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Bryce Hopkins becomes the second commitment for the Kentucky Wildcats for the class of 2021, and he’s the second pledge in less than a week to pledge his future services to the Wildcats, following 2022 guard Skyy Clark’s announcement last week.
Hopkins, a former Louisville Cardinals commit, is rated a four-star prospect and the No. 30 overall prospect in the nation by 247 Sports.
Hopkins chose the Wildcats over the likes of home-state Illinois, Texas, Michigan, Iowa State, Indiana, California, Providence and Oregon.
Hopkins has been compared to former Iowa State star Georges Niang, who had a fantastic collegiate career for the Cyclones.
Here’s how the BBN reacted to Hopkins’ commitment:
Hopkins gets the PJ Washington comparison from the Kentucky staff. PJ turned out to be a decent player.
#BuiltDifferent pic.twitter.com/CzZfuYwKXF
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) October 26, 2020
let’s welcome him to the family BBN!!! @BryceHopkins you made the right decision https://t.co/nBQ3u7n6f5
— Skyy Clark (@skyyclark) October 26, 2020
— Bryce Hopkins (@BryceHopkins) October 26, 2020
— Alec ♂️ ♂️ ☀️ (@Wildcatsbetter) October 27, 2020
Congratulations to alum @BryceHopkins on his commitment to the University of Kentucky! #BBN
— MOKAN Basketball (@MokanBasketball) October 26, 2020
Proud of the way you represent yourself and your family and excited to see all your hard work in the classroom and on the court be rewarded! #CantStopNow #mokanFAM #Back2Work pic.twitter.com/T2rvyGYrKc
Welcome man. Glad you made the right decision. pic.twitter.com/9h753oamL9
— Sidelines - Kentucky (@Sidelines_UK) October 26, 2020
Kentucky already landed combo guard Skyy Clark in 2022 on Thursday and now small forward Bryce Hopkins in 2021 tonight. Already had 2021 point guard Nolan Hickman committed #BBN pic.twitter.com/RePuN2mlBQ
— Justin (@SticksOnRoids) October 27, 2020
2021 4⭐️ Bryce Hopkins commits to KENTUCKY! #BBN
— Moore Edits (@moore_edits) October 26, 2020
The Louisville decommit flips his college choice to the archrival, Kentucky Wildcats
The 6’7” Forward from Oak Park, IL chose Kentucky over Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, Iowa State, Indiana, Providence, & California pic.twitter.com/z8FQ473zdM
Calipari has to take extra glee in stealing Bryce Hopkins after the Chris Mack controversy of a few weeks ago
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) October 26, 2020
Bryce Hopkins is now a Kentucky Wildcat pic.twitter.com/RNs4oFSb2n
— Travis Graf (@TravisGraf_) October 26, 2020
Travis Graf of Rivals hints at another commitment coming for the Cats very soon
Btw, this wasn’t about Hopkins. Another on the way very soon. https://t.co/AER3diQzou
— Travis Graf (@TravisGraf_) October 26, 2020
Nolan Hickman, Skyy Clark, Bryce Hopkins.. Damien Collins your next.. #BBN pic.twitter.com/5Eh756gymm
— Frank Heinrichs♌ (@heiny81965) October 26, 2020
Calipari & Staff are killing it. Bryce Hopkins & Nolan Hickman. Two vastly underrated 4 Stars on the rise. NBA talent Sky's no Limit #BBN Calipari not done?
— . (@LilJoeBHall) October 26, 2020
2021 Top-40 Prospect Bryce Hopkins has committed to Kentucky. @BryceHopkins pic.twitter.com/2Ab5SzfRpn
— Tipton Edits (@TiptonEdits) October 26, 2020
4-star @BryceHopkins has committed to Kentucky! The Chicago-area power forward (formerly committed to Louisville) becomes the second pledge for Coach Calipari in 2021. #BBN pic.twitter.com/ZbjVrkrvkp
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 27, 2020
Top-35 prospect Bryce Hopkins has announced his commitment to Kentucky.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) October 26, 2020
Continues the string of good news for the Wildcats: Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin cleared, five-star junior Skyy Clark commits, and now Bryce Hopkins joins the fold. Former Louisville pledge.
Kentucky has landed a commitment from @FenwickHoops & @MokanBasketball ESPN forward Bryce Hopkins (@BryceHopkins).
— Adam Finkelstein (@AdamFinkelstein) October 26, 2020
⬆️ for reaction & analysis on his fit & the #BBN class moving forward pic.twitter.com/FQ5RgYyDbZ
Bryce Hopkins has committed to Kentucky! #BBN pic.twitter.com/GxQdNCZ036
— Josh Ragan (@dopesteditz1) October 26, 2020
4⭐️ forward Bryce Hopkins has committed to Kentucky
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball Daily (@kentucky_daily) October 26, 2020
The former Loserville commit chose Kentucky over Indiana, Illinois, Texas and others.
He joins 4⭐️ Nolan Hickman in the 2021 recruiting class
Kentucky now has the 25th ranked recruiting class #BBN pic.twitter.com/7zy0VM7q0g
Kentucky has had an upward trend in news this week and it possibly could not stop with the Bryce Hopkins commitment tonight. 5-star F Daimion Collins as of late is looking to be in the blue and white joining Hopkins. Collins was heavily favored for Oklahoma before.
— World Of College Basketball (@WorldofCollege1) October 26, 2020
"I think I'm going to start talking to Brandin Podziemski who they just offered."@BryceHopkins on @brandinpodziem2 https://t.co/qDRyUOku5H
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) October 26, 2020
Bryce Hopkins to UK. Kentucky > Louisville Let's Goooooo
— . (@LilJoeBHall) October 26, 2020
Bryce Hopkins recruiting timeline
— Chris Fisher (@ChrisFisher247) October 26, 2020
Nov. 10, 2019: Commits to Louisville
Aug. 9, 2020: Decommits from Louisville
Aug. 21, 2020: Kentucky offer
Aug. 30, 2020: Names top 9
Sept. 13, 2020: 'Unofficial' visit to Kentucky
Oct. 26, 2020: Commits to Kentucky
Class of 2021 forward @BryceHopkins is a Kentucky Wildcat! pic.twitter.com/X85WHeaUCj
— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) October 26, 2020
I think it’s very likely Kentucky gets Damion Collins soon as well
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) October 26, 2020
Congratulations to alum @BryceHopkins on his commitment to the University of Kentucky! #BBN
— MOKAN Basketball (@MokanBasketball) October 26, 2020
Proud of the way you represent yourself and your family and excited to see all your hard work in the classroom and on the court be rewarded! #CantStopNow #mokanFAM #Back2Work pic.twitter.com/T2rvyGYrKc
How it started: How it ended: pic.twitter.com/ij3sBPrBDZ
— Moore Edits (@moore_edits) October 26, 2020
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