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Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have missed on G-League guard Dink Pate

One of the more interesting recruitments that Kentucky has been a part of is the recruitment of G-League guard Dink Pate. The Westchester Knicks guard at one point was a top 30 high school recruit and averaged 16 points per game this year in the G-League.

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One of Kentucky's top PG targets is set to visit this weekend

Mark Pope has had plenty of Zoom calls the last few days. Part of that is due to the current dead period, which prohibits schools from hosting recruits on in-person visits.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 9

Kentucky is heavily pursuing a top transfer big man

We are starting to get a clearer picture of some of Kentucky's most prioritized targets in the transfer portal. While things seem to be moving quickly at the point guard spot, with names like BYU's Rob Wright, Washington's Zoom Diallo and LSU's Dedan Thomas coming up often, things are about to get interesting in the frontcourt.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 9

The good and the bad of guard Collin Chandler leaving Kentucky

Mark Pope got some surprising news on Wednesday evening when it was announced that Collin Chandler will be hitting the transfer portal. While he has not committed yet, all signs are pointing to him heading home to play for BYU.

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

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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.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 7

This PF transferring out of the ACC would be a perfect fit for Mark Pope and Kentucky

Mark Pope and the coaching staff have work to do in the transfer portal this cycle as a ton of players have to be replaced. Not only do they have to be replaced, but Pope needs to go out and get some talented players to replenish this roster.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 7

Kentucky Basketball 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff will be working tirelessly over the next few weeks to add players to the 2026-27 roster via the transfer portal.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 7

Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic has entered the transfer portal

Another Kentucky Wildcat is going portaling. On Tuesday it was announced that Andrija Jelavic would be entering the portal after one season in Lexington.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 7

Mark Pope had a message for Big Blue Nation right when the transfer portal opened

The clock has officially struck midnight on April 7th, which means the transfer portal is open and the Kentucky Wildcats will be looking to reload. This offseason is going to be incredibly important for the Kentucky Wildcats and head coach Mark Pope.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 6

Three biggest needs for Mark Pope and Kentucky in the transfer portal

It is officially that time as tomorrow the transfer portal is set to open up and the Kentucky Wildcats will be looking to revamp the roster for the 2026-27 season.

College Basketball 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

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 6

Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate is set to enter the transfer portal

Add another Wildcat to the list of departures for Mark Pope's Kentucky squad. On Monday, it was announced that forward Mo Dioubate would be entering the transfer portal once it opens on Tuesday beginning at midnight.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 6

This 19ppg scorer from the Big 10 needs to be Kentucky's #1 priority at the two

Kentucky has already lost two guards to eligibility and two to the transfer portal, so Mark Pope is going to be doing a lot of adding via the transfer portal.

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.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22