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Is this 16 ppg scorer in the ACC a system fit for Mark Pope and Kentucky?

Is this 16 ppg scorer in the ACC a system fit for Mark Pope and Kentucky?

Mark Pope and his coaching staff are getting ready to start looking for talent in the transfer portal as it opens on April 7th. Many players have already announced that they plan to enter the portal when it opens, so Pope and his staff are already likely scouting these players.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1

Mark Pope needs to make this five-star seven-footer in the 2027 class a priority

With the 2026 class about done aside from seeing if Coach Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are able to land the #1 player Tyran Stokes, this staff is starting to look at some of the elite talent in the 2027 class.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1
Kentucky conducted an in-home visit with a top 2027 prospect

Kentucky conducted an in-home visit with a top 2027 prospect

Transfer season is off and running as coaches are figuring out who to contact once the portal officially opens on April 7, but this is also when high school recruiting starts to heat up again.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 31
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.

Mark Pope 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.

Mark Pope 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.

Mark Pope 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.

Mark Pope 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.

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”

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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