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Historic night in NYC proves Kentucky WBB’s renaissance is just beginning
It has been a decade since the Kentucky women’s basketball program had the momentum rolling like it does right now. After a thrilling run to the Sweet 16, the program’s first since 2016, the celebration moved from the hardwood to the stage on Monday night. In a historic 2026 WNBA Draft, four Wildcats saw their […]
Magoon Gwath set to visit Kentucky Basketball
For the second straight offseason, Kentucky Basketball is in contention for San Diego State center Magoon Gwath. After news broke over the weekend that Kentucky had reached out to the 7-0, 210-pound big man, KSR’s Jacob Polacheck and Matt Jones are reporting that Gwath is planning to visit Lexington sometime later this week. This comes […]
PG target Cruz Davis hearing from Kentucky Basketball; Arizona fading for Zoom Diallo?
With Kentucky Basketball still searching for its next point guard(s), we’ve got an update on one of the bigger names currently in the transfer portal. Well, at least it’s an update on the school believed to be Kentucky’s primary competition for Washington point guard Zoom Diallo, who visited Lexington over the weekend. While the Wildcats […]
Recruiting expert gives update on Tyran Stokes and Rob Wright
As Kentucky Basketball looks to make a splash this week with Rob Wright and Tyran Stokes visiting, one recruiting insider has an update on where things stand with the two highly-touted prospects. At 247 Sports, Travis Branham just shared the latest on where things stand with Stokes and Wright, and he threw a bit of […]
Jalen Cox set to visit Kentucky Basketball on Wednesday
Colgate transfer Jalen Cox, a 6-3, 180-pound standout point guard, is scheduled to visit Kentucky Basketball on Wednesday, according to Sam Kayser of Kayser Hoops, as the Wildcats continue evaluating backcourt options in the transfer portal. Cox, the Raiders’ leading scorer this past season, averaged 17.9 points, 5.3 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per […]
Talented point guard Alex Wilkins met with Mark Pope and plans to visit Kentucky
As Kentucky Basketball continues to rebuild its roster, Furman transfer Alex Wilkins is becoming a major target for Mark Pope. According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck, Pope met with Wilkins over the weekend in South Carolina. The standout point guard is now looking to visit Kentucky sometime later this week. The 6-5, 175-pound Wilkins averaged 17.8 […]
Kentucky set to host Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman for a visit
Kentucky Basketball is set to host one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal this week, as Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman will visit Lexington this week, likely on Tuesday, according to Bleed Blue Network and KSR. Freeman, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound forward, is coming off a highly productive season in which he averaged […]
Jaland Lowe commits to Georgetown Hoyas
Another Kentucky Basketball player has found his new home, as Jaland Lowe committed to the Georgetown Hoyas on Monday. Lowe, who transferred in from Pittsburgh last offseason, was a Third-Team All-ACC selection with the Panthers in the 2024-25 season as a sophomore after averaging 16.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game. The hope […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Tyran Stokes and Rob Wright Visit
Good morning, BBN! It is a very important day for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats as they move into another wave of visits. This time, it is from arguably the two biggest names remaining on their big board: Tyran Stokes and Rob Wright. Stokes, a 5-star forward originally from Louisville, is a name that […]
Recapping a fast week of Kentucky Basketball in the transfer portal
The era of roster continuity in college basketball is effectively over, and I hate it. I loved watching teams grow, learn, fail, and then succeed. Now, if a team doesn’t win it all, most of them won’t be back on the same floor together again. As the 2026 offseason enters its most volatile stretch, the […]
Magoon Gwath contacted by Kentucky Basketball, again
Kentucky Basketball is back in the mix for San Diego State center Magoon Gwath. According to Tristan Pharis at KY Insider, Kentucky held a Zoom call with Gwath on Sunday. It’s unclear how much interest there is between the two sides at this point, but it’s very notable for Kentucky to contact Gwath after nearly […]
Brandon Garrison commits to Alabama after leaving Kentucky
The Kentucky Wildcats roster is seeing a complete changeover, with the majority of the roster hitting the transfer portal. We have seen Collin Chandler head to BYU and Andrija Jelavic head to Ohio State. Now, we have a new home for a third transfer. According to Joe Tipton on On3, Brandon Garrison has committed to […]
BYU point guard Rob Wright to visit Kentucky Basketball on Monday; Wildcats tabbed favorite
