star point guard from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2025-26 basketball season. The 6-foot-2 left-hander chose Kentucky over other finalists, including Louisville, LSU, and Georgia, citing the program’s fast-paced system and the opportunity to play a significant role early on. ([Acaden Lewis decommits from Kentucky](
Lewis had an impressive high school career, earning the 2023-24 Gatorade District of Columbia Boys Basketball Player of the Year award. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, leading his team to a Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference title and the DCSAA Class AA tournament championship. On the Nike EYBL circuit with Team Durant, he averaged 16.7 points, 6.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. ([Point Guard Acaden Lewis Joins Kentucky Men’s Basketball – UK Athletics]( ))
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope praised Lewis’s vision, scoring ability, and leadership qualities, comparing him to former Wildcat Anthony Epps. Lewis’s commitment adds to a strong 2025 recruiting class for Kentucky, which also includes five-star guard Jasper Johnson and five-star big man Malachi Moreno. ([Point Guard Acaden Lewis Joins Kentucky Men’s Basketball – UK Athletics](
Lewis’s decision to join the Wildcats marks a significant addition to Kentucky’s backcourt, bringing a blend of scoring, playmaking, and defensive prowess to the team. His commitment is expected to have a positive impact on the Wildcats’ recruiting efforts and their prospects for the upcoming season. ([Acaden Lewis decommits from Kentucky](https://www.aseaofblue.com/2025/4/10/24405825/acaden-lewis-decommits-kentucky-wildcats-basketball-recruiting?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
