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Mark Pope needs to make this five-star seven-footer in the 2027 class a priority

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky conducted an in-home visit with a top 2027 prospect

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 1, 2026

March 10, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Tyrone Riley IV (5) dribbles the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Khalif Battle (99) during the first half in the semifinal of the West Coast Conference tournament at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Mark Pope will likely make another run at this 6'6 guard in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has to land the big names in the transfer portal this cycle

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 1, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Predicting three players from last year's Kentucky team who return for the 2026-27 season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 1, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Central Arkansas Bears guard Camren Hunter (1) dribbles the ball past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope has his eye on a 20ppg scorer in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks forward Brant Byers (22) takes a free throw during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Kentucky should take a look at this guard who helped Miami (OH) go 31-0 in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Butler Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack (11) drives to the basket against Providence Friars forward Oswin Erhunmwunse (55) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Would Butler guard Finley Bizjack be a good addition for Kentucky in the transfer portal?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Five-Star Recruit Tyran Stokes Still Deciding Between Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon

Caleb Sisk

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Would landing Tyran Stokes get all of Big Blue Nation bought back into Mark Pope?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 31, 2026

No coach has been more successful since the turn of the century than Roy Williams.

The 25 Best Men’s College Basketball Coaches of the Past 25 Years

Tyler Lauletta, Mike McDaniel

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Mar 31, 2026

Dec 8, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Three reasons Mo Williams was a homerun hire for Mark Pope and Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 31, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;
Liberty Flames guard Brett Decker Jr. (4) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Mark Pope must land this Kentucky native in the transfer portal who shoots 47% from three

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 30, 2026

Nov 21, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams congratulates Arkansas Razorbacks players after the game at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 115-61. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

REPORT: Mo Williams Leaving Jackson State to Join Mark Pope's Staff at Kentucky

Kyle Mosley

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Mar 30, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams gestures to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is adding an NBA All-Star/Champion to his coaching staff

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 30, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Miles Byrd (21) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Would this elite defender be a good fit for Kentucky in the transfer portal?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 30, 2026

Nebraska celebrate during a presentation after defeating the Omaha Mavericks at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers will play another outdoor match this fall when they take on Missouri at Wrigley Field.

Nebraska to Play Missouri Outdoors at Wrigley Field

Lincoln Arneal

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) blocks out in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Three bigs Mark Pope needs to take a look at in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mark Pope can't gamble on three-point shooters in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 29, 2026

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