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Donnie Freeman commits to St. John’s over Kentucky Basketball
The portal continues spinning, and Kentucky has swung and missed on another prospect, as Donnie Freeman has committed to Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm. 247 Sports’ Sydney Cuillier broke the news first. Kentucky recently hosted Freeman for a visit and was thought to be close to securing his commitment, but a late […]
Recruiting expert picks St. John’s for Donnie Freeman; Mo Dioubate commits to LSU
Donnie Freeman has become a household name among the BBN at this point in the week as we all await his commitment, but the vibe in recent days has shifted away from Kentucky Basketball being the favorite. Well, the bad news kept trickling in on Monday night, as one recruiting insider has picked the talented […]
Justin McBride to visit Kentucky Basketball on Wednesday
The transfer portal is whirling at the moment as the Kentucky Basketball staff looks to lock in and finish up their roster. At the moment, Donnie Freeman is the most popular name among the BBN. However, the fanbase will now need to focus on another recruitment that could become quite important depending on how the […]
Bluegrass native Jerone Morton to visit Kentucky Basketball this week
The Kentucky Wildcats have two backcourt spots locked down with Alex Wilkins and Zoom Diallo on the board, but they still need to make several more additions to ensure there’s plenty of depth. We have a new transfer portal target to monitor, as Washington State point guard Jerone Morton will visit Lexington on Friday, according […]
Former Kentucky transfer recruits Eric Reibe and Leroy Blyden announce decisions
Former UConn big man and Kentucky Basketball transfer portal target Eric Reibe announced his commitment to USC on Monday. The 7-foot-1 former McDonald’s All-American received some interest from Kentucky when he entered the portal, but things never really materialized beyond that initial interest. He was also someone Mark Pope heavily recruited in high school before […]
UFL’s Louisville Kings cut former Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr.
Benny Snell Jr. holds a permanently revered place in the history of Kentucky football; few will have had as big an impact under Mark Stoops. He helped win a Citrus Bowl, and did it playing a smashmouth style that made everyone say Snell Yeah. As one of the most talented and beloved running backs to […]
Donnie Freeman trending toward St. John’s after push from Rick Pitino
Well, it looks like Kentucky Basketball may be losing Donnie Freeman to Rick Pitino of all people. According to On3’s Pete Nakos, St. John’s has gained momentum in this recruitment after Pitino made an offer to Freeman that’s bigger than what Kentucky is currently offering. “Rick Pitino and the Johnnies have the edge at this […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Donnie Freeman Watch
Kentucky basketball landed Alex Wilkins over the weekend in the transfer portal as head coach Mark Pope and his staff continue to work on shaping out the team’s roster for the upcoming season. This week, it appears the Wildcats are in position to land at least one of Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik. Pope lost […]
Derek Anderson gets brutally honest on why Mark Pope is struggling to teach the Kentucky ‘mentality’
Mark Pope has openly joked about the group chat he shares with his 1996 national championship teammates, claiming they keep him grounded. But according to former Kentucky star Derek Anderson, that chat is a lot more intense than Pope has let on. During a recent appearance on KSR, Anderson pulled back the curtain on the […]
10 best available transfers that Kentucky Basketball has recruited
As the transfer portal continues to shape the college basketball landscape, Kentucky Basketball still remains heavily involved with a wide range of prospects to round out its 2026-27 roster. From adding size in the frontcourt to securing scoring and playmaking in the backcourt, they are aggressively evaluating options as they look to build a complete […]
Gabe Dynes set to visit Kentucky and Louisville this week
Kentucky Basketball will host a Bluegrass native this week, as USC transfer Gabe Dynes is set to visit Lexington on Wednesday, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. The Louisville Cardinals will host Dynes the following day. NC State and Georgia are among other schools in the mix. A 7-foot-5, 214-pound product of Simon Kenton High School […]
Transfer portal and NBA Draft dates to know for Kentucky Basketball offseason
The college basketball offseason is well underway with the transfer portal in full swing. Here are a few important dates that the Kentucky Wildcats will follow throughout the spring and summer: Tuesday, April 21: Transfer portal entry window closes The transfer portal window has been shortened to 2 weeks, limiting the time players have to […]
Kentucky target Sebastian Rancik commits to Florida State
The transfer portal window is incredibly unforgiving. When it became clear that top-tier target Paulius Murauskas was likely heading to Arizona State, Mark Pope quickly pivoted, bringing Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik to Lexington for an under-the-radar visit. Unfortunately for the coaching staff, that stealth mission did not result in a signature. Rancik has officially committed […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Donnie Freeman vs. Sebastian Rancik Decision Time
