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Kentucky Basketball Recruiting

Taylen Kinney (0) scores for Newport in opening-round action at the KHSAA Sweet 16 state basketball tournament, March 16, 2023.

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Kentucky and Louisville stunned as new rumors suggest Tay Kinney is headed elsewhere

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Sep 12, 2025

The blue carpet rolls out for a 5-Star phenom amid Mark Pope’s recruiting blitz

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Sep 4, 2025

Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey reignite recruiting battle in the dead of the night for 5-star PG

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Sep 3, 2025

Mark Pope's next target: Elite 2026 sharpshooter Caleb Cloer sets official visit to Kentucky

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Aug 31, 2025

Duke v North Carolina

Battle lines drawn: Former UK target Caleb Wilson recruits 5-Star Anthony Thompson to UNC

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Aug 24, 2025

State Farm Champions Classic: Kentucky v Duke

Scouting Kentucky's international weapon: What Andrija Jelavic brings to the Wildcats

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Aug 23, 2025

SLAM Summer Classic 2025

Reports of Tyran Stokes trending to Kentucky sends BBN into a frenzy, Louisville fans into a meltdown

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Aug 23, 2025

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?

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Aug 22, 2025

SLAM Summer Classic 2025

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

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Aug 20, 2025

SLAM Summer Classic 2025

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

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Aug 19, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers v San Antonio Spurs

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

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Aug 17, 2025

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

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Aug 14, 2025

Trinity-Mission League Showcase

On3 analyst has a Tyran Stokes update that will thrill BBN

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Aug 11, 2025

Kentucky v Alabama

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

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Aug 10, 2025

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

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Aug 7, 2025

Arkansas v Kentucky

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

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Aug 6, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope

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

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Aug 5, 2025

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

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Aug 4, 2025

Trinity-Mission League Showcase

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

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Aug 4, 2025

Troy v Kentucky

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

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Aug 1, 2025

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

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Jul 30, 2025

Vanderbilt v Kentucky

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

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Jul 28, 2025

Another elite 2026 prospect sets up recruiting visit with Kentucky

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Jul 27, 2025

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

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Jul 24, 2025

Trinity-Mission League Showcase

Expert now thinks Tyran Stokes is now considered a Kentucky lean

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Jul 24, 2025

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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Jul 24, 2025

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

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Jul 21, 2025

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

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Jul 20, 2025

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