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The Donnie Freeman sweepstakes is heating up and Mark Pope needs to make a move

Things are coming down to the wire for power forward Donnie Freeman in the transfer portal, and things are not going great for the Kentucky Wildcats and Mark Pope.

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Mark Pope has two new transfer portal players coming to visit Kentucky next week

Mark Pope has officially landed two players in the transfer portal, as Washington point guard Zoom Diallo and Furman point guard Alex Wilkins have picked Kentucky.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 19

This 7'5 Kentucky native could be a perfect backup five for Mark Pope

The plan at center next season for the Kentucky Wildcats will be the return of Malachi Moreno. Last season as a true freshman, Moreno averaged 7.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 58.2% from the field.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 19

Missing on this PF in the transfer portal could be a good thing for Kentucky

Power forward has been one of the positions that Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have to fill with Andrija Jelavic and Mo Dioubate gone. The two players that Pope has had on campus at the power forward position are Syracuse’s Donnie Freeman and Colorado’s Sebastian Rancik.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 18

Mark Pope and Kentucky have landed a future star point guard in the transfer portal

Mark Pope has been searching far and wide in the transfer portal to reload the Kentucky backcourt, which has lost every single player from last season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 18

Will Mark Pope and Kentucky get involved with the best shooter in the transfer portal?

Mark Pope is starting to make some moves in the transfer portal, but one of the things that this roster still needs a ton of is three-point shooting. Obviously, shooting wasn’t elite last season, and the Wildcats lost their best three-point shooter as Collin Chandler has gone home to play for BYU.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 17

Where do things stand between Kentucky and star PF transfer Donnie Freeman?

Currently, Mark Pope and Kentucky only have one player committed in the transfer portal, and that is Washington point guard transfer, Zoom Diallo. The Wildcats are in desperate need of some forwards in the portal, and Kentucky’s number one target is Donnie Freeman.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 17

Mark Pope has targeted a new forward in the transfer portal

There are multiple positions on the floor for Kentucky that will need a full revamp, and one of them is the entire frontcourt. Obviously, Mark Pope plans to have Malachi Moreno back once he tests the NBA waters and pulls his name out of the NBA Draft, but the Wildcats will still need a backup center and multiple power forwards.

Mark Pope News / The SportsRush / April 17

Kentucky misses on Rob Wright as point-guard focus shifts to Zoom Diallo

Mark Pope’s search for a transfer point guard hit a wall and found a solution in the same week. Rob Wright III pulled out of the transfer portal and returned to BYU on April 15, ending what had become one of Kentucky’s most closely watched recruitments this offseason.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 16

Tyran Stokes commented on Zoom Diallo's commitment to Kentucky

Mark Pope still has a long way to go to put together his 2026-27 roster, but yesterday evening, he landed his first commitment via the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 16

Zoom Diallo's high school coach calls him an 'ultimate winner'

Kentucky basketball picked up their guy in Washington transfer point guard Zoom Diallo. The 6-4 guard took a visit to Lexington over the weekend and after going after both he and BYU's Rob Wright, Mark Pope and the staff zeroed in on the guy they want.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 15

Kentucky needs to surround Zoom Diallo with the right guys

The Kentucky Wildcats have picked up their starting point guard in Washington transfer Zoom Diallo. This comes after an eventful last few days where Kentucky also targeted BYU's Rob Wright, that ultimately fell through, which led the Wildcats back to pushing hard for Diallo's services.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 15

Washington guard Zoom Diallo transferring to SEC powerhouse

Diallo entered the transfer portal after spending his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Washington Huskies.

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 15

What is the plan for Kentucky at point guard with Rob Wright III off the board?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats had to knock the point guard position out of the park in the transfer portal this cycle, but the staff just missed on their top target.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Kentucky Forward Predicted to Transfer to Rising College Basketball Team

Forward Mouhamed Dioubate was solid in his first season with the Kentucky Wildcats. The junior appeared in 31 games and made 10 starts, averaging 8.8 points (career-high), 5.5 rebounds and one assist.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 15

Kentucky adds another transfer forward to the growing visit list

Kentucky's long visitor list for this week is still growing. On top of already hosting Zoom Diallo, Rob Wright, and the 2027 top prospect Tyran Stokes, Syracuse's Donnie Freeman is currently on campus.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 14

A top transfer forward has rescheduled his visit to Kentucky

Plenty of developments have been happening as of late with Kentucky's efforts in the portal. Not only is BYU making a strong push to return PG Rob Wright, Kentucky is seen as the current frontrunner for Zoom Diallo, unless they land Wright or another school swoops.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 14

Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance made an announcement on his future plans

Mark Pope took a big risk last offseason in the transfer portal as he brought in Arizona State center Jayden Quaintance. The star freshman was dominant during his time at ASU, but late into the year, he suffered an ACL tear.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 14

Here is a very important aspect of Donnie Freeman's visit to Kentucky

It has been a big week of visits for Kentucky as Rob Wright III and Tyran Stokes were on campus yesterday, and another very important visitor will be arriving today.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 13

Kentucky adds three transfers to the growing visit list this week

The visitor list is getting really long for Kentucky basketball this week and it's getting clear who they are prioritizing on the roster. After getting visits from Zoom Diallo, Rob Wright, Jalen Cox, Donnie Freeman, and the #1 player in the 2026 class, a pair of guards and a big have been added.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / April 13

Explosive Week FOR Kentucky: Tyran Stokes + Rob Wright Take Center Stage

Kentucky Wildcats finds itself at a pivotal crossroads, and this week in Lexington could go a long way in defining what comes next. Elite prospects Tyran Stokes and Rob Wright both set to be on campus, the spotlight isn’t just bright it’s unavoidable.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / April 13

Kentucky Wildcats Land Future Powerhouse QB Jake Nawrot In Major Recruiting Win

Will Stein is building up the Kentucky Wildcats. They are showing real signs that football is shifting toward something sustainable and dangerous in the SEC.

Mouhamed Dioubate News / Yardbarker / April 6

Kentucky's Mouhamed Dioubate needs to find right fit in transfer portal

Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate is going to be one of the more intriguing players in the college basketball transfer portal. Dioubate, a 6-foot-7 junior from Queens, New York, is expected to enter his name in the transfer portal when it opens up on April 7.

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