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Jan 27, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) reacts before the first half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Donnie Freeman joins laundry list of must-get prospects visiting Kentucky this week

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Apr 14, 2026

Kentucky makes Mo Williams hiring official amidst rampant recruiting rumors

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Apr 13, 2026

Trent Noah returning to Kentucky raises questions about his role going forward

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Apr 13, 2026

Mark Pope in hot pursuit of high-scoring guard on Kentucky's transfer shortlist

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Apr 13, 2026

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Alabama banking on Brandon Garrison as the big ditches Kentucky for SEC rival

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Apr 13, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Lexington’s "Banner Boys" prove BBN is still the ultimate recruiting tool for Mark Pope

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Apr 13, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) reacts to a made three-point basket during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky the 'leader' for five-star transfer visiting with Tyran Stokes

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Apr 13, 2026

Dec 4, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma talks to forward Ayanna Patterson (34) in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Kentucky nets former five-star recruit in Kenny Brooks' first transfer commitment

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Maddyn Greenway (30) during the McDonalds All American Girls Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kentucky's duo of incoming freshmen show out in spades at the Nike Hoop Summit

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mark Pope’s pursuit of this portal duo won't fix Kentucky’s spacing nightmare

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes reportedly has no idea where he's going ahead of pivotal Kentucky visit

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Apr 12, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Butler Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack (11) signals to his teammates in the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Kentucky working to secure visit with one of the portal's flashiest scorers

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Updating Kentucky's big board after Mark Pope's first wave of portal visits

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UConn Huskies center Eric Reibe (12) dunks the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is circling a transfer portal center for Kentucky's thin frontcourt

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Apr 12, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks gives instructions down court Friday, March 6, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kenny Brooks' cupboard is looking bare after three players bolt in the portal

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Apr 11, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Bryce Lindsay (2) and guard Acaden Lewis (55) battle for the ball against DePaul Blue Demons guard Kruz McClure (22) in the first half at William B. Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is pursuing the Villanova guard that didn't de-commit from Kentucky

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Apr 11, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Roster retention is a good thing, but Kentucky can benefit from starting fresh

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Apr 11, 2026

Oct 30, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) celebrates with guard Kam Williams (3) after making a basket during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Andrija Jelavic posts bittersweet goodbye to Kentucky fans after leaving for Ohio State

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Apr 11, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Pope throwing a Tyran Stokes Hail Mary that Kentucky must pull off

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Apr 11, 2026

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Colgate Raiders guard Jalen Cox (3) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope adds another point guard to Kentucky's aggressive transfer portal pursuit

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Apr 10, 2026

February 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team G-League guard Dink Pate (1) of the Mexico City Capitanes shoots the ball against Team C during the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Major Mark Pope target spurns Kentucky for Providence in a transfer shocker

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Apr 9, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Collin Chandler leaves heartfelt message for Kentucky fans after entering portal

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Apr 10, 2026

Nov 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) brings the ball up the court against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Rob Wright isn't the only star guard Kentucky is pursuing in the portal

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) reacts after a made three point basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mo Dioubate may be leaving one Kentucky coach for another in the transfer portal

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) watches his shot during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Denzel Aberdeen leaving Kentucky for Florida comes with a brutal catch

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Apr 10, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) reacts after a basket against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Jaland Lowe may heading to an SEC rival, and Kentucky has 2 new PG targets

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Apr 9, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mark Pope’s plan to save Kentucky begins with a digital recruiting blitz

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Apr 9, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a call made by referee Tony Padilla during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Santa Clara Broncos at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope’s toughest lesson comes from the one player he never expected to lose

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Apr 9, 2026

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