The Kentucky women’s basketball program has picked up a commitment from four-star guard Emily McDonald.
McDonald ranks No. 23 overall on the ESPN SC Next 100 class of 2026.
“I chose Kentucky because there aren’t many coaches that develop their players like Coach Brooks,” McDonald told ESPN. “I feel their style of play matches how I play perfectly. Overall, it felt like home on my official visit.”
McDonald picked the Cats over South Carolina, UCLA, Michigan, North Carolina and others.
BREAKING: 4 Emily McDonald, the No. 23 ranked player in the SC NEXT Top 100 for the Class of 2026, has committed to Kentucky, she tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/CM8F3fdtnf
— SportsCenter NEXT (@SCNext) October 8, 2025
