New Miami signee Shelton Henderson reacts as former Kentucky commit Acaden Lewis dons Hurricane colors

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Five-star prospect Acaden Lewis is among the highest-ranked uncommitted players left in the Class of 2025 after decommitting from Kentucky. Continuing his search for a new team, he visited Miami last Friday, sporting Hurricanes gear during the customary uniform shoot.

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His visit to Miami was welcomed by many Hurricanes fans, as well as five-star recruit Shelton Henderson. Unlike Lewis, Henderson has already signed with Miami after decommitting from Duke.

"✋🏾🤚🏾," commented Henderson.

Lewis, ranked No. 29 by 247Sports, was originally envisioned by Mark Pope to be a team leader in Kentucky. However, with the transfer portal and several players staying with the program, the possibility of reduced minutes may have prompted his decision to decommit.

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Miami, which is still rebuilding, is one of the prime targets for an elite point guard like Lewis, a playmaker who thrives with the ball in his hands.

Here is how 247Sports' Adam Finklestein described Acaden Lewis' game:

"Lewis is a lefty lead guard who is extremely talented with the ball. He has soft hands and natural touch that are the foundation of a very advanced skill-set. His handle is tight, he’s a lay-up maker with both hands, and he has soft floaters and tough pull-ups alike in the mid-range area."
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Which schools are still in the running for Acaden Lewis?

With Kentucky not in the conversation, several schools have emerged as possible landing spots for the four-star point guard.

Miami is one of those after Lewis visited the school last Friday. He also visited Georgia, Villanova and St. John's this month.

Before he committed to Kentucky in October, the other schools on his shortlist were UConn and Michigan. However, after his decommitment from Kentucky and visits to other schools, it is unclear whether these two are still in the running to recruit him.

Edited by Alvin Amansec
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