With just one commitment for the 2022 recruiting class, the Bears are still in the market for a center to join the program. The Bears only have four offers out to centers, but the latest went out to 5-star pivot man
Ernest Udeh Jr. Rated the 58th best player in the 247Sports rankings for the 2022 recruiting class, Udeh added the offer from Baylor on July 6th.
"First and foremost every offer I get holds a lot of meaning to me, and being offered by the defending National Champs is a huge blessing," Udeh said about his offer from Baylor. No up to 24 offers, Udeh also has options in Alabama, Arkansas, Creighton, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Stanford, Texas Tech, UCLA, and West Virginia among others. Baylor assistant coach
Alvin Brooks III is his main contact with the Bears.
"Coach Alvin had reached out to me a while back and has been in constant communication with me. He FaceTimed me while he was with the entire staff, including the head coach. He then handed the phone to Head Coach Drew and he offered me."
"I haven’t really sat down yet to say which schools stand out, but multiple schools constantly show love," Udeh said of his recruitment. "I’d say Georgia Tech, Miami, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Kansas, Indiana, Ole Miss, and multiple others."
The Bears are new to the game, but have a lot going for them coming off of a national championship and their development of hardworking players and top post players.
"One of the things I can say for sure is the championship run. Going into that game, where I’m from, no one expected them to pull out and win. I have to say that’s the hardest I’ve seen a team (college) play in all the games I saw."
Udeh has no official visits or trips planned now, nor does he have a timeline on when he wants to make a decision or name top schools. It is still early for him, but he does have an idea of what he is looking for in a school.
"Honestly a place with a great culture, where I’m comfortable, development, and also a good system of playing. There’s a couple more but that’s just the top of my head."
Udeh is rated as the 58th best player in the 247Sports composite rankings, slotting in as the 10th best center and 13th best player in the state of Florida as a high 4-star player. The 247Sports team is quite a bit higher on Udeh putting him as a 5-star player. He is the 22nd best player in the country, 5th best center, and 5th best recruit in the state of Florida according to the 247Sports rankings.
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