Crowe plans to make a decision in December or January.
chrisbeasmore A sports writer for A Sea of Blue. Beasmore helps to cover Kentucky football and basketball recruiting and the big games coming up for Kentucky sports.
One of the top players in the class of 2026 is already feeling the pull of Big Blue Nation.
Jason Crowe Jr., a 6-foot-3, 170-pound 5-star point guard, is one of the most electric prospects in the country, and the Kentucky Wildcats are firmly on his radar.
The standout floor general recently spoke about his recruitment and his impression of the Wildcats under new head coach Mark Pope.
“It’s a great program. Definitely wouldn’t mind going there,” Crowe Jr. told Jack Pilgrim of KSR. “They have a great coach in Coach Pope. They have good guards coming in. They have a good, well-rounded facility, too.”
His father, Jason Crowe Sr., is a close friend of Kentucky assistant Jason Hart. The two were high school teammates together at Inglewood and remained close over the years. Crowe Jr. even described Hart as “like an uncle.” That relationship and familiarity will likely give UK an advantage.
Kentucky isn’t alone in its pursuit. Crowe Jr. also listed Baylor, USC, UCLA, Arkansas, Texas, and Arizona as the other programs recruiting him the hardest. All are national powers vying for one of the most skilled guards in the 2026 class, who is even ranked sixth overall by 247 Sports Composite.
Known for his elite quickness, vision, and leadership, Crowe Jr. continues to rise in the national rankings after a standout sophomore season.
As for his decision timeline, Crowe Jr. says fans won’t have to wait too long.
“I’m probably going to commit before December — either December or January,” Crow Jr. told KSR.
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