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Aaron Bradshaw (born November 16, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.
Early life and high school career
Bradshaw grew up in Rahway, New Jersey and initially attended Roselle Catholic High School. He transferred to Camden High School in Camden, New Jerseyhis freshman year and missed his sophomore basketball season due to academic eligibility issues. Bradshaw averaged 8.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game as a junior. Bradshaw was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He was also named a finalist for the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award.
Recruiting
Bradshaw was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. On October 14, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for Kentucky over offers from Louisville, Texas, UCLA and USC. Bradshaw also considered playing professionally in the NBA G League.
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Bradshaw C | Rahway, NJ | Camden (NJ) | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Oct 14, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 93 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 2 247Sports: 5 ESPN: 6 | ||||||
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College career
Bradshaw enrolled at the University of Kentucky in June 2023.