By Chris Fuller
Kentucky Scouting Director

With the early signing period beginning yesterday, we take a look at the numbers to date in regard to where Kentucky's Division 1 recruits in the class of 2013 are coming from and where they are headed.   

A total of 33 players in the class of 2013 have already signed or will be signing Division 1 letters of intent with various schools.

To view all of the commitments in Kentucky's class of 2013, CLICK HERE

Let's take a look at where the D1 signees are coming from:

• Lexington Catholic leads the way with 3 players signing to continue their careers at the Division 1 level.
• North Oldham has 2 players signing Division 1 letters of intent.
• Madison Central has 2 players signing Division 1 letters of intent.
• Holy Cross has 2 players signing Division 1 letters of intent.
• Henderson County has 2 players signing Division 1 letters of intent.

The following schools each have 1 player signing with Division 1 schools:

• Pleasure Ridge Park
• North Bullitt
• Montgomery County
• Murray
• Saint Xavier
• Green County
• Bishop Brossart
• Collins
• Owensboro Catholic
• Ashland Paul G Blazer
• DuPont Manual
• Tates Creek
• Kentucky Country Day
• Bullitt East
• Lexington Christian Academy
• Sayre
• North Laurel
• Franklin County
• Warren East
• Breathitt County
• Central Hardin
• Woodford County

A breakdown of the numbers shows that Kentucky high school players favor staying in state as 26 of the 33 Division 1 recruits in the early signing period have signed with in-state schools.  Let's take a look at how many are headed where.

In-state schools

Kentucky - 7
Louisville - 5
Western Kentucky - 5
Eastern Kentucky - 4
Murray State - 3
Morehead State - 1
Northern Kentucky - 1

Out of state schools
Tennessee Tech - 1
Michigan - 1
Ohio  - 1
Cornell - 1
Ball State - 1
Evansville - 1
Ohio State - 1

I think there are at least a few more Division 1 recruits to follow in the class of 2013 in the late signing period.  We will re-visit these numbers after the high school season to get a better picture of where the state will end up in regards to Division 1 recruits.

Send all Kentucky recruiting information to Kentucky Scouting Director Chris Fuller at [email protected]