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Mark Pope gives update on filling Kentucky’s 15th roster spotIt may be July, but there are still plenty of options for Kentucky Basketball to fill that 15th and final roster spot. This is typically the time of the year when we see reclassifications happen now that the bulk of the summer AAU season is complete. International recruiting is another avenue Kentucky has used to land several […]Jul 24, 2026Read source

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Oscar Tshiebwe Signs With Houston RocketsThe Houston Rockets have signed former Kentucky All-American Oscar Tshiebwe. In 49 career NBA games, Tshiebwe has averaged 7.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Here is an announcement from the Rockets: HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets today announced they have signed free agent forward/center Oscar Tshiebwe [SHEEB-way]. Tshiebwe (6-9, 265) was eligible for the […] The post Oscar Tshiebwe Signs…Jul 24, 2026Read source

Kentucky wants top recruit Cayden Daughtry: After his historic Peach Jam, who are the early leaders?Cayden Daughtry may have solidified himself as the hottest prospect in the class of 2027 following a remarkable run at the 2026 Nike EYBL Peach Jam. The 6-foot, 155-pound 5-star point guard led the Florida Rebels to the Peach Jam championship, putting together one of the most dominant stretches of the summer. Over his final […]Jul 24, 2026Read source

Kentucky is making a push for top-10 recruit Reese Alston: Could he reclassify?Mark Pope needs to make a statement with the 2027 recruiting class. After getting two homegrown, top-25 prospects in the 2025 class, and going o-fer on top-100 prospects in the 2026 class, Pope has already secured a commit from five-star Ryan Hampton and has cast a wide net to build the rest of the class. […]Jul 23, 2026Read source

Nick Mingione has hit a new stride on the recruiting trail for Kentucky's 2027 class

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Nick Mingione has hit a new stride on the recruiting trail for Kentucky's 2027 classNick Mingione barely let Kentucky's latest transfer loss set in before adding a new weapon in his stead.Jul 22, 2026Read source

Kentucky Basketball offers top-5 recruit Bamba TourayMark Pope and his staff are continuing to lay the groundwork for Kentucky Basketball’s future, and they just officially entered the recruiting race for one of the most uniquely gifted big men in high school basketball. Bamba Touray, a unanimous top-five player in the class of 2028, announced that he has earned an official offer […]Jul 22, 2026Read source

Jordan Colbert joins Kentucky Football ahead of the 2026 seasonThe Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has had an impressive offseason under first-year head coach Will Stein. Their roster additions and commitments have been superb, and they just keep adding as the 2026 football season nears. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Jordan Colbert was added to this upcoming season’s roster. The JUCO tailback spent last […]Jul 22, 2026Read source

Kentucky offers top-5 recruit Colton HillerKentucky has officially entered the recruitment of one of the nation’s top rising stars. Five-star small forward Colton Hiller announced Tuesday on Instagram that he has received a scholarship offer from the Wildcats. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound standout from Coatesville High School in Pennsylvania is one of the premier prospects in the 2028 recruiting class. According […]Jul 22, 2026Read source

Kentucky offers top-50 wing Howard WilliamsThe Kentucky Basketball staff was busy this past week, making their rounds and evaluating prospects at the grassroots summer circuit championships in the last evaluation period of the year. Following that, the staff is extending offers to start this week, most recently to 2027 top-50 wing Howard Williams, he announced on social media. Mark Pope […]Jul 22, 2026Read source

Brady Pettigrew offered by Kentucky BasketballThe Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff is coming off an eventful few days during which most of them spent time in Augusta, Georgia, at Peach Jam. The staff watched some of the best high school talent in the nation, some of whom received a UK offer. Class of 2028 4-star guard Brady Pettigrew announced on Tuesday […]Jul 21, 2026Read source

A new pair of 5-star offers prove Mark Pope is working overtime for Kentucky's future

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A new pair of 5-star offers prove Mark Pope is working overtime for Kentucky's futureMark Pope is planning way ahead for Kentucky with his latest set of five-star recruiting offers.Jul 21, 2026Read source

Mark Pope is swooping in on a 5-star guard that Louisville have long had their eyes on

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Mark Pope is swooping in on a 5-star guard that Louisville have long had their eyes onMark Pope and Kentucky are making moves for a five-star that bitter rival Louisville has long favored.Jul 21, 2026Read source

Peach Jam takeaways: Beckham Black, Lewis Uvwo deliver; latest buzz as college coaches evaluate top recruits

Peach Jam takeaways: Beckham Black, Lewis Uvwo deliver; latest buzz as college coaches evaluate top recruitsThe top standouts and how big-name recruits for Arkansas, Kentucky, Duke, Gonzaga, Iowa State and Vanderbilt fared at Peach JamJul 21, 2026Read source

Kentucky's recruiting focus is becoming excitingly clear with latest 5-star visitor

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Kentucky's recruiting focus is becoming excitingly clear with latest 5-star visitorMark Pope is making his focus known with Kentucky's newest five-star visit set to come soon.Jul 20, 2026Read source

Kentucky Basketball top-5 recruit RJ EvansThe Kentucky staff is on the road this weekend, splitting recruiting duties across the high school grassroots circuits in the last evaluation period of the year. On Saturday, Mark Pope was courtside in Rock Hill, South Carolina for the Adidas 3SSB Championships. While the priority is to evaluate the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes, Mark […]Jul 20, 2026Read source

Kentucky Baseball’s new infielder brings a whole lot of promiseTyler Bell was absolutely fantastic while in Lexington. We knew when he committed that as soon as he became eligible, he was going pro. And it didn’t take long for him to be selected, going 10th overall to the Colorado Rockies. But that leaves a huge hole in the middle of the infield for Kentucky. […]Jul 19, 2026Read source

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