Top talents to play in Paducah
Some of the best in high school basketball are heading back to the western part of the Commonwealth, this time for Mustang Madness.
Mustang Madness began Thursday night, but for Kentucky fans looking to watch potential future Wildcats, Paducah will be the place to be Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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And potential only applies to some recruits because two Mustang Madness players are already signed to play at Kentucky.
Both Skal Labissiere and Charles Matthews are playing in this weekend's event.
Because of state travel restrictions, Matthews' St. Rita High School will be playing in Massac County, Ill., just a short drive from Paducah. Matthews will take on Indianapolis Arsenal Tech -- alma mater of current Wildcat Trey Lyles -- Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Labssiere's Memphis, Tenn., based Reach Your Dreams is scheduled to play Ludowici, Ga., Faith Baptist Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
And while both those Rivals150 players will attend Kentucky next season, there's plenty of five-star talent that will be playing Mustang Madness and could join Matthews and Labissiere at UK.
Players to watch:
2015:
Thomas Bryant, Huntington (W.Va.) Prep: The four-star forward is down to UK, Indiana, Missouri and Syracuse.
Cheick Diallo, Centereach (N.Y.) Our Savior New American: The five-star forward is down to UK, Kansas, Iowa State, St. John's and Pittsburgh.
Malik Newman, Callaway, Miss.: The five-star guard is considering UK, Kansas, Connecticut, Ole Miss and Mississippi State, along with other schools.
2016:
Miles Bridges, Huntington (W.Va.) Prep: The four-star forward is considering Kentucky, Kansas, Missouri, Connecticut along with other schools. No offer from UK.
Josh Jackson, Napa (Calif.) Prolific Prep.: The five-star wing is considering Kansas, Louisville, Arizona, UK, along with other schools. No offer from UK.
Thon Maker, Mono, Ontario, Orangeville Prep: The five-star forward is considering UK, Kansas, Duke, Stanford, Arizona and Indiana along with other schools. Considering reclassifying to 2015.
Tickets to the event can be purchased at the door or beforehand at MustangMadnessTournament.com.
With the exception of Matthews' game, UK targets will be playing at Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena at McCracken County High School. 6530 New Highway 60 West, Paducah, Ky. 42001.
Matthews' game will be held at Massac County High School, 2841 Old Marion Road. Metropolis, Ill., 62960.
For a full schedule of games, visit the tournament website.