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Former Kentucky recruit Tounde Yessoufou enters transfer portal, but another school has early buzz
Former Tounde Yessoufou has officially entered the transfer portal, doing so late Tuesday night just before the 11:59 p.m. deadline, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The move comes after weeks of speculation surrounding the standout guard’s future. Earlier this month, on April 10, Yessoufou announced he would test the NBA Draft waters, with many […]
Kentucky transfer targets Paulius Murauskas and Terrence Brown go off the board
North Carolina has landed a major transfer portal addition with the commitment of Utah guard Terrence Brown on Tuesday, according to Joe Tipton of On3. a dynamic scoring guard who drew interest from several high-major programs, including Kentucky. Brown was originally scheduled to visit Lexington last week to meet with Mark Pope and the Wildcats, […]
Zyon Hawthorne, brother of Braydon Hawthorne, signs with Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Basketball has made a surprise addition to the roster, landing a commitment from Zyon Hawthorne, the brother of Braydon Hawthorne, who just announced his return on Tuesday. The news of Zyon’s commitment came about an hour after Braydon made his announcement, as the two brothers are now slated to suit up together in Lexington. […]
Braydon Hawthorne officially returns to Kentucky Basketball
Braydon Hawthorne has officially signed on for his return to Kentucky Basketball, he announced on Tuesday via Instagram. A 4-star recruit in the class of 2025, Hawthorne redshirted this past season, though there was a time his redshirt was almost pulled while Kentucky was battling an assortment of injuries. The 6-foot-8, 190-pound wing was ranked […]
Andy Beshear calls out University of Kentucky over Mitch Barnhart golden parachute deal
It seems like everyone is upset with the University of Kentucky over the golden parachute deal it handed Mitch Barnhart. From fans to local media to even national media, UK caught a lot of heat over the deal, and now, you can add Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to the list. On Tuesday, Beshaer released a […]
Billy Donovan leaves Chicago Bulls: Could return to college basketball be on table?
On Tuesday, it was announced by Shams Charania of ESPN that Billy Donovan would be stepping down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after six seasons. The decision was surprising, as Bulls management reportedly wanted Donovan to return. Before his time in Chicago, Donovan became the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder after […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Rick Pitino beats Mark Pope for Donnie Freeman
Good morning, BBN! This weekend was a wild one on the recruiting trail as the Kentucky Wildcats failed to lock up two of their primary options at power forward. Sebastian Rancik chose to head to Tallahassee to play for Florida State, while Mark Pope and the staff waited out Donnie Freeman, who is now committed […]
Why Mark Pope losing Donnie Freeman represents a much bigger issue for Kentucky Basketball
Donnie Freeman picked St. John’s over Kentucky. The Wildcats felt confident this one was heading to Lexington. Instead, Rick Pitino stepped in late and flipped the script, landing a priority target that Mark Pope had spent significant time recruiting. And that’s where this loss stings the most. Jeff Goodman believes it is down to mentality. […]
Mark Pope and Kentucky Basketball fumbled badly with Sebastian Rancik and Donnie Freeman
Kentucky Basketball’s pursuit of a frontcourt centerpiece took a major hit this week, and the fallout is drawing sharp criticism from the fanbase and national media. After Sebastian Rancik committed to Florida State on Sunday and Donnie Freeman followed by choosing St. John’s on Monday, Kentucky was left empty-handed despite being heavily involved with both […]
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 […]
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