Five-star recruit Caleb Wilson, a top 10 prospect, visited Kentucky during the weekend of September 14. Earlier this week, we highlighted the excitement surrounding his visit and how it seemed to strengthen his leaning toward the Wildcats and coach Mark Pope. However, the situation has grown even more intriguing recently. Current five-star commit Jasper Johnson has been actively recruiting Wilson on X (formerly Twitter).
Come on @CalebWilson2025 . We missed in AAU. Let’s go crazy in front of the best fans in the country. BBN. “ KY til I Die”💙💙 https://t.co/Hip4IUqw3N
— Jasper Johnson (@BruhJasperJ) September 18, 2024
While it’s common for recruits to team up with friends and other top players from AAU and basketball camps, Wilson’s responses to Johnson’s tweets are noteworthy for Kentucky basketball fans. His first reply was a simple acknowledgment of their friendship with “My Guy 💯.” His second reply, a blue and white heart, appeared to show interest in the idea of teaming up.
My guy💯 https://t.co/mlK2cAoroN
— Caleb Wilson (@CalebWilson2025) September 18, 2024
Following @CalebWilson2025 's official visit to @KentuckyMBB, Mark Pope and 2 assts were in to see him Wednesday@UCF_MBB coach Johnny Dawkins and his staff were also in @BYUMBB will be in today https://t.co/CYDy1HqnCC
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) September 19, 2024
So, just days after visiting Kentucky – five-star Caleb Wilson has decided to move up his commitment date.
Maybe it means nothing.
Or maybe…. LETS CLOSE THE DEAL @CoachMarkPope!!!https://t.co/bjePkgHpLr
— TorresOnKentucky (@TorresOnUK) September 17, 2024
Although these tweets alone wouldn’t be significant enough for a post, the situation evolved rapidly. Less than an hour later, Wilson tweeted about Acaden Lewis, another key target for Kentucky who is also highly ranked as either a five-star or top 50 recruit. The tweet, featuring a pair of eyes, suggested a reaction to the idea of teaming up with these top recruits.
Kentucky checking in with Chris Cenac again before his official visit later this month. One of Pope's top priorities in 2025. https://t.co/VZtVhzoSP1
— Jacob Polacheck (@PolacheckKSR) September 17, 2024
Coach Pope visited Wilson again yesterday, intensifying efforts to secure his commitment and prioritizing him as a top recruit for the 2025 class. Pope appears to sense that Wilson is nearing a commitment to Kentucky, evidenced by Wilson moving up his decision date.
In addition to Wilson, Pope continues to focus on top center Chris Cenac. This week, Pope also visited Cenac, underscoring his commitment to assembling a standout 2025 recruiting class. With two top 20 recruits already committed—Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno—Pope aims to create one of the nation’s premier recruiting classes.
