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Aaron Bradshaw, Camden five-star center, commits to Kentucky Wildcats over G-League, Louisville

He's the No. 4 overall 2023 prospect in the nation, per 247 Sports

Camden High School (N.J.) five-star center prospect Aaron Bradshaw has committed to Kentucky, according to multiple reports Friday. 

The 7-foot, 210 pound center is the No. 1 center and No. 4 overall prospect in the class of 2023. He picked the Wildcats over Louisville and the G-League Ignite, among a long list of options.

"Kentucky is home for me," Bradshaw told On3. "I felt the most comfortable there. It's the best fit for me and has my best interest. I just want to get there and work hard to get where I want to go."

Bradshaw averaged 8.9 points and 7.4 rebounds and more than three blocks per game as a junior at Camden, which finished 31-3 and No. 11 in the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national rankings

He's the first center in Kentucky coach John Calipiri's 2023 class, which includes 6-8 wing Justin Edwards (No. 3 prospect in the nation), four-star combo guard Reed Sheppard from North Laurel (Ky.) and five-star point guard Robert Dillingham of Donda Academy. 

Bradshaw is one of two five-star prospects on his Camden Panthers team. DJ Wagner, a 6-3 guard and No. 2 prospect in the country, has yet to announce his commitment. Recruiting sites On3 and 247 Sports prediction machines both favor Bradshaw to Kentucky. 

Both will reportedly be at Kentucky's Big Blue Madness fan kickoff event Friday night.