5-Star Guard Terrence Clarke Commits to Kentucky and Reclassifies to 2020
By Ryan Giglio
A big factor in prolonged team success in college basketball is how well a program can recruit new players, which is the forte of University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari.
He flexed his recruiting prowess when 5-star guard Terrence Clarke announced his commitment to program. Clarke will also reclassify to the 2020 recruiting class.
Five-star guard Terrence Clarke commits to Kentucky and will reclassify to 2020, he tells @247Sports | Story: https://t.co/4IPrnK3vQx pic.twitter.com/NZmZFC8LJR
— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) September 14, 2019
Clarke is currently a star in New Hampshire at the Wolfeboro Brewster Academy and is known for his perimeter scoring ability and aggressive play. In 18 games, the athletic Clarke averaged 16.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the Nike EYBL.
Calipari's strength as a recruiter is evident once again with this year's class. Clarke's verbal commitment gives the Kentucky coach his third perimeter prospect ranked in the top 40.
5⭐️ SG (Class of 2021) Terrence Clarke, has committed to Kentucky! ??⚪️
— NCAA Recruiting (@EditsRecruiting) September 14, 2019
Clarke gives Kentucky their first to five commitment since 2015. This a HUGE get for Coach Calipari. ?
Keep in mind Clarke could reclassify to the 2020 class as well. ? #BBN #KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/XOhyYU0ENV
Clarke joins 5-star guard BJ Boston and 4-star recruits Cam’Ron Fletcher and Lance Ware as members of Kentucky's 2020 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 1 in all of college basketball.