Busting Brackets
Fansided

NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Ranking 2019 guard RJ Hampton’s final 4 teams

By Chris Kern

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: RJ Hampton #5 and Jahmius Ramsey #10 of Team Ramsey pose for pictures on the court after the game against Team Stanley during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: RJ Hampton #5 and Jahmius Ramsey #10 of Team Ramsey pose for pictures on the court after the game against Team Stanley during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 5
Next
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MARCH 29: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Houston Cougars during the 2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center on March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – MARCH 29: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Houston Cougars during the 2019 NCAA Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional at Sprint Center on March 29, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

4. Kentucky Wildcats

Having Kentucky 4th on any list for a top recruit may seem crazy, but they already seem to have their starting backcourt locked up for next season with Ashton Hagans returning to school to go along with top-ten recruit Tyrese Maxey. Hampton would have a chance to come in and compete for a starting job, but he likely would prefer to go elsewhere with a larger guaranteed role.

You can never count of John Calipari when it comes to recruiting even though Mike Krzyzewski has been the one landing the top recruiting classes over the past few seasons. With Duke out of the mix that likely makes Kentucky the best team for next season on his list.

Playing on a national title contender is something all players would enjoy, but they also want a chance to shine in a key role. While it has been reported that Hampton would prefer to play alongside a high-caliber point guard he also wants a chance to be a star on a team which is likely why he is no longer considering Duke.

There is a chance that Hagans and Maxey could play alongside Hampton in an extra small lineup, but they also have multiple five-star recruits on the wing in Keion Brooks and Khalil Whitney who both are expected to play a large role this upcoming season.

The level of talent that Kentucky has will help them compete for championships just as they have throughout Calipari’s tenure. He has been there for three seasons which includes three Final Four appearances including winning the national championship in 2012. That type of success to go with one of the best programs in college basketball history makes Kentucky a legitimate option for RJ Hampton even if it isn’t very likely at the moment.

Home/NCAA Basketball News