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Kentucky transfer target Cruz Davis commits to Texas Tech
Kentucky Basketball continues to search for a starting shooting guard in the transfer portal, but one possible option just went off the board. Late Thursday night, Hofstra combo guard Cruz Davis committed to Texas Tech. It came following a visit with the Red Raiders that got this one across the finish line, something Mark Pope […]
Devin Williams drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball
As Kentucky Basketball frantically searches for frontcourt depth, a new name has emerged in the form of Florida Atlantic forward Devin Williams. According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck, Williams is set to have a Zoom call with Mark Pope on Friday. A 6-10, 205-pound California native, Williams began his career at UCLA as a 4-star power […]
Could Kentucky Basketball play a foreign tour every summer now? New rule opens up possibility
We will likely see the Kentucky Basketball team play on a foreign tour this summer, but what if that became a yearly occurrence? A new rule approved by the NCAA opens up that possibility. The NCAA Division I Cabinet announced a new rule change this week that would allow men’s and women’s basketball to participate […]
Tank Proctor flips from Auburn Tigers to Kentucky Wildcats
The Kentucky Wildcats are on the board again in the class of 2027, this one coming by flipping tight end Trae ‘Tank’ Proctor from the Auburn Tigers, according to Steve Wiltfong. Proctor officially made the flip on Thursday after mounting speculation that Kentucky was poised to land the offensive talent. A 6-5, 220-pound product of […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Donnie Freeman and Alex Wilkins Watch
Two big recruitments continue to be the focus of Kentucky Basketball in the transfer portal. We’re continuing to watch Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman and Furman transfer guard Alex Wilkins. Both have been on visits to Kentucky, and could be major pieces for Kentucky’s transfer portal class if the Wildcats can close the deal. Freeman […]
Reporter suggests Kentucky missed out on Jeremiah Wilkinson because of Rob Wright pursuit
As Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff try to figure out their backcourt headed into next season, one possible option is off the table. Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson announced that he will be transferring to Arkansas earlier this week, despite garnering interest from Kentucky. Wilkinson was one of the top scorers in […]
Reece Potter will return to Kentucky Basketball for the 2026-27 season
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the trenches, looking to build their roster for their upcoming season. The coaching staff picked up their first commitment from Washington guard Zoom Diallo on Wednesday afternoon, then also picked up a nice return from a 7-footer. Reece Potter, the Miami, Ohio native, took to social media to announce that […]
Alex Wilkins arrives for Kentucky visit; Cruz Davis is also planning to visit
Kentucky Basketball has one backcourt option arriving for a visit, while another is planning to make his way to Lexington. First off, Matt Jones reports that Furman transfer Alex Wilkins is arriving for his previously reported visit to Lexington. The 6-5, 175-pound combo guard averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game this […]
Tyran Stokes reacts to Zoom Diallo committing to Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Basketball finally got on the transfer portal board Wednesday with a commitment from Washington Huskies point guard Zoom Diallo. Not only does that give the Wildcats their floor general for next season, but it ‘might’ help them in another high-profile recruitment. You see, Diallo played high school basketball at Prolific Prep in California. Among […]
Zoom Diallo commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
Finally, Kentucky Basketball has its point guard On Wednesday, Washington Huskies transfer Zoom Diallo made his commitment to the Wildcats. It marks Kentucky’s first transfer portal commitment of the 2026 cycle. ESPN’s Jonathan Givony broke the news first. As a sophomore this past season, the 6-4, 180-pound Diallo appeared in 33 games (29 starts), averaging […]
It feels like Rob Wright played Mark Pope and Kentucky like a fiddle
When Rob Wright first entered the transfer portal, some believed he would eventually return to BYU once he got someone to offer him more money and increase what the Cougars were offering. After watching how things played out, it feels that may very well be what happened, as Wright ultimately spurned Kentucky Basketball for a […]
Colorado transfer Sebastian Rancik will visit Kentucky Wildcats
A new name has popped up on the Kentucky Basketball transfer radar. 6-11 forward Sebastian Rancik, who has spent the last two seasons playing at Colorado, is visiting Kentucky. Rancik, a native of Slovakia, canceled a visit with Indiana and will instead visit Lexington, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw. Rancik saw notable improvement in his […]
Rob Wright III chooses return to BYU Cougars over Kentucky Basketball
One of the biggest names in the transfer portal, and one Kentucky has prioritized, has come off the board, but not in favor of the Wildcats. Coming up short, Rob Wright III has decided he will return to BYU, according to Dushawn London of 247 Sports. Wright was a clear priority for the Kentucky staff, targeted as […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Transfer Portal Panic Time?
