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Kentucky offers a 2026 top ten recruit at Big Blue Madness

Kentucky basketball has made an offer to class of 2026 forward Anthony Thompson.

The 2024 Big Blue Madness event for Kentucky basketball was memorable for a number of reasons, including a surprise visit from Rick Pitino. However, coach Mark Pope also used it to work on recruiting as well in the case of Anthony Thompson.

Thompson was one of two recruits to visit the Wildcats during Big Blue Madness, with the other being 2025 guard Acaden Lewis. Lewis is set to make his decision soon.

Meanwhile, Thompson received an offer from Pope and Kentucky while he was in Lexington, as reported by Kentucky Sports Radio.

Related: Kentucky coaches visit 2025 recruit Nate Ament

Thompson is a 6’7″, 185 lb small forward out of Ohio where he attends Western Reserve Academy. He currently has a five star rating and is the number nine overall player in the 2025 class, according to 247sports.

Pope and his staff have already made contact with several of the top members of the 2026 class. Thompson is certainly an elite talent, and Kentucky would love to have him. Making a good early impression helps, and getting him there for Big Blue Madness was a great start.

MSU Hoops to host 5-star 2026 prospect

Michigan State basketball is set to host one of the top prospects in the 2026 class in a few weeks

Michigan State basketball is set to host one of the top prospects in the 2026 class in a few weeks.

Five-star small forward Anthony Thompson will reportedly visit Michigan State on October 20. Thompson will also visit Ohio State, Michigan and Kentucky over the next few weeks.

Thompson ranks as the No. 3 small forward and No. 9 overall prospect in 247Sports’ rankings for the 2026 class. He’s also listed as the No. 1 player from Ohio.

Michigan State basketball is one of nearly 30 programs to extend him an offer, according to 247Sports.. Some of the other more notable programs to offer him includes Alabama, Auburn, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisville, Marquette, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Texas, UCLA and Xavier.

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The Big Ten football all-time leaders in rushing yards

Although the top 10 in career rushing yards in Big Ten history features five Wisconsin running backs, there are numerous other dominant p…

Over the last few decades, Wisconsin football has built a legacy of excellence at the running back position and has produced some of the best running backs in college football history. Five of these outstanding backs are represented in the 10 in career rushing yards in Big Ten Conference history.

Although the top 10 in career rushing yards in Big Ten history features five Wisconsin running backs, there are numerous other dominant players including legends like Michigan State’s Lorenzo White, Ohio State‘s Archie Griffin and Indiana’s Anthony Thompson.

This list includes several Heisman winners as well as numerous Doak Walker Award winners and represents some of the very best in not only the history of the Big Ten but in college football.

Below are the top 10 in career rushing yards in Big Ten Conference history:

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