Kentucky basketball offers five-star SG VJ Edgecombe

UK basketball is in pursuit of one of the best five-star prospects in the 2024 cycle.

UK basketball is in pursuit of one of the best five-star prospects in the 2024 cycle.

VJ Edgecombe, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard out of Long Island Lutheran High School in Glen Head, New York, has been offered by the Wildcats, per Travis Branham of 247Sports.

Edgecombe is the No. 6 overall prospect and the No. 2 small forward in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Branham broke down his game in a recent article.

"He's one of the most explosive athletes in all of high school. And with his improved half-court skillset, he's become an impactful slasher. He's has added changes of direction, tightened his handle and is now capable of operating in traffic while creating for others. He's also making shots from deep... Edgecombe has a mixture of a high floor and a high ceiling. His recruitment illustrates that as he has become one of the most coveted players in the nation."

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