Kentucky Basketball Recruiting

Kentucky Scratch chewed in the Cats against Mississippi State Wednesday night in Rupp Arena.
Jan. 17, 2024

2024 reclass candidate, Kentucky target sets decision date

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3 players Kentucky should target if Dan Hurley leaves UConn

Kentucky one of five programs recruiting top-20 prospect 'the hardest'

Kentucky has the go-to scorer it needs as Jaxson Robinson withdraws from NBA Draft, commits to Cats

Mar 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Dayton Flyers guard Koby Brea (4) drives against Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) during the second half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky goes perfect on NBA Draft withdrawal decisions, now await the big question

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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.

2025 Kentucky basketball target to have reclassifying decision by 'middle or end' of June

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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.

Kentucky still 'a piece or two away' from top tier in way-too-early SEC rankings

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The Kentucky cheer squad entertains during a timeout during their SEC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game against Texas A&M at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 15, 2024.at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 15, 2024.

2025 top-20 prospect looking to visit Kentucky in June

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Fans were excited during the announcement for new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope at Rupp Arena in

Another uncommitted 2024 prospect visiting Kentucky with hopes of adding to class

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Nov 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; North Florida Ospreys guard Chaz Lanier (2) controls the ball as

Kentucky taking the next step with critical potential roster piece as visit is set up

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Ansley Almonor is shown during Fairleigh Dickinson University basketball practice, in Teaneck,

Ansley Almonor adds shooting to Kentucky, yes -- but also a 'fearless' competitiveness

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Fairleigh Dickinson Knights guard Joe Munden Jr. (1) and forward Ansley Almonor

Ansley Almonor a key pickup in Mark Pope's plan to shoot 35 threes a game

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Mar 19, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Fairleigh Dickinson Knights forward Ansley Almonor (5) reacts to a

Kentucky lands another sharpshooting transfer with the commitment of Ansley Almonor

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Former Kentucky basketball player and new head coach Mark Pope

Mark Pope waiting for NBA Combine decisions to round out Kentucky’s roster

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University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope speaks about the future of Kentucky

Mark Pope details Kentucky's plan for final three scholarship spots

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Mar 19, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Fairleigh Dickinson Knights forward Ansley Almonor (5) reacts to a

Intriguing wing transfer set to visit Kentucky this week

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University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope applauds as Athletic Director Mitch

Mark Pope 'couldn't be more excited' about Kentucky roster that 'fits brilliantly'

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Harlan County Black Bears guard Trent Noah (2) rises for a shot as Campbell County Camels forward

Trent Noah adds 'physicality' and 'elite' shooting ability to Kentucky

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Harlan County's Trent Noah (2) drove to the basket in overtime as the Harlan County Black Bears

Local 4-star product flips commitment from South Carolina to Kentucky

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North Florida Ospreys guard Chaz Lanier (2)

Mark Pope’s latest transfer portal target is the perfect centerpiece for Kentucky

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Nov 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; North Florida Ospreys guard Chaz Lanier (2) goes to the basket

Kentucky 'looking like' team to beat for top-10 transfer guard and explosive scorer

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Harlan County's Trent Noah (2) signals three after his 3-point goal as Warren Central's Kade Unseld

Local 2024 4-star wing opens recruitment looking for 'opportunities closer to home'

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Nov 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; North Florida Ospreys guard Chaz Lanier (2) controls the ball as

3 transfers Kentucky should target for go-to scorers

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Oklahoma State v Brigham Young

Mark Pope excited about new addition to Kentucky who 'crushed' him last year

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Jan 9, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kerr Kriisa (3)

This new addition to Kentucky will have 'massive impact' on and off the court

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Wake Forest v Pittsburgh

Top 5 important commits for Kentucky basketball this spring

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Shriners Children's Charleston Classic - Day Two

Mark Pope says Koby Brea will be the 'key' to Kentucky next season

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Feb 2, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Drexel Dragons forward Amari Williams (22) shoots over

Mark Pope made late-night trip to Amari Williams in order to keep him committed to Kentucky

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