo was at Cambridge ATS in Massachusetts and actually missed his entire sophomore year after suffering a knee injury. But if those recent stats are any indication, he’s back, healthy, and ready to dominate. He had offers from some serious programs too, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, BYU, and USC, showing just how coveted this talent was.
How Kentucky Pulled This Off
So, how did Kentucky land such a monster talent? It really came down to the visit. Millogo took an official trip to Lexington a few weeks ago, on October 10, and it clearly made a huge impact. He had also recently visited BYU and USC, but those trips just didn’t stick the same way the Kentucky experience did. With Millogo now locked in, the Wildcats’ 2027 class is really starting to take shape. He joins five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton, who announced his commitment back in June. Hampton is no slouch either, ranked No. 22 in the latest composite ranking. Having two top-tier commitments like this, including a rare 7-foot-5 presence, has Kentucky’s current class ranking No. 11 nationally according to 247Sports. This is a huge statement.
This commitment is a monumental win for Kentucky, signaling they’re not just aiming for talent, they’re going after unique, game-altering players. Landing Millogo, especially after a quiet spell on the recruiting trail, injects immediate excitement and high expectations into their future. With Hampton and now Millogo leading the charge, the future of Kentucky basketball looks incredibly promising, and college hoops better be ready for what’s coming.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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