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Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) brings the ball up court against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Will Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins be a good fit playing together at Kentucky?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 20, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Adrian Autry speaks to forward Donnie Freeman (1) during a first overtime period against the California Golden Bears at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The Donnie Freeman sweepstakes is heating up and Mark Pope needs to make a move

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 20, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has two new transfer portal players coming to visit Kentucky next week

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 19, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans center Gabe Dynes (45) and Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) fight for the ball during the second half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

This 7'5 Kentucky native could be a perfect backup five for Mark Pope

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 19, 2026

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Feb 21, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Sebastian Rancik (7) passes the ball in the first half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Missing on this PF in the transfer portal could be a good thing for Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 19, 2026

Oregon coach Dana Altman celebrates as the Ducks tie UCLA during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon Sunday, Dec 8, 2024.

Oregon Ducks Make Noise in the Transfer Portal With Key Addition

Zach Dimmitt

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky have landed a future star point guard in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) after a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Will Mark Pope and Kentucky get involved with the best shooter in the transfer portal?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 18, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) is announced in the starting lineup before the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Emily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images

Where do things stand between Kentucky and star PF transfer Donnie Freeman?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 17, 2026

Memphis' Aaron Bradshaw (11) looks to pass the ball as Florida Atlantic's Devin Williams (1) guards him during the game between the University of Memphis and FAU at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on January 29, 2026.

Mark Pope has targeted a new forward in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 17, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Sebastian Rancik (7) during a time out in the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Colorado Transfer Sebastian Rancik Visits SEC Powerhouse

Aiden Checketts

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

If Kentucky lands Furman transfer Alex Wilkins Mark Pope has a future star on his hands

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) moves the ball against Bruce Branch III (3) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes commented on Zoom Diallo's commitment to Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 16, 2026

Zoom Diallo on his Kentucky visit

Zoom Diallo's high school coach calls him an 'ultimate winner'

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 16, 2026

Tyran Stokes Recruitment: Kansas Gains Momentum After No. 1 Recruit Leaves Kentucky Uncommitted

Dillon Davis

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) brings the ball up court against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Kentucky needs to surround Zoom Diallo with the right guys

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) shoots a free throw against the Southern California Trojans during the overtime at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Zoom Diallo's commitment couldn't have come at a better time for Mark Pope and Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

What is the plan for Kentucky at point guard with Rob Wright III off the board?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 15, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) dribbles the ball during the first half against the UCF Knights at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky have officially missed on PG Rob Wright III

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 15, 2026

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