Kentucky offers scholarship to Jamal Crawford's son J.J

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Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Kentucky offers scholarship to Jamal Crawford's son J.J
Summary

The Kentucky Wildcats have extended a scholarship offer to J.J. Crawford, son of potential future assistant coach Jamal Crawford. Currently a member of the 2029 recruiting class, J.J. is ranked as the top player in his class by ESPN. His recruitment is surrounded by speculation regarding his father’s future at Kentucky, as Jamal Crawford remains under contract with NBC for a few more years. Kentucky aims to secure an edge in his recruitment amid offers from other schools, including Kansas, Louisville, and Missouri. The timeline for a commitment remains several years away as the situation develops.

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  • Kentucky offers J.J. Crawford a scholarship.
  • J.J. is ranked No. 1 in the 2029 class.
  • Jamal Crawford's coaching future remains uncertain.
  • Other schools like Kansas and Louisville have also offered.
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  • 5:14 PMYahoo SportsKentucky offers the son of a potential Wildcats assistant coach
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The Kentucky Wildcats have reached into the future to make an offer to a player whose dad could be a assistant coach by then.

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