Kentucky Basketball Recruiting

Bucknell v Kentucky

Kentucky gets major boost to land 5-star Caleb Wilson with him canceling his Arkansas visit

Mark Knight
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Kentucky men's basketball recruiting roundup: Samis Calderon, Caleb Wilson, Chris Cenac

Acaden Lewis is a Wildcat: Mark Pope adds 4-star point guard to loaded 2025 class

Recruiting update: Kentucky recruit and 5-star freshman postpones visit to rival and more

Assistant Coach Jason Hart calls out to the team during the Kentucky Blue-White preseason event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at the Memorial Coliseum.

Kentucky basketball recruiting update: Caleb Wilson

Drew Holbrook
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Oct 23, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates during the first half against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope adds unexpected 2025 recruit to Kentucky basketball's radar

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Sacred Heart's Zakiyah Johnson makes the basket against McCracken's Jayden Skaggs in the Mingua Beef Jerky Sweet 16 Girl's Basketball Championship. Mar. 16, 2024

Top Kentucky women's basketball recruit nears decision day

Mark Knight
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Oct 23, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball poised to add two elite recruits: Are commitments imminent?

Mark Knight
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Team Oak Soldier’s AJ Dybantsa (3) dunks the ball against Team Thad during the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League session one on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the Memphis Sports & Event Center in Memphis, Tenn.

Wait, is Kentucky basketball really in the running for 5-star AJ Dybantsa?

Mark Knight
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Colorado State v Virginia

With Tony Bennett retiring, would Virginia's Isaac McKneely consider transferring to Kentucky?

Mark Knight
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Big Blue Madness

Which Kentucky basketball recruits will be at Big Blue Madness?

Mark Knight
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Virginia Tech v Baylor

Kentucky women's basketball news: Recruiting news, top 25 ranking, home opener details

Mark Knight
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Jan 23, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play against the Houston Cougars during the first half at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Here is how Mark Pope can give Kentucky the top basketball recruiting class in 2025

Mark Knight
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Duquesne v BYU

The 5-star basketball visits continue with Mikel Brown Jr. on campus this weekend

Mark Knight
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Wildcats eye 5-Star Chris Cenac Jr.: What will it take to bring him to Kentucky?

Mark Knight
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Oct 13, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) is introduced during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky’s Big Blue Madness unveils cutting-edge LED floor seen at NBA All-Star Game

Mark Knight
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Sep 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (2) makes the sign of the cross while taking a knee before the game against Georgia Bulldogs at Kroger Field. Georgia won 13-12. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images

How the Matthew Sluka NIL controversy could impact the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Knight
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Sacred Heart's Zakiyah Johnson celebrates her piece of the net after they beat McCracken County in the Mingua Beef Jerky Sweet 16 Girl's Basketball Championship. Mar. 16, 2024

Will 5-star ZaKiyah Johnson be a Kentucky Wildcat? Recruitment timeline and details

Mark Knight
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Former Kentucky basketball player and new head coach Mark Pope was animated during his announcement at Rupp Arena in Lexington Ky. on April 14, 2024.

The latest on Kentucky Basketball's Recruitment of 5-Star Caleb Wilson

Mark Knight
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Oct 13, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jordan Burks (23) is introduced during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

When is Big Blue Madness? Latest on the 2024 Basketball Season Start

Mark Knight
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Kentucky Head Basketball Coach, Mark Pope

Mark Pope Is Off to a Hot Start on the Recruiting Trail

Mark Knight
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Fans were excited during the announcement for new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope at Rupp Arena in Lexington Ky. on April 14, 2024.

Top-15 2025 prospect sets Kentucky visit -- the first of his recruitment

Alec Lasley
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Team Thad’s Jasper Johnson (2) prepares to shoot a free throw during a game against Team Bradley Beal Elite during the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League session one on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Memphis Sports & Event Center in Memphis, Tenn.

Kentucky basketball losing ground in recruitment of 5-star guard

Alec Lasley
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Spencer County's Keaton Baird (10) looks on as Great Crossing's Malachi Moreno (24) scores two in the first round of the 2024 UK Healthcare KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 in Lexington. March 20, 2024

National recruiting analyst says these two recruitments biggest for Mark Pope, Kentucky

Alec Lasley
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Jasper Johnson (2) stands on the court during an AAU basketball game July 5, 2023, at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C. A Woodford County native, Johnson holds scholarship offers to play at Louisville and Kentucky and is considered one of the top guards in the Class of 2025.

5-star prospect nearing the end of his recruitment with Kentucky still in the race

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Kentucky basketball 'not expected' to land 2024 center

Alec Lasley
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Fans were excited during the announcement for new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope at Rupp Arena in Lexington Ky. on April 14, 2024.

Kentucky basketball may have potential option for final 2024-25 scholarship spot

Alec Lasley
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University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope applauds as Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart introduces him to the thousands of fans in Rupp Arena for his press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

2025 stock-rising point guard 'wants' offer from Kentucky basketball

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