Kentucky native and 2025 5-star combo guard Jasper Johnson received interest from Cincinnati and several other notable schools in recent days!
Johnson is set to transfer to Link Academy next season, where he will play alongside Bearcats commit and 2024 4-star center Tyler McKinley.
Heading into his junior campaign, Johnson is the top ranked recruit from Kentucky and 3rd highest rated combo guard according to 247 Sports.
Since the direct contact period started earlier this week, Cincinnati was the first coaching staff to reach out to the dynamic guard prospect.
Since the direct contact period opened at midnight, 2025 Top-25 guard Jasper Johnson tells me he's heard from Georgia, Arizona, Xavier, Cincinnati, Arkansas, Florida State, Ohio State, Indiana, Alabama, Ole Miss, WVU, and others: https://t.co/pMZidxB2vb pic.twitter.com/jI2iFUaYT4
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) June 15, 2023
Cincinnati Basketball: 2025 5-star combo guard Jasper Johnson receives interest from the Bearcats
After spending six years as head coach at Johns Hopkins, Josh Loeffler accepted an assistant coaching job with Cincinnati this week.
Bishop Gorman guard and 2024 4-star Jase Richardson is considering the Bearcats alongside Alabama, Michigan State, USC and others.
Cleveland native and 2026 5-star small forward TJ Crumble received offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Ohio State and more this month.
Make sure to stay tuned for the most recent recruiting rumors as Wes Miller’s coaching staff continues to build the upcoming classes.
Class of 2025 Alier Maluk highlights at the Pangos All-American Camp! @Maluk_Alier12 @PangosAACamp pic.twitter.com/ohmoLXMaL7
— Courtside Films (@CourtsideFilms) June 8, 2023
Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats extend scholarship offer to 2025 5-star power forward Alier Maluk
Just hours after the direct contact period began this week, the Bearcats extended an offer to 2025 5-star power forward Alier Maluk.
Maluk recently received interest from several programs including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Villanova and others.
Prior to his junior season at Imani Christian Academy, Maluk is the 2nd highest ranked recruit from Pennsylvania according to 247 Sports.
The Pittsburgh product flashed his potential at the Pangos All-American Camp. Check out highlights from Maluk’s performance per Courtside Films!