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Mark Pope is pursuing a Senegalese forward who would be a homerun addition for Kentucky

Mark Pope is pursuing a Senegalese forward who would be a homerun addition for Kentucky

One position that Mark Pope still has a ton of work to do when it comes to the 2026-27 roster is the power forward spot. Fans have been ready for a Justin McBride commitment over the last few days.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 23
Mark Pope should reach out to this former Kentucky Wildcat in the transfer portal

Mark Pope should reach out to this former Kentucky Wildcat in the transfer portal

Power forward is the spot where Kentucky still has a ton of work to do in the transfer portal. It looks like the Wildcats are in a great spot to land James Madison PF Justin McBride, but Mark Pope would still need another power forward.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 23
A new transfer guard target has emerged for Kentucky basketball

A new transfer guard target has emerged for Kentucky basketball

Kentucky is trying to work out its situation in the frontcourt as they look to fill out the starting forward spot along with depth pieces there and at the center position, but depth in the backcourt is also very important.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 23
Mark Pope has to have a trick up his sleeve when it comes to Kentucky's star player

Mark Pope has to have a trick up his sleeve when it comes to Kentucky's star player

Kentucky has had a very interesting offseason full of ups and downs for the Wildcats head coach Mark Pope. The Wildcats have lost some players they didn’t want to lose to the portal like Collin Chandler and the staff has missed on some of their top transfer portal targets like Donnie Freeman.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 22
Mark Pope has reached out to a former five-star recruit in the transfer portal

Mark Pope has reached out to a former five-star recruit in the transfer portal

Mark Pope has already landed two guards in the transfer portal as Washington’s Zoom Diallo and Furman’s Alex Wilkins have committed to Kentucky. These were two really solid additions by the staff, but Pope still needs to add more depth to the backcourt.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 22
Mark Pope might have to look across the globe for a power forward

Mark Pope might have to look across the globe for a power forward

Power forward is the position that has sparked some issues for the Kentucky Wildcats so far in the transfer portal. Mark Pope and the staff went all in on Donnie Freeman and missed, which set off a snowball effect that led to them missing Sebastian Rancik.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 21
Kentucky has added a new player to the 2026-27 basketball roster

Kentucky has added a new player to the 2026-27 basketball roster

On a week full of frustration for Big Blue Nation, finally, there is some good news as Braydon Hawthorne is officially back and will play for the Kentucky Wildcats next season, he announced.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 21
A school other than Kentucky and Kansas is making a push for Tyran Stokes

A school other than Kentucky and Kansas is making a push for Tyran Stokes

For months now, Mark Pope has been working his tail off to try to land the #1 player in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes. This has been one of the most interesting recruitments we have seen in a really long time, as it has been quiet, and as of April 21st, Stokes still hasn’t made a decision, plus a commitment date is not set.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 21
Mark Pope might be under more pressure following Billy Donovan's decision

Kentucky coach Mark Pope might be under even more pressure following Billy Donovan's Bulls decision

Pope's seat just got hotter.

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 21
Mark Pope and Kentucky need to hope these two players pull out of the NBA Draft

Mark Pope and Kentucky need to hope these two players pull out of the NBA Draft

As the Donnie Freeman saga is officially over with him picking to play for Rick Pitino at Saint John’s next year rather than Kentucky, Mark Pope has to make a pivot.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 21
Where does Kentucky go from here in the frontcourt after missing on Donnie Freeman?

Where does Kentucky go from here in the frontcourt after missing on Donnie Freeman?

Big Blue Nation is incredibly frustrated this morning, knowing that last night the Kentucky coaching staff missed on Donnie Freeman, with him committing to play for Rick Pitino at Saint John’s.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 20
This quote on Donnie Freeman's decision to pick St. John's will frustrate Kentucky fans

This quote on Donnie Freeman's decision to pick St. John's will frustrate Kentucky fans

For the last few days, Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have been in a really good spot for Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman, but this morning, things started to swing in the direction of St.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 15
Washington guard Zoom Diallo transferring to SEC powerhouse

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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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Kentucky Forward Predicted to Transfer to Rising College Basketball Team

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 / Stadium Rant / April 13
Kentucky Wildcats Land Future Powerhouse QB Jake Nawrot In Major Recruiting Win

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.

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