Acaden Lewis, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Washington, D.C., has committed to the University of Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over prestigious programs like Duke, UConn, and North Carolina. His decision marks a significant win for Kentucky’s head coach Mark Pope, who secured a commitment from one of the nation’s top prospects without any pre-existing ties to the university. ([A Sea Of Blue][1], [WLKY][2])
Lewis is a consensus four-star recruit, ranked No. 32 nationally by 247Sports and No. 5 among point guards. During his junior season at Sidwell Friends School, he averaged 14.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, earning Gatorade District of Columbia Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors. On the Nike EYBL circuit with Team Durant, Lewis impressed with averages of 16.7 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. ([A Sea Of Blue][1], [UK Athletics][3], [ESPN.com][4])
In his commitment announcement, streamed live from the Trinidad Recreation Center in D.C., Lewis expressed his admiration for Coach Pope and the Wildcats’ program. He emphasized the sense of community and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Kentucky’s fast-paced system. ([Kentucky][5])
Lewis joins a strong 2025 recruiting class at Kentucky, which includes five-star guard Jasper Johnson and four-star center Malachi Moreno. His commitment further solidifies the Wildcats’ position among the nation’s elite programs. ([ESPN.com][4])
