Cherif Millogo, a 7-foot-5 center and the No. 8 recruit in the 2027 class, has committed to Kentucky. Millogo skyrocketed in ESPN's latest rankings, moving from just inside the top 40 to the No. 8 spot. He is the No. 2-ranked center nationally.
The Burkina Faso native transferred from Cambridge Arts to St. Francis (California) before his junior year after sitting out his sophomore season due to a torn ACL. His impressive play at the Border League event in Las Vegas attracted offers from North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Louisville, and Arkansas. Millogo took an official visit to Kentucky in mid-October.
He possesses immense NBA potential due to his size and expanding skill set, including 3-point shooting and rim protection. He joins Ryan Hampton (No. 31) in Kentucky's 2027 class. Mark Pope now has his highest-ranked recruit since becoming head coach, surpassing Jasper Johnson.
The hire of Alfred Aboya as an assistant coach is paying dividends, as Aboya has ties to Millogo through his work at NBA Academy Africa and his connection to Luc Mbah a Moute, Millogo's legal guardian.
Source: ESPN General · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing