Kentucky Basketball Recruiting

Newport's Taylen Kinney reacts after Newport's Ninth Region championship win over Cooper Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Kinney was injured in the first half.

Can Mark Pope steal a star recruit from Calipari and Louisville?

Decoding the emojis: Tyran Stokes's tweet could signal a college decision

Deron Rippey Jr. completes statement summer with an exclamation point ahead of busy recruiting period

Kentucky recruit Baba Oladotun shines bright at Damion Lillard's Formula Zero Elite Camp

University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope speaks about the future of Kentucky men’s basketball during his introductory press conference to thousands of fans in Rupp Arena on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

5-star weekend commences October 3 as Kentucky will host 2 major recruits in the 2026 class

Trinity-Mission League Showcase

On3 analyst has a Tyran Stokes update that will thrill BBN

Kentucky v Alabama

Kentucky will get the last chance to sign a top-25 player in 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope walks onto the court Thursday, March 27, 2025, during practice ahead of the Sweet 16 March Madness tournament game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Baba Oladotun reclassifies to 2026, Kentucky in Prime Position for No. 1 Prospect

Arkansas v Kentucky

Kentucky makes top 6 for 5-star Jordan Smith Jr. with familiar foe in the way

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope

Mark Pope can make a statement by landing 5-star over multiple powerhouses

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope thanks the fans during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Rupp Arena.

Four-star Cole Cloer schedules official visit to Kentucky in September

Trinity-Mission League Showcase

Recruiting insider: Where Kentucky basketball stands with 2026’s top tecruits

Troy v Kentucky

Deron Rippey Jr. is on campus — Update* visit cancelled due to weather

July 15, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; NY Rens Javan Webb (2) dunks the ball during the NY Rens and JL3 game at Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activities Center. Webb previously played basketball for Westside High School. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Recruiting never sleeps: Kentucky basketball offers new targets

Vanderbilt v Kentucky

Top 2027 talent and Kentucky target could be looking to reclassify into 2026

Another elite 2026 prospect sets up recruiting visit with Kentucky

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to the crowd after the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Top Kentucky basketball 2026 five-star target locks in official visit to Lexington

Trinity-Mission League Showcase

Expert now thinks Tyran Stokes is now considered a Kentucky lean

State Farm Champions Classic: Kentucky v Duke

An inside look at Mark Pope's 2026 recruiting board: 17 names, official visit schedule

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Kentucky will get the first chance to lock up top 5 2026 recruit

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Tyran Stokes’ Mom just summed up the Kentucky–Louisville divide in one sentence

Kentucky v Gonzaga

Why 2026 basketball recruiting is frozen—and what it means for Kentucky

Kentucky v Tennessee

Kentucky basketball recruiting: Early concerns or just growing pains?

UCF v Brigham Young

Kentucky basketball scores an official visit with elite 5 star guard

Taylen Kinney (0) stands on the court during an AAU basketball game July 4, 2023, at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C. A Newport native, Kinney is a Class of 2026 recruit and holds a scholarship offer to play at Louisville.

Why not both? Tay Kinney, Jason Crowe Jr. and the battle for a Kentucky backcourt spot

Denver Nuggets v Dallas Mavericks, Game 4

Meet Bryson Howard, discover his NBA pedigree and what sets the Kentucky target apart

Newport's Taylen Kinney (0) goes up for two of his 13 points in the first half against Washington County at Wednesday's 2023 King of the Bluegrass basketball tournament at Fairdale High School. Dec. 20, 2023

Kentucky target Tay Kinney gives the latest intel on his recruitment

Texas A&M v Kentucky

Kentucky basketball news roundup: Friendships, fresh starts, and a four-Jax summer