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Koree Cotton reportedly hearing from Kentucky Wildcats
As the wheels of the transfer portal continue to turn, another name has surfaced on the list of players Kentucky Basketball has reached out to. UT Rio Grande Valley guard Koree Cotton has reportedly heard from Kentucky, along with a host of other schools, according to 365 Recruits. The 6-6 combo guard from Miami is […]
Collin Chandler could still return to Kentucky Basketball, per report
Collin Chandler is leaving Kentucky Basketball for BYU, right? Probably, but it’s not a done deal quite yet. According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Chandler is keeping open the option to return to Kentucky, depending on how talks with BYU go in the coming days. While that sounds nice, BYU is still expected to land Chandler […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Basketball a favorite for Rob Wright?
Kentucky Basketball might have its eyes set on the next starting point guard in Lexington. One of the big pieces of transfer portal news yesterday involved BYU point guard Rob Wright entering his name in the portal. Wright immediately became one of the top prospects in the portal, and understandably so. As a sophomore at […]
Kentucky shows interest in Furman guard Alex Wilkins
Kentucky Basketball has shown interest in Furman guard Alex Wilkins as the Wildcats continue to explore transfer portal options to bolster their backcourt. Wilkins, a 6-foot-5, 175-pound guard, is coming off an impressive freshman season in which he averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game. He shot an efficient 46% from the […]
Denzel Aberdeen and Otega Oweh’s college careers may not be over just yet
When the season ended, so did the college careers of Denzel Aberdeen and Otega Oweh. Or so we thought. Denzel Aberdeen announced that after talking with his representatives, he would be entering the transfer portal and seeking eligibility for a 5th season. Could Otega Oweh follow suit? Neither player is currently projected to be picked […]
Miguel Wilson commits to Kentucky Football
While the college basketball transfer portal has all the attention, Kentucky Football just gained a high school commitment in Miguel Wilson, a 3-star cornerback in the class of 2027. On Wednesday, Hayes Fawcett broke the news that Wilson had committed to Will Stein’s program. It marks the sixth commitment in 2027 for Kentucky, which continues […]
Miles Byrd to make transfer decision on Thursday, and Kentucky Basketball is a finalist
One of Kentucky Basketball’s top transfer portal targets is ready to make his decision. According to Jeff Goodman, San Diego State guard Miles Byrd will make his college choice on Thursday. His finalists include the Wildcats, Baylor Bears, Louisville Cardinals, Providence Friars, Texas Longhorns, Vanderbilt Commodores, and Cincinnati Bearcats. The 6-6, 190-pound Byrd is one […]
Why Collin Chandler is set to leave Kentucky Wildcats for BYU Cougars
Kentucky Basketball got hit with some unexpected news on Wednesday when Collin Chandler entered the NCAA transfer portal following two seasons in Lexington. Chandler, a Utah native, is now expected to return home and play for the BYU Cougars, according to On3’s Joe Tipton and Pete Nakos, along with KSR’s Matt Jones. At this point, […]
Kentucky Basketball guard Collin Chandler enters transfer portal with do-not-contact tag
Collin Chandler appeared to be Mark Pope’s biggest fan, but now, the Kentucky Basketball guard is headed to the transfer portal, according to CBS Sports reporter Matt Zenitz. It’s currently unclear if he’ll consider a return to Kentucky. Pete Nakos says Chandler has a do-not-contact tag, so it appears he already knows where he wants […]
Kentucky Wildcats meeting with Yale star Isaac Celiscar
Kentucky Basketball is expected to hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday with Yale transfer forward Isaac Celiscar, according to Jamie Shaw of On3, as the Wildcats continue to evaluate options in the transfer portal. Celiscar, a 6-6, 210-pound forward, is coming off a strong sophomore season at Yale and will enter the portal with two […]
Photo Galleries: Football practice shots and baseball win over Louisville
With basketball season officially in the books and most eyes locked on the transfer portal, I actually got outside and took in some real, live sports action this week. Honestly, it was a nice change of pace. First stop was football practice. Big shoutout to Coach Will Stein for welcoming us out and letting us […]
Former Kentucky target Alvaro Folgueiras could leave Iowa to enter transfer portal
A former Kentucky Basketball transfer portal target and one of the heroes from this year’s NCAA Tournament could be entering the transfer portal. Alvaro Folgueiras made national headlines last month when he knocked down a 3-pointer in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, as the 9-seed Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the defending national champion […]
NCAA proposes stricter rules on eligibility and age limits that could be a game-changer
The NCAA committee is expected to meet next week to discuss major changes to new college sports eligibility rules that have been discussed over the past couple of weeks. The committee will explore a new age standard for athlete eligibility that has been discussed at the high-level conferences and by their administrators. The proposal was […]
Kentucky is battling a massive list of schools for NCAA Tournament hero Terrence Hill Jr.
