FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**LEXINGTON, KY** — In a seismic recruiting coup that will define the future of Kentucky Wildcats basketball, head coach Mark Calipari has secured a historic commitment from the nation’s most celebrated twin tandem. **Five-star prospects Aiden and Liam Schoks**, consensus Top-15 talents in the 2025 class, announced their joint commitment to the University of Kentucky in a nationally televised ceremony Thursday, choosing the Wildcats over finalists Duke and North Carolina.
The 6-foot-8 forwards, renowned for their synergistic play and versatile skillsets, made their decision at their high school in Akron, Ohio, simultaneously placing Kentucky caps on their heads to roaring applause. “We’ve dreamed of playing together at the highest level,” said Aiden, the slightly more vocal of the two. “There’s no stage bigger than Kentucky, no coach better for our goals than Coach Cal, and no better place to write our story together. We’re Wildcats.”
Liam added, “We want to win championships and get better every day. Big Blue Nation, let’s work.”
The Schoks twins are a package deal that instantly transforms Kentucky’s recruiting class into the nation’s best. Aiden is a smooth, score-first wing with deep range and elite athleticism, often drawing comparisons to a young Paul George. Liam is a tenacious, defensive-minded forward with exceptional playmaking vision, described as a Draymond Green-type facilitator with a more reliable jump shot. Together, they form a nearly telepathic duo capable of dominating both ends of the floor.
Their commitment is a monumental victory for Coach Calipari, reaffirming his unparalleled ability to attract elite talent even amid the changing landscape of college basketball. “This is a special day,” Calipari said in a statement. “Aiden and Liam are not only exceptional individual players but exceptional teammates who make everyone around them better. Their commitment to each other and to winning aligns perfectly with what we build here. They will thrive in this environment.”
Analysts immediately hailed the move as a program-defining moment. “Kentucky just didn’t add two five-stars; they added a single, cohesive unit that is greater than the sum of its parts,” said ESPN’s Paul Biancardi. “Their chemistry is off the charts. They will accelerate Kentucky’s timeline back to the Final Four immediately.”
The twins’ decision to spurn other blue-blood offers underscores the enduring power of the Kentucky brand under Calipari, particularly his proven NBA development pathway. For Big Blue Nation, the commitment signals a return to a familiar, dominant recruiting standard and sets the stage for the next great Wildcats team, built around a once-in-a-generation sibling partnership.
