ESPN/Hoopgurlz just did a big update to their high school recruiting rankings. Here are some of the more significant changes regarding Kentucky targets.
Agot Makeer in the Top 5, ZaKiyah Johnson falls out of Top 10
The most significant changes occurred within the 2025 class, and two of Kentucky's top targets were moved in the updated rankings. Agot Makeer went from No. 6 to No. 4 in the updated rankings while ZaKiyah Johnson fell to No. 12 after previously being ranked at No. 7.
Kaelyn Carroll catapulted into Top 20
However, five-star wing Kaelyn Carroll jumped from No. 29 all the way to No. 18, making her on of the biggest risers on the high school scene. Carroll had a strong summer, especially at the Run 4 Roses event in Louisville.
Kate Harpring climbs into Top 3 in 2026 after big summer
If there's anyone who proved their value over the summer, it was 2026 five-star point guard Kate Harpring. She had a huge, huge summer, capping it off by being named the MVP of the Overtime Select event.
She shot all the way up to No. 2 in the 2026 class after previously being a four-star at No. 18.
You can find a full list of the prospects that Kentucky has offered and where they're ranked below.
Rundown of prospects offered by Kentucky
5-star wing Agot Makeer – No. 4 overall, No. 1 wing – Montverde Academy (FL)5-star guard ZaKiyah Johnson – No. 12 overall, No. 6 guard – Sacred Heart Academy (KY)5-star wing Deniya Prawl – No. 13 overall, No. 3 wing – IMG Academy (FL)5-star wing Kaelyn Carroll – No. 18 overall, No. 5 wing – Tabor Academy (MA)4-star wing Lauren Hurst – No. 41 overall, No. 9 wing – Cleveland High School (TN)4-star wing Aubrey Shaw – No. 42 overall, No. 10 wing – Blue Valley North (KS)4-star forward Manuella Alves – No. 59 overall, No. 9 forward – Central Pointe Christian Academy (FL)4-star guard Adelaide Jernigan – No. 64 overall, No. 28 guard – Bishop McGuinness (NC)4-star guard Bryn Martin – No. 66 overall, No. 29 guard – No. Springboro (OH) – Committed to Washington4-star guard Madison Parrish – No. 90 overall, No. 39 guard – Mason (OH)Forward Grace Mbugua – Unranked – Danville Christian Academy (KY)5-star point guard Kate Harpring – No. 2 overall, No. 1 point guard – Marist (GA)5-star forward Olivia Vukosa – No. 5 overall, No. 2 forward – Christ the King (FL)5-star guard Trinity Jones – No. 8 overall, No. 4 guard – Bolingbrook (IL)5-star guard Bella Flemings – No. 12 overall, No. 6 guard – Brennan (TX)5-star forward Amari Byles – No. 17 overall, No. 3 forward – DeSoto (TX)4-star point guard Maddyn Greenway – No. 18 overall, No. 3 point guard – Providence Academy (MN)4-star forward Kamora Pruitt – No. 24 overall, No. 5 forward – Legion Prep Academy (TX)4-star guard Sanai Green – No. 27 overall, No. 12 guard – The Steward School (VA)4-star wing Bella Ragone – No. 28 overall, No. 6 wing – Mill Creek (GA)5-star guard Ivanna Wilson Manyacka – No. 2 overall, No. 1 guard – Bullis (MD)5-star wing Jordyn Palmer – No. 4 overall, No. 1 wing – Westtown (PA)4-star point guard De'Andra Minor – No. 10 overall, No. 3 point guard – Grind Prep Academy (OK)3-star guard Sydney Savoury – Unranked – Belleville (MI)Forward Isabella Marion – Unranked (international) – DenmarkGuard Madeline Mignery – Unranked – Cardinal Mooney (FL)Forward Sydney Douglas – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Etiwanda (CA)Wing Ella Peper – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Dexter Southfield (MA)Guard Chloe Johnson – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Marshall (MN)Guard Jhaliana Guy – Unranked (no rankings for 2028 yet) – Bettendorf (IA)Center Jayden McClain – Unranked (no rankings for 2029 yet) – Ryle (KY)(Rankings from ESPN/HoopGurlz )