Update: Sebastian Rancik is officially off the board after committing to Florida State. Donnie Freeman time? ___________________________________________________________ Could Kentucky see another commitment today? Kentucky is heavily involved with both Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman and Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik, and there’s a belief that one of those players could make a decision today. Kentucky Sports Radio’s […]
Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report
Kentucky Basketball could be closing in on a major addition to its frontcourt, according to KSR’s Matt Jones. Jones posted on Twitter that “Kentucky will have (absent a major change) either Freeman or Rancik by tomorrow,” while also noting the Wildcats still need to add another shooter and another big to round out the roster. […]
UK Basketball is recruiting Kentucky native and 7-foot-5 transfer center Gabe Dynes
The Kentucky Wildcats have now landed a pair of transfer portal commitments in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, but both of those guys are backcourt players. When it comes to the frontcourt, Kentucky has a lot of work to be done, as Malachi Moreno is set to be the only returning player who logged significant […]
Cody Fueger used the perfect Tubby Smith “BOOM” to announce Alex Wilkins commitment
Booms, we really did miss you. By now, you probably know that Kentucky Basketball assistant coach Cody Fueger loves tweeting out some version of a ‘boom’ gif or video when the Wildcats land a big commitment, which is actually picked out by the recruit in question. Boy, did that happen Saturday, as Kentucky was able […]
Alex Wilkins commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
Mark Pope is working overtime to piece together a Kentucky Basketball roster that currently looks alarmingly bare. With only Zoom Diallo, Reece Potter, Kam Williams, and Trent Noah officially locked in for next season, and Malachi Moreno exploring the draft while Braydon Hawthorne’s status remains unofficial (he told the Herald-Leader he’d be back a month […]
Justin McBride potentially visiting Kentucky Basketball next week
The transfer portal never sleeps, and Kentucky Basketball is still working frantically to fill out next season’s roster. Now, we have a new target emerging in James Madison Dukes forward Justin McBride. McBride is keeping Kentucky on his list of options and, according to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck, is eyeing a visit to Lexington on Tuesday, April 21. […]
Kentucky gaining steam with Sebastian Rancik; Terrence Brown still planning to take more visits
While Kentucky Basketball is still waiting on its next transfer commitment, it did get a little bit of good news Saturday morning. On3’s Jamie Shaw gave an update on several transfer portal recruits, including Sebastian Rancik, who just finished a visit to Lexington. According to Shaw, Florida State is Kentucky’s biggest competitor for the Colorado […]
The Will Stein Era Begins: Takeaways from the 2026 Kentucky Football Spring Game
It wasn’t a real game. Will Stein said as much himself. But when he walked out of that tunnel at Kroger Field on Saturday and looked out at a crowd of Big Blue faithful filling the east lower bowl, the new head coach of the University of Kentucky got emotional anyway. That moment captured everything […]
Jasper Johnson commits to Oregon Ducks
Update: As expected, Jasper Johnson has committed to the Oregon Ducks, it was announced on Saturday. Johnson is now officially leaving Kentucky to head to the Big Ten for an Oregon team in the midst of a major rebuild, potentially paving the way for Johnson to have a major role with the Ducks next season. […]
4-star DB Tristin Hughes commits to Kentucky Football, who now has a top-10 recruiting class
The Kentucky Wildcats hosted their 2026 Spring Game Saturday afternoon, welcoming a handful of visitors. It’s been a good start to the day for Will Stein and the coaching staff as they’ve picked up their first commitment of the day. Tristin Hughes, an Ohio native, announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Saturday morning. The […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: UK Football Spring Game Edition
Good morning, BBN! There will be football played at Kroger Field today as the Will Stein era gets kicked off with the return of the Kentucky Football Spring Game. We have already been spoiled compared to the last few years with the amount of highlights and interview access we are getting from the new staff, […]
2026 prospect Sayon Keita is still being recruited by Kentucky Basketball
While much of the focus is on the transfer portal in the college basketball world, there are still a number of high school and international prospects waiting to find their next homes. Among them is international center Sayon Keita, who actually visited with Kentucky Basketball last summer. The 7-foot big man also visited Kansas, Duke, […]
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