The abbreviated transfer portal window has turned the college basketball offseason into a high-stakes pressure cooker. With coaches forced to rapidly gauge interest before setting up physical visits, Mark Pope is relying heavily on virtual meetings to build his board. Kentucky Basketball has already conducted several high-profile Zoom calls this week, and you can officially […]
BYU transfer guard Rob Wright drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Basketball is expected to show interest in BYU transfer guard Rob Wright, who entered the transfer portal on Wednesday, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR. Wright is no stranger to Kentucky’s radar. The Wildcats previously showed interest in the guard last offseason before he ultimately transferred from Baylor to BYU following his freshman year. […]
Kentucky to hold Zoom meeting with Missouri transfer Anthony Robinson II
Kentucky Basketball is set to hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday with Missouri transfer guard Anthony Robinson II, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, as the Wildcats continue evaluating backcourt options in the transfer portal. Robinson, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound point guard from Florida, averaged 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this past […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Transfer Portal Madness
Good morning, BBN! The transfer portal is officially open, and the madness has begun as the Kentucky Wildcats and teams across college basketball try to get in contact with their top targets before the dead period kicks off. With Mark Pope and his staff now diving into the heart of their offseason for roster building, […]
Highly-touted transfer Neoklis Avdalas having Zoom call with Kentucky
Kentucky Basketball has shown significant interest in Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats continue to evaluate their options in the transfer portal this offseason. Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 freshman, is coming off a solid season in which he averaged 12.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. […]
Kentucky has Zoom call with G-League star Dink Pate
The Kentucky Wildcats are in full go mode as the transfer portal opened Tuesday at midnight. Mark Pope and staff have been reported to be interested in a number of guys already, but G-League star Dink Pate has been in Pope’s sight for a while now. Kentucky hosted a Zoom call on Tuesday with Pate, […]
Kenny Brooks sticks with Kentucky Women’s Basketball after job offer from Virginia
The rumor mill recently began to say that Kenny Brooks, the head coach of Kentucky Women’s Basketball, had been a name to watch for the women’s job at Virginia. Talks appeared to die down over the weekend, then fired back up on Monday when Brooks seemed the favorite for the Cavaliers job, but the search […]
DeSean Goode drawing interest from Kentucky Wildcats
We’ve got a new transfer portal target to report for the Kentucky Wildcats: Robert Morris forward DeSean Goode. According to Tristan Pharis at KY Insider, Kentucky will have a Zoom video call with Goode on Wednesday. A 6-8, 230-pound West Virginia native, Goode will be a junior next season with two seasons of eligibility remaining. […]
Top-5 transfer Paulius Murauskas will have Zoom call with Kentucky Basketball
The fact that players in the transfer portal are having phone and Zoom calls with coaching staffs kind of reminds me of life in the Spring of 2020. How many times did we hear the words “Zoom call” or “phone interview?” Glad those times are over. One player Kentucky Basketball is expected to get in […]
Denzel Aberdeen makes transfer announcement: “Open to all future opportunities”
Transfer portal season kicked off with a surprising announcement that Kentucky Basketball guard Denzel Aberdeen is in the portal as he seeks a fifth season of college eligibility. Now, we’ve got the announcement from Aberdeen himself, who says he’s open to all future opportunities, so perhaps a return to Lexington is on the table if […]
Mike Malone officially hired by North Carolina Basketball
It actually happened. The North Carolina Tar Heels have officially hired Mike Malone as the school’s next head coach, the school announced Tuesday. The news originally broke on Monday that Malone was the Heels’ ultimate choice to replace Hubert Davis after it was widely expected that Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan would get the […]
Devin Vanterpool in contact with Kentucky Basketball
It’s no secret what the Kentucky Wildcats need in the transfer portal. They need creators and scorers. From what’s being reported, Mark Pope and the Cats are meeting, Zooming, FaceTiming, and doing whatever else they can to sign players that fit the molds of being creators and scorers. One of those players is Florida Atlantic […]