BREAKING: Five-Star Guard Shocks Kentucky With Decommit and Flip Commitment To Tennessee Over Alabama and Georgia…
In a surprising turn of events, five-star guard Acaden Lewis has decommitted from the University of Kentucky and announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee. This decision comes after Lewis had been a key component of Kentucky’s 2025 recruiting class.
Lewis, ranked No. 5 among point guards and No. 30 overall, had initially pledged to Kentucky, but recent developments influenced his decision. The arrival of former Pittsburgh point guard Jaland Lowe to Kentucky likely impacted Lewis’s choice, as concerns over reduced playing time emerged .
Tennessee’s head coach, Rick Barnes, has been instrumental in building a competitive program, and securing a commitment from such a high-caliber player further solidifies the Volunteers’ status as a rising power in college basketball. The addition of Lewis is expected to have an immediate impact on the team’s performance and could influence other top recruits to consider Tennessee as a viable destination.
This development also represents a setback for Kentucky, Alabama, and Georgia, all of whom were in contention for Lewis’s commitment. The shift in commitment highlights the intense competition among Southeastern Conference (SEC) schools to attract top-tier talent and the ever-evolving dynamics of college basketball recruiting.