Kentucky Basketball transfer target Rob Wright is set to visit Lexington on Monday, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. It’s the first visit of any kind Wright has taken since entering the portal. Some thought he would skip taking visits and just go to the highest bidder/best fit, so getting him on campus is a […]
Kentucky Football lands commitment of 4-star QB Jake Nawrot
Kentucky Football has added a major piece to its future, landing a commitment from class of 2027 4-star quarterback Jake Nawrot. The 6-4, 200-pound signal-caller out of Illinois made his commitment on Sunday after building momentum with the Wildcats throughout the spring, including a visit to Lexington in mid-March. Nawrot’s visit in March helped solidify […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball lands UConn forward Ayanna Patterson, a former 5-star recruit
According to Talia Goodman of On3, Kentucky women’s basketball is adding another piece to its frontcourt, landing a commitment from 6-2 forward Ayanna Patterson as head coach Kenny Brooks continues to reshape the roster following a Sweet 16 appearance. The Wildcats are coming off a strong tournament run that ended in a loss to Texas, […]
Trent Noah returns to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
As the transfer portal opens and roster movement reshapes college basketball for the season ahead, decisions still loom for the Kentucky Wildcats, but one more player has announced their intentions: Trent Noah. Entering the offseason, Noah found himself in a difficult position, weighing the value of staying with Kentucky, his home-state team he grew up […]
How a NCAA proposed rule change just doubled the stakes for Mark Pope
In the old world of college basketball, a transfer was a quick fix. It could be a one or maybe two-year bridge to the next recruiting class. But as the NCAA prepares to move toward a “5-for-5” model, the bridge has turned into a permanent structure. The proposal is simple. You get five years of […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Who will be the next UK Basketball point guard?
As Kentucky looks ahead to next basketball season, one of the biggest lingering questions is who will be the point guard when the Wildcats take the floor next fall? When building next year’s roster, landing a high-level point guard is important. Kentucky has looked at several options, but who will be leading the Wildcats offense? […]
Villanova guard Bryce Lindsay drawing interest from Kentucky
Kentucky Basketball has reached out to Villanova transfer guard Bryce Lindsay as the Wildcats continue to evaluate options in the transfer portal. Lindsay, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard and Baltimore native, is drawing significant interest across the country. He told LeagueRDY that schools such as Louisville, St. John’s, North Carolina, Kansas State, Texas Tech, Alabama, Providence, […]
Jason Rivera-Torres receiving interest from Kentucky Basketball
There’s another name to add to the list of players Kentucky Basketball has expressed interest in from the transfer portal. Jason Rivera-Torres has reportedly received interest from several schools following a solid season at Monmouth, where he was named All-CAA Second Team. The 6-7 forward averaged 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.1 steals, and […]
Kentucky is recruiting BYU transfer forward Kennard Davis
Kentucky Basketball has emerged as one of several programs showing interest in BYU transfer forward Kennard Davis, a 6-6 wing, according to League Ready. Davis, who spent the 2025-26 season at BYU, averaged 8.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while starting all 32 contests. He played nearly 30 minutes per […]
Eric Reibe and Finley Bizjack drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Basketball has yet to land a transfer portal commitment, but thankfully, there are still plenty of good options available. On Friday, news broke that UConn center Eric Reibe was entering the portal. The former class of 2025 recruit was someone Kentucky made a hard push for in Mark Pope’s first season in Lexington, but […]
Jasper Johnson meeting with John Calipari; Alabama gets prediction for UK transfer
The Kentucky Wildcats lost freshman Jasper Johnson to the transfer portal last week, so Mark Pope has been working heavily to stack the guard room. A familiar face is set to meet with Johnson in the coming days. Former Wildcats head coach John Calipari, now at Arkansas, is showing interest in the Lexington, Kentucky native, […]
Dedan Thomas commits to Houston
One of the top point guard prospects for Kentucky Basketball is off the board, as Dedan Thomas made his commitment to the Houston Cougars on Saturday. Jonathan Givony broke the news first. When the portal first opened this week, Thomas was among the first players the Wildcats reached out to following his lone season at […]
Collin Chandler commits to BYU
When constructing Kentucky Basketball’s roster for the 2026-27 season, Collin Chandler was a name that was penciled in for a key role. First, he and Mark Pope have had a very close relationship for the better part of a decade, with Pope starting to recruit Chandler in 2019. On the court, Chandler was the Wildcats’ […]