Good morning, BBN! The transfer portal recruiting has really started to pick up, with plenty of visits scheduled to Lexington over the next few days by some of the Kentucky Wildcats‘ top recruits. With still no commitments in the fold, however, is it time for the fanbase to hit panic mode? It seems to be […]
Will Stein explains why he chose a Kentucky overhaul over Oregon’s playoff safety net
For most coaches, the path is pretty linear: stay at a powerhouse like Oregon as an OC, soak up the victories. Wait for the right “perfect” moment and team to come along, and move when the safety net is strongest. But Will Stein isn’t most coaches. In a revealing interview with On3’s JD Pickell, Stein […]
The blue blood bouncer is checking IDs: Is it time to kick a legend out of tier 1?
Every year, a graphic like this pops up, and it always gets the debate flowing. It’s the ultimate barroom debate: Who is a “Blue Blood,” who is just “Great,” and who is living in the “Basement?” But look closely at Tier 1. You see the usual suspects: Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Kansas, and UCLA. Now […]
Donnie Freeman is now on his visit to Kentucky, but UConn may be the favorite
Big Blue Nation is on the edge of their seats waiting to hear announcements from Tyran Stokes and Robert Wright III. Banners are being hung up on campus, websites, including ours, are being refreshed, and notifications are turned on in hopes of a big announcement… or two. Or three? Maybe, because Donnie Freeman is another […]
Magoon Gwath commits to DePaul, despite planning to visit Kentucky
Well, so much for Magoon Gwath. Despite drawing interest from the Kentucky Wildcats and planning a visit to Lexington sometime this week, Gwath has opted instead to commit to DePaul. News broke on Tuesday that the San Diego State center was set to visit Kentucky, but with this development, one has to think the Wildcats’ […]
Tyran Stokes and Rob Wright visits conclude with a negative update
Kentucky Basketball swung for the fences over the last two days while looking to secure commitments from top-ranked high school recruit Tyran Stokes and BYU point guard Rob Wright. Sadly, their visits have ended, and neither player has made a commitment. Stokes’ visit came to an end Tuesday morning, while Wright’s visit ended in the […]
Jayden Quaintance leaving Kentucky Basketball to enter 2026 NBA Draft
As expected, Kentucky Basketball forward Jayden Quaintance is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, he announced on Tuesday. This comes after Quaintance appeared in just four games this season while recovering from ACL surgery and also battling swelling in his surgically repaired knee. He averaged 5.0 points on 57.1% shooting, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks across […]
Paul Osaruyi, a top-10 recruit in 2027, offered by Kentucky; could be a reclass candidate
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has been working hard on the recruiting trail over the past couple of weeks, offering players in the 2027 class, and navigating the transfer portal for this upcoming season. The Wildcats have officially offered a top-10 recruit in the class of 2027, Paul Osaruyi. The 6-foot-9, 225-pound big man from […]
Quinn Ellis commits to St. John’s after Kentucky showed interest
One of Kentucky’s intriguing international guard targets is officially off the board. According to the New York Post, Quinn Ellis has committed to St. John’s, ending any potential pursuit by the Wildcats. Ellis, a 22-year-old guard from Great Britain, had recently emerged as a name to watch for Kentucky following earlier reports from Alberto Marzagalia […]
Acaden Lewis commits to Miami Hurricanes
Former Kentucky Basketball commitment Acaden Lewis won’t be having an extended stay in the transfer portal, as the Villanova point guard has made his pledge to Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes. Lewis made the announcement Tuesday on his Instagram page. Lewis, who was at one point signed to play for Kentucky in the class […]
Kentucky Banner Boys spark viral recruiting movement
What started as a joke between two Kentucky students who are fans of the basketball program has quickly become one of the most talked-about recruiting storylines this spring. Sigma Chi sophomores Theo Timmerding and Gabe Mingus detailed how the now-viral “Kentucky Banner Boys” movement came together. Theo said the idea began Saturday when they saw […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Rob Wright and Tyran Stokes Watch Rolls On
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff have had quite an unpleasant start to their off-season, losing several key players from last season’s team with hardly any momentum to replace those contributors. Other than Mason Williams (4-star recruit, No. 12 via 247 Sports), who is coming in as a freshman, Pope doesn’t have […]
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