By ADAM ZAGORIA
Kentucky has landed a commitment from 7-fotot-5 Class of 2027 big man Cherif Millogo.
Ranked the No. 6 center in the 247Sports Composite out of St. Francis High School, Millogo visited BYU and USC in addition to Kentucky.
He is Mark Pope’s highest-rated recruit and will be the tallest player ever to play for the storied Kentucky program, topping 7-3 Shagari Alleyne..
If his listed measurements hold true, 5⭐ Kentucky commit Cherif Millogo will be the tallest player EVER to play for the Wildcats, beating Shagari Alleyne (7-foot-3). At 7-foot-4, with a 7-foot-8 wingspan, look how small Millogo makes Mark Pope look, who is 6-foot-10… https://t.co/GNfY5ZYcxa
— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) November 4, 2026
MIllogo joins 5-star wing Ryan Hampton out of Texas (Rockwall-Heath High School / DME Academy in Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting haul.
“Cherif Millogo is a one-of-one prospect and may be the best NBA prospect in high school basketball,” ESPN’s Paul Biancardi told ZAGSBLOG.
“With his 7-foot-5 frame, he’s the ultimate rim protector who can make jump shots on the offensive end.
“He’s a statement recruit for Mark Pope and Kentucky.”
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