Jasper Johnson Makes Unexpected Visit to Kentucky as Commitment Approaches.
The Kentucky Wildcats weren’t anticipated to have as many 5-star recruits without John Calipari heading the recruiting efforts. However, they are now in contention for 5-star guard Jasper Johnson.
Johnson, regarded as one of the top players in his class, made an unexpected unofficial visit to Kentucky on Thursday, as reported by KSR.
This visit is significant since Johnson plans to make his commitment soon, likely by the end of August. Therefore, bringing him back to Kentucky is a crucial step for Mark Pope and his staff as they aim for their first major recruiting success in the high school ranks.
The Overtime Elite guard is ranked as the second-best shooting guard in the nation and the 10th-best recruit in the class of 2025, according to the 247 Sports Composite. Additionally, he is a Lexington native and the son of Kentucky football legend Dennis Johnson, which could benefit Kentucky in their recruitment efforts.
