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Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison is 'hungry' this offseason according to Mark Pope

One player who will return to Lexington for another season playing under Mark Pope for the Kentucky Wildcats is center Brandon Garrison. Last season for the Wildcats, Garrison averaged 5.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

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Mark Pope is excited to have continuity on next season's roster

Heading into his first season at Kentucky, Mark Pope was forced to put together an entire team from scratch, all through the transfer portal. Now, Pope is getting some continuity for next season, with a mix of four returning players (counting Otega Oweh, who is testing the NBA Draft process), six transfers, and two freshmen.

Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Mark Pope Makes Big NIL Admission on Kentucky Future

As most college coaches express concern over the changing landscape of NIL, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is leaning into the chaos. Appearing on CBS Sports with Jon Rothstein on Wednesday, Pope shared a perspective rarely heard in the current college basketball climate.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 1

Kentucky offers 5-star recruit Christian Collins

Collins has become a national sensation and is now a top recruiting target for Mark Pope and the Wildcats. Christian Collins is a 6-foot-8, 5-star forward from St.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 1

Kentucky visits 4-star guard Christian Gibson

Add another name to the list of players that have received a visit. The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has been active in the last week, taking time to visit their top targets in the class of 2026.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / April 30

Former Kentucky star Georgia Amoore suffers ACL injury during Mystics’ practice

With Amoore just finishing her collegiate career and getting drafted, she will have to fight through some adversity to get back on the court after the injury.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Mark Pope Confident in Kentucky’s Roster, Still Looking to Add Final Pieces

With most of the offseason transfer portal frenzy behind them, the Kentucky Wildcats appeared to have their 2025–26 roster just about set. That was, until

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 30

Mark Pope explains the plan for the future of Kentucky star Otega Oweh

Last season, Otega Oweh was the star player for the Kentucky Wildcats, and Big Blue Nation is hoping he will be one of the best players in the nation next season.

Kendrick Gilbert News / A Sea of Blue / April 30

Kendrick Gilbert commits to Louisville

Gilbert is staying in the Bluegrass. A once-promising Kentucky Wildcats signee is now playing for the school’s biggest rival. On Wednesday, former Kentucky defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert committed to the Louisville Cardinals.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 30

Kentucky basketball given an A+ grade for transfer portal additions

Kentucky brought in five players via the transfer portal who will help the Wildcats have one of the best rosters in the nation. Neil Blackmon of Saturday Down South wrote an article grading all of the SEC teams based on how they did in the transfer portal, and the Wildcats earned an A+.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 30

CBS Sports has Kentucky basketball ranked outside of the top ten for the 2025-26 season

Mark Pope worked wonders in the transfer portal, putting together a roster that is without question capable of winning it all. Some believe this team will be ranked in the top ten for the beginning of the season, but this team will be around the top ten.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 30

Kentucky vaults to No. 3 in a preseason top 25 ranking

Mark Pope is building a deep roster heading into the 2025-26 Season. The Kentucky Wildcats are building a roster that looks like one that will be ranked high in the top 25 polls to start the 2025-26 college basketball Season.

Otega Oweh News / A Sea of Blue / April 29

Otega Oweh and Jaland Lowe officially testing the NBA Draft process

Otega Oweh and Jaland Lowe will test the professional waters while keeping college eligibility intact. On Tuesday, the NBA released its list of early entry candidates for the 2025 NBA Draft, which includes Kentucky Wildcats rising senior Otega Oweh and rising junior Jaland Lowe.

Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Kentucky's Mark Pope Makes Move on Five-Star Recruit

It is safe to say that Mark Pope has found his bearings returning to Lexington, Kentucky, as the head coach of the Wildcats. Although the Wildcats saw an exit in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, their offseason has been one of the best in all of college basketball.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 29

Kentucky basketball listed as one of five winners in the transfer portal

Mark Pope had a lot of work to do in the transfer portal to put together a roster capable of winning a national title, and he hit it out of the park. The Wildcats added five players via the transfer portal, all of whom will have a significant role in helping this team win a lot of basketball games.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 29

Mark Pope is after a former ACC guard in the transfer portal

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have lost two guards recently as four-star point guard Acaden Lewis left the 2025 recruiting class and Travis Perry hit the transfer portal.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 29

Kentucky was given an excellent seed in Joe Lunardi's Way Too Early 2026 Bracketology

The NCAA Tournament just ended, so some might believe it is time for Joe Lunardi to get some rest, but that is not the case. Lunardi recently released his way too early Bracketology for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and he seems to really like the Kentucky Wildcats.

Kam Williams News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 29

Kam Williams had a special message for BBN after his Kentucky visit

Kam Williams is a player that Kentucky fans are fired up to see play in Rupp Arena, as he is going to be a star for the Wildcats. Last season for Tulane as a true freshman, Williams averaged 9.3 points per game to go with 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks.

Denzel Aberdeen News / A Sea of Blue / April 28

Kentucky Basketball officially welcomes 4 new Wildcats to Lexington

Incoming transfers Denzel Aberdeen, Kam Williams, Jaland Lowe, and Mouhamed Dioubate enjoyed their first taste of Lexington. This weekend marked a significant moment for four of the Kentucky Wildcats’ incoming basketball transfers as they made their first official visit to Lexington.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 28