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Jan 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky may take the international route in a desperate hunt for roster firepower

Lane Mills

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Apr 24, 2026

Mark Pope must move fast to save Kentucky's frontcourt in the transfer portal

Lane Mills

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Apr 24, 2026

Mark Pope could bring back a former Cat to fill a crucial roster hole for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 24, 2026

Mark Pope potentially hiring an NBA legend could land him Tyran Stokes soon after

Lane Mills

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Apr 23, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Dayton Flyers guard De'Shayne Montgomery (2) steals the ball away from Cincinnati Bearcats forward Jalen Celestine (32) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Mark Pope will have to beat out SEC opponents for new Kentucky transfer target

Lane Mills

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Apr 23, 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' latest post piques fans' interest as he teases looming commitment

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 23, 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

Projecting Kentucky's starting lineup with and without 5-star Tyran Stokes

Lane Mills

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Apr 22, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) dunks in their game with the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

A last-second transfer portal entry could be the parachute Mark Pope needs

Lane Mills

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Apr 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on after the game 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

Kentucky learns the brutal downside of the transfer portal following disastrous week

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 22, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Braydon Hawthorne (22) gestures in celebration from the bench during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Braydon Hawthorne's return to Kentucky comes with a sudden recruiting surprise

Lane Mills

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) reacts after a Mississippi Rebels calls time out during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

3 realistic transfer portal pivot options after Kentucky whiffed on Donnie Freeman

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 21, 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 missing on Donnie Freeman could cost Kentucky their shot at Tyran Stokes

Lane Mills

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Apr 21, 2026

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope pivoting to Kentucky native guard in desperate search of transfer portal win

Lane Mills

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Apr 21, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) is announced in the starting lineup before the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images

Donnie Freeman picks St. John's in brutal last-second miss for Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) with the ball as Southern Methodist University Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Donnie Freeman price tag revealed and Kentucky is in a 2-team battle

Lane Mills

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Apr 20, 2026

Auburn Tigers forward Sebastian Williams-Adams (33) celebrates an and-one play as the Auburn Tigers take on Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 95-90.

A late transfer portal entry may have come at the perfect time for Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Apr 20, 2026

Feb 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Justin McBride (21) warms up before the game against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Electric transfer forward officially sets visit with Kentucky this week

Lane Mills

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Apr 20, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) brings the ball up court against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

National analysts are doubting Kentucky's backcourt of Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 20, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) makes a go-ahead three-point basket against the Florida Gators late in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Kentucky could pursue a March Madness hero if Donnie Freeman falls through

Lane Mills

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Apr 20, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) sets the play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Donnie Freeman is now a must-get for Kentucky as Sebastian Rancik chooses elsewhere

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 20, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans center Gabe Dynes (45) is defended by UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs guard Teni SalakoChase Rawlins (22) in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

7-foot-5 Kentucky native transfer could be coming home after Mark Pope meeting

Lane Mills

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Apr 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play 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

Kentucky's starting lineup is one move away from being truly scary

Lane Mills

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Apr 19, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Kentucky secures crucial transfer portal win with Alex Wilkins commitment

Lane Mills

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Apr 18, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Sebastian Rancik (7) controls the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils guard Bryce Ford (4) in the first half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kentucky may be battling Florida State for commitment of 4-star transfer forward

Lane Mills

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Apr 18, 2026

Feb 4, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Justin McBride (21) and Air Force Falcons center Wesley Celichowski (51) battle for the ball in the first half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Kentucky looking to add frontcourt scoring with newly scheduled transfer portal visit

Lane Mills

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Apr 18, 2026

Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1)

2 hints point to 1 obvious Donnie Freeman conclusion for Kentucky

Josh Yourish

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Apr 17, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

If Mark Pope can only land 1 of his top 2 targets, the priority should be clear

Lane Mills

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Apr 17, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) reacts to a play during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Jeff Goodman guesses a Donnie Freeman commitment is in Kentucky's future

Lane Mills

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Apr 17, 2026

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