Kenny Brooks and Kentucky took a massive win in the recruitment pool with four-star Maddyn Greenway, who announced her commitment to the Wildcats Saturday afternoon on her Instagram.
“Big blue nation, I’m home,” she posted, emphasizing her commitment to Kentucky only three weeks following her official visit to Lexington.
Many were surprised by her commitment as they expected her to follow in her parents’ footsteps and commit to Iowa.
Her father, Chad Greenway, played for the Hawkeyes and eventually became a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft, spending his 11-year career as a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings. Her mother, Jenni, also ran track for the Hawkeyes.
The point guard from Minneapolis, Minnesota, marked Brooks’ first commitment in the 2026 class. By ESPNW and 247Sports, she ranks No. 18 in the country.
Greenway received over 40 offers from top programs across the country, with her top five including UCLA, Clemson, Duke, Iowa and Stanford. Despite that, she chose Kentucky for its rivalry matchup against No. 18 Louisville.
She has also received high praise from 247Sport’s director of scouting, Brandon Clay.
“She moves around the court and any guard in the country,” Clay said. “Greenway’s presence and speed make her a difference-maker at the position.”
The 5-foot, 8-inch three-time state champion began her varsity career as a seventh grader and, since then, became the second-fastest player in state history to reach the 3,000 career point mark.
During her last season, she averaged 34 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 4.5 steals per game.
Coach Brooks has shown success in developing point guards as his current superstar graduate transfer, Georgia Amoore, was already named to multiple national award watchlists. Brooks has drawn interest from top-ranked point guards nationwide.
After winning with Kaelyn Carroll, Brooks still may not be done for the week even after Greenway as Agot Maker, one of the top five-ranked players in the 2025 class, is set to announce her commitment on Sunday, Nov. 17, and has listed Kentucky as one of her final schools.
