5-star guard Boogie Fland has requested his launch from Kentucky and can reopen his recruitment, sources advised ESPN.
Fland turns into the fourth member of what was the No. 2-ranked recruiting class within the nation to decommit from the Wildcats, following five-star ahead Jayden Quaintance and ESPN 100 prospects Karter Knox and Somto Cyril. These choices come within the wake of John Calipari’s determination to depart Kentucky for Arkansas and the Wildcats hiring Mark Pope to exchange Calipari.
When Fland initially dedicated to Kentucky in October, he selected the Wildcats over Indiana, though Alabama was additionally on his ultimate checklist of three. The Hoosiers have been within the lead coming into the ultimate weeks, however Calipari and Kentucky completed sturdy to overhaul Mike Woodson’s program.
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“He’s a Corridor of Fame coach who cares about his gamers,” Fland advised ESPN on the time about Calipari. “When he gave his Corridor of Fame speech, his former gamers and coaches have been up on the stage with him. He solely needs the very best for you. Off the courtroom, he’s a humorous man. He has lots of jokes, and they’re spot on.
“He advised me this determination was like a wedding. You should say, ‘I do.'”
Fland, a 6-foot-2 level guard from Archbishop Stepinac Excessive College (New York), is the No. 2 level guard within the 2024 class, rating No. 15 total within the ESPN 100.
He averaged 14.1 factors and a pair of.6 assists final spring and summer time on the Nike EYBL circuit with the PSA Cardinals and in addition received a gold medal with USA Basketball on the FIBA U17 World Championships in 2022. Fland shined in high-profile video games throughout his senior season, together with 23 factors in a loss to Montverde Academy (Florida) on the Metropolis of Palms Basic and 17 factors, eight rebounds and 4 assists in a win over Don Bosco Prep (New Jersey) on the Hoophall Basic.
Fland additionally had 17 factors and three assists within the McDonald’s All American Recreation earlier this month.
ESPN 100 prospects Billy Richmond and Travis Perry stay in Kentucky’s 2024 class. Throughout Pope’s introductory information convention on Sunday afternoon, he talked about Perry after a query about recruiting in-state gamers.
“There is a good likelihood Travis isn’t going to leap into the portal, guys,” Pope stated.