Kentucky and North Carolina battling for 5-star recruit CJ Rosser

Kentucky Basketball is hoping to continue its momentum after landing 4-star center and 7-foot-4 prospect Cherif Millogo last week and opening the season with a 2-0 record.

The Wildcats are also preparing for a matchup against No. 15 Kansas in the State Farm Champions Classic, but they have another major priority on the recruiting trail: landing the No. 2 overall player in the 2027 class.

CJ Rosser, a 6-foot-10, 200-pound 5-star power forward, plays for Southeastern Prep in Orlando, Florida. Many believe his recruitment has long been a battle between Kentucky and North Carolina, and that has not changed since Michael Malone took over as the Tar Heels’ head coach…

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