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

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

We are inching closer to the transfer portal opening, as it will open on April 7th. Knowing the Wildcats only have one player committed in the 2026 class, most of the new additions to the 2026-27 roster will come from the transfer portal unless Kentucky lands either Tyran Stokes or Dink Pate.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 31
Kentucky should take a look at this guard who helped Miami (OH) go 31-0 in the transfer portal

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

Every college basketball fan fell in love with the Cinderella story that was Miami of Ohio this season. The RedHawks went 31-0 in the regular season. They then were upset in the MAC Tournament but played SMU in the First Four and won.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 31
Three reasons Mo Williams was a homerun hire for Mark Pope and Kentucky

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

A big announcement was made on Monday as Kentucky hired Mo Williams to be a new assistant coach on the team. Williams is the father of Mason Williams, who was Kentucky’s first recruit in the 2026 class.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 30
Mark Pope must land this Kentucky native in the transfer portal who shoots 47% from three

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

A massive addition to the transfer portal just happened as former Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr. announced that he plans to hit the portal when it opens on April 7th.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 30
Three bigs Mark Pope needs to take a look at in the transfer portal

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

Many project one or two members of the Kentucky frontcourt from last season to hit the transfer portal in the coming days, so Mark Pope and his staff will have to try to land some elite talent from the portal.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 29
Mark Pope can't gamble on three-point shooters in the transfer portal

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

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will be looking to replace a lot in the transfer portal, and one thing that Pope will need a ton of is three-point shooting.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 29
Top three options for Mark Pope and Kentucky in the transfer portal

Top three options for Mark Pope and Kentucky in the transfer portal

This offseason is going to be very important for Mark Pope as he needs to put together an elite roster so that Kentucky can have an excellent 2026-27 season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 28
What does Jaland Lowe hitting the transfer portal mean for Kentucky?

What does Jaland Lowe hitting the transfer portal mean for Kentucky?

It was announced on Saturday morning that Kentucky point guard Jaland Lowe will be hitting the transfer portal and looking for a new school to finish his college basketball career.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 28
Getting a dominant center out of the transfer portal should be a priority for Mark Pope

Getting a dominant center out of the transfer portal should be a priority for Mark Pope

Obviously, Coach Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are going to be looking for a lot in the transfer portal this offseason, but one thing not a lot of folks are talking about is a dominant big man.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 27
Another Kentucky assistant coach won't be back on Mark Pope's staff next season

Another Kentucky assistant coach won't be back on Mark Pope's staff next season

It was announced on Friday night that Kentucky will be looking for another new member of the coaching staff. Earlier in the week, Jason Hart, who was the main recruiter on the staff, was leaving for SMU, and now Alvin Brooks III, who was the associate head coach, will not be back in Lexington next season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 27
Kentucky basketball has picked up its first commitment in the 2026 class

Kentucky basketball has picked up its first commitment in the 2026 class

Kentucky fans have been eagerly waiting for their first commitment in the 2026 class. After missing out on two of their top three targets, with one still undecided, the staff moved very quickly with a four-star PG in the class.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 26
Kentucky Coach Mark Pope released a statement on his new hire Keegan Brown

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope released a statement on his new hire Keegan Brown

Mark Pope made a new hire to his staff this week as the Wildcats added Keegan Brown as the Director of Roster Management. Coach Pope has said that this role isn’t truly a GM position, but hearing the position described by the athletic department, it definitely has some similarities to a GM.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 25
Will an NBA team give Kentucky star Otega Oweh a chance?

Will an NBA team give Kentucky star Otega Oweh a chance?

Otega Oweh’s college basketball career has officially come to an end as the Wildcats lost to Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. Oweh spent two years at Oklahoma and two years in Lexington playing for Mark Pope.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 25
Mark Pope needs to reach out to this elite freshman guard in the transfer portal

Mark Pope needs to reach out to this elite freshman guard in the transfer portal

The transfer portal is not open yet, but players have already announced their intention to hit the portal once it does open on the 7th of April. One player who did announce his intention to hit the portal when it opens is Portland freshman point guard Joel Foxwell.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24
Kentucky coach addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's $7-$9 million NIL claim

Kentucky coach addresses Yaxel Lendeborg's $7-$9 million NIL claim

Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope is facing a long offseason.

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Kentucky Vs. Santa Clara Preview: Key Matchups, Predictions, And Players To Watch”

Kentucky Vs. Santa Clara Preview: Key Matchups, Predictions, And Players To Watch”

A game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Santa Clara Broncos is just the type of matchup that often becomes a trendy upset pick. The Wildcats and Broncos will do battle on Friday at 12:15 ET to kick off the madness and with so much on the line, it’s critical to get off to a hot start.

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