Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky as No. 6 overall recruit
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky after an official visit. The 6-foot-6 rising senior is ranked No. 6 in the 2027 class by Rivals. Hampton cited the vision presented by head coach Mark Pope and assistant coach Mo Williams as key factors in his decision. He expressed confidence in his development at Kentucky, acknowledging the school's high expectations. Hampton has previously visited Nebraska, SMU, and LSU, and has received offers from multiple prominent programs. He currently attends DME Academy in Florida.
- •Hampton is rated No. 6 in the 2027 recruiting class by Rivals.
- •He attended an official visit to Kentucky over the weekend.
- •Hampton previously visited schools like Nebraska and SMU.
- •He plays for DME Academy in Florida and has excelled on the EYBL Circuit.
- •Hampton is the younger brother of former NBA player RJ Hampton.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — New Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton is family with top recruit Marcus Spears Jr.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Five-star 2027 forward Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky basketball
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star SG Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky
"Five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, he told Rivals. He is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals’ Top-150 Rankings. The 6-foot-6 rising senior took an official visit to the Wildcats over the weekend where he pledged to Mark Pope and the coaching staff. “I chose […]
"Kentucky basketball landed a commitment from Ryan Hampton. The 5-star forward is the first player in Mark Pope's UK basketball 2027 recruiting class.
"Mark Pope continues to lean on relationships and staff ties with the latest commitment of Ryan Hampton to Kentucky.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:15 AMNew Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton is family with top recruit Marcus Spears Jr.
Mark Pope continues to lean on relationships and staff ties with the latest commitment of Ryan Hampton to Kentucky.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:08 PMFive-star 2027 forward Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky basketball
Kentucky basketball landed a commitment from Ryan Hampton. The 5-star forward is the first player in Mark Pope's UK basketball 2027 recruiting class.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:06 PM5-star SG Ryan Hampton commits to Kentucky
Five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton has committed to Kentucky, he told Rivals. He is the No. 6 overall recruit in the 2027 class, according to the Rivals’ Top-150 Rankings. The 6-foot-6 rising senior took an official visit to the Wildcats over the weekend where he pledged to Mark Pope and the coaching staff. “I chose […]
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