Kentucky Lands 7-Foot-4 Center Cherif Millogo

The No. 45 national prospect is the second class of 2027 player to commit to head coach Mark Pope.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball

Kentucky Lands 7-Foot-4 Center Cherif Millogo

Kentucky has landed a commitment from 7-foot-4 center Cherif Millogo, a No. 45 national prospect who stars at St. Francis High School in California. Millogo is the second class of 2027 player to commit to the Wildcats, following Ryan Hampton.

Why it matters

The commitment adds a rare-sized big man to Kentucky's recruiting class under head coach Mark Pope. It also extends the Wildcats' momentum with the 2027 group after Hampton's pledge.

Millogo stands 7-foot-4 and is ranked No. 45 nationally, while fellow Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton is ranked No. 22. Millogo did not play a grassroots season, and his ranking rose after a Border League appearance.

The players

Cherif Millogo

A 7-foot-4 center from Burkina Faso who stars at St. Francis High School in California and is ranked No. 45 nationally.

Mark Pope

The head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program, who is building the 2027 recruiting class.

Ryan Hampton

A No. 22 national prospect in the class of 2027 who previously committed to Kentucky.

The details

Millogo, originally from Burkina Faso, visited Lexington last month before also visiting BYU and USC. He was observed during the Border League, where his ranking subsequently climbed.

October 2026: Millogo visits Lexington.
November 4, 2026: Kentucky's commitment from Millogo is reported.

Season Trajectory

Millogo's projected climb in the national rankings places him among the class of 2027 prospects reshaping recruiting boards. Kentucky's pair of early 2027 commitments signals the program's focus on building its next class around top-tier talent.

Millogo's commitment affects how Kentucky fans track the 2027 recruiting class and project the Wildcats' future frontcourt depth. Those following prospect rankings can watch whether Millogo's projected jump materializes.

The takeaway

Early commitments from tall prospects like Millogo can reshape a program's frontcourt plans years in advance. Following ranking movement after showcase appearances offers a clearer picture of how a prospect's stock is changing.