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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 […]
Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit
Kentucky basketball continues to stay aggressive in the transfer portal, hosting Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown for a visit, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats look to rebuild their backcourt heading into next season. Brown, a 6-3, 175-pound point guard, is coming off a standout year in which he averaged 19.9 points, […]
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, […]