Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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 / 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.

Florida forward Alex Condon makes decision on 2026-27

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.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 13

Mark Pope has a second elite point guard visiting Kentucky this week

Heading into this transfer portal cycle, Big Blue Nation knew Mark Pope would have to add a player at point guard, and then, when Jaland Lowe hit the portal, it was time for a full rebuild of the position.

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.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 12

Brandon Garrison has found his new home and will be staying in the SEC

Recently, it was announced that Kentucky center Brandon Garrison would be hitting the transfer portal and looking for a new school. For a few days, it seemed like he would be following Jason Hart to SMU, but this is not what happened.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 12

Mark Pope and Kentucky are trending for a top ten player in the transfer portal

Point guard was always going to be a priority for the Kentucky Wildcats in the transfer portal, but once Jaland Lowe jumped into the portal, it quickly became the top priority.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 12

Trent Noah announces his return to Kentucky for next season

Kentucky just got one of its depth pieces back for another season. On Sunday, Kentucky native at wing Trent Noah announced his return on social media. This comes after Kam Williams also announced he would be returning last week, as well as the expected returns of big men Malachi Moreno and Reece Potter.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 12

Kentucky is expected to be a top contender for this transfer big man

Kentucky's top backcourt targets are pretty much solidified at this point, as the staff has a long list of targets at those positions. Not to mention, a few top targets emerging at the forward position in the frontcourt.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 8

Kentucky to lose guard Collin Chandler to NCAA transfer portal

Collin Chandler had a strong season for the Kentucky Wildcats. He also became a fan favorite in Lexington for his ability to put up monster dunks. Big Blue Nation will certainly hate to see Chandler go, but that's exactly what is expected to happen.

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

Cal guard Justin Pippen, Scottie Pippen's son, enters transfer portal

Kansas State's PJ Haggerty enters transfer portal again

The 'Men's basketball national champion coaches' quiz

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / April 8

Kentucky Basketball Portal Update: Key Departures Raise Urgency

The Kentucky Wildcats are losing Andrija Jelavic and Mo Dioubate to the NCAA transfer portal, marking a pivotal third season for Mark Pope. The portal season kicks off, the team faces yet another wave of uncertainty.

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.

North Carolina turns to NBA champion Michael Malone as next head coach

Michael Malone has a chance at rare accomplishment with North Carolina

Comparing North Carolina's Michael Malone and Bill Belichick hires

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Charles Barkley had a very high compliment for Michigan

Charles Barkley paid the Michigan Wolverines a very high compliment during their dismantling of the Arizona Wildcats in Saturday’s Final Four game. Michigan jumped out to a 48-32 halftime lead on the way to an eventual 91-73 victory over Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, In.