Kentucky has made the cut for one of the top young guards in the country.
Adan Diggs, a standout in the class of 2027, is down to four schools and the Wildcats are still in the mix. According to Joe Tipton, Diggs’ finalists are Kentucky, USC, Arizona, and Arkansas. He has already completed his trip to Lexington after also visiting the other schools on his list.
Diggs was on hand for Friday’s exhibition game against Texas Tech, where Kentucky beat the Red Raiders 76-65. From the outside, that visit had to offer plenty to watch. The No. 1 combo guard in the 2027 class could have had his eye on Alex Wilkins and Mason Williams, who both finished in double figures and delivered a stream of highlight plays in the win for Mark Pope’s team.
The 6-foot-4 guard from Millennium (AZ) brings a strong two-way package and uses his 6-foot-7 wingspan well. He’s coming off EYBL action where he posted 18.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game. Diggs works more as an off-ball threat, but he’s still a highly adaptable scorer and creator.
There is, though, one clear knock on his production: efficiency. He shot 40% at the rim, 33% from 3-point range, and 77% from the free-throw line.
Tipton also reported that Diggs is aiming for a mid-November commitment, so this recruitment could reach a decision in the next couple of weeks. That timeline lines up well for Pope and his staff.
As a West Coast prospect, Diggs could very well remain close to home with Arizona or stay in the region and choose USC. Jamie Shaw recently noted that Arizona may be picking up the most momentum in the race.
“Arizona continues to be the school I hear mentioned most often by sources,” Shaw wrote.
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