5-star cover Boogie Fland has asked his loose from Kentucky and can reopen his recruitment, resources instructed ESPN.
Fland turns into the fourth member of what was once the Incorrect. 2-ranked recruiting elegance within the nation to decommit from the Wildcats, following five-star ahead Jayden Quaintance and ESPN 100 potentialities Karter Knox and Somto Cyril. Those selections come within the wake of John Calipari’s resolution to release Kentucky for Arkansas and the Wildcats hiring Mark Pope to exchange Calipari.
When Fland initially dedicated to Kentucky in October, he selected the Wildcats over Indiana, even if Alabama was once additionally on his ultimate record of 3. The Hoosiers had been within the govern coming into the overall weeks, however Calipari and Kentucky completed robust to overhaul Mike Woodson’s program.
“He is a Hall of Fame coach who cares about his players,” Fland instructed ESPN on the date about Calipari. “When he gave his Hall of Fame speech, his former players and coaches were up on the stage with him. He only wants the best for you. Off the court, he is a funny guy. He has a lot of jokes, and they are spot on.
“He instructed me this resolution was once like a wedding. You want to mention, ‘I do.'”
Fland, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Archbishop Stepinac High School (New York), is the No. 2 point guard in the 2024 class, ranking No. 15 overall in the ESPN 100.
He averaged 14.1 points and 2.6 assists last spring and summer on the Nike EYBL circuit with the PSA Cardinals and also won a gold medal with USA Basketball at the FIBA U17 World Championships in 2022. Fland shined in high-profile games during his senior season, including 23 points in a loss to Montverde Academy (Florida) at the City of Palms Classic and 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a win over Don Bosco Prep (New Jersey) at the Hoophall Classic.
Fland also had 17 points and three assists in the McDonald’s All American Game earlier this month.
ESPN 100 prospects Billy Richmond and Travis Perry remain in Kentucky’s 2024 class. During Pope’s introductory news conference on Sunday afternoon, he mentioned Perry after a question about recruiting in-state players.
“There’s a excellent probability Travis isn’t going to leap into the portal, guys,” Pope stated.
