Recruiting

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks to his bench during the first half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

College basketball is being turned on its head with the NCAA allowing pro players to return. Many coaches are voicing their opinion, including Pope.

Recruiting

College basketball is being turned on its head with the NCAA allowing pro players to return. Many coaches are voicing their opinion, including Pope.

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Dec 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope believes Kentucky is actually in a good spot in recruiting. He says he and the staff are 'shocked' at times by the reports they see being put out.

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out a play during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Believe it or not, Mark Pope and Kentucky have joined the latest trend of recruiting pros to return to college.

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2026 five-star forward Christian Collins is now open to other schools than just his top three.

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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2026 five-star wing Caleb Holt has included Kentucky in his updated list of schools.

Nov 26, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have found themselves in a bad spot with the 2026 recruiting class.

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One of the top in-state prospects took an unofficial visit to Kentucky on Tuesday.

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Kentucky was once an overwhelming favorite to land this top recruit.

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles as he watches the action during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Kentucky has a great shot to land one of the best players in the 2026 class.

Comparing Kentucky's 2024 recruiting class to current NBA stars

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Kentucky Briefing: Recruiting update on Kentucky basketball target VJ Edgecombe

VJ Edgecombe cut his list of schools down to three, including the Kentucky Wildcats.

Updated look at Kentucky's 2024 recruiting class following addition of forward Billy Richmond

John Calipari's five-man recruiting class is right behind Duke for second-best in the country for now.

Kentucky Basketball: Three biggest targets for John Calipari in the 2025 recruiting class

The Wildcats are in on the very best recruits in the class of 2025, but who are the most important targets?

Football

Where does Kentucky football's 2024 class stand after landing the Smith twins?

Baseball

Kentucky Baseball Hires Austin Cousino as Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant

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Kentucky in Top Five for '25 Quarterback Stone Saunders

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4-Star Tight End Damarion Witten Commits to Ohio State Over Kentucky, Others

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2024 Specialist Jacob Kauwe Commits to Kentucky

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Kentucky Cracks Top Five for 4-Star Defensive Lineman Dominic Kirks

Baseball

Report: Kentucky to Hire Former Wildcat Austin Cousino as Assistant, Recruiting Coordinator

Baseball

Kentucky Losing Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator Will Coggin to Georgia

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Kentucky in Top Four for 4-Star '24 CB Cameron Keys

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Kentucky Earns Commitment From 3-Star '24 EDGE Antwan Smith

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Former Texas Commit With Kentucky Interest Ron Holland Joining G League Ignite

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Kentucky Makes Top Six for 2024 Safety Jashad Presley