Reese Alston, a seriously coveted 2027 top 10 prospect and one of Kentucky’s absolute top point guard targets, just dropped his top seven schools on Monday. We’re officially in the home stretch for the 2027 recruiting class. After a wild spring and summer packed with AAU events nationwide, the focus for these players shifts big-time to their high school season, meaning visits are scheduling soon. Alston’s list just set the stage for some incredible battles!
The Contenders Are Lined Up For This Top PG
Alston’s list has some heavy hitters ready to fight for him: Kentucky, Louisville, Houston, LSU, Tennessee, Vandy, and Wichita State. That’s a stacked group, and every one of those programs wants this kid running their offense. We’ve seen Alston hit up a few spots for unofficial visits already, making trips to Kentucky, Louisville, and Wichita State. His Kentucky unofficial went down back in October for Big Blue Madness. Now, with his high school season kicking off soon, the focus shifts big time to official visits. Alston is deep in the process of setting those up, and you just *know* the Wildcats are gonna be one of those crucial stops. He’s a game-changer!
This Is Shaping Up To Be a Classic Rivalry Battle
Honestly, this whole recruitment feels like it’s been building, and the intensity is only ramping up. For a while now, Kentucky and Louisville have been seen as the top contenders for Alston, making this feel like a classic Bluegrass rivalry for a future star. Coach Mark Pope and assistant Mikhail McLean weren’t just sitting around this summer; they were watching Alston ball out at the Puma NXT event in Texas. Their interest has only shot up since that showing. The Wildcats are definitely making Alston a priority, right up there with Beckham Black. Kentucky’s pursuit of this Houston native has just gotten stronger over the summer. Jamie Shaw from On3, who’s totally in the know nationally, even said Kentucky and Louisville are the names popping up most when he talks to people around Alston. One source even thinks this whole thing is ultimately gonna come down to those two schools. Louisville might have some built-in familiarity within Alston’s circle, sure, but Kentucky is absolutely putting in the work to build that strong, personal relationship. This is the kind of head-to-head competition that gets you hyped, you know?
This is the kind of battle that keeps college hoops fans glued to the recruiting trail! With official visits on the absolute horizon, we’re gonna get a ton more clarity on where Alston is leaning. Get ready, because the fight for this future point guard is about to hit another level! Who’s gonna land him?! We’re all watching!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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