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Feb 21, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) celebrates with fans after the game at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has set up a meeting with a 6'9 unicorn in the transfer portal

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Apr 8, 2026

Nov 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) brings the ball up the court against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Rob Wright III is the point guard Kentucky's Mark Pope needs to go all in for

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Apr 8, 2026

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Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) with the ball as Southern Methodist University Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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

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Apr 7, 2026

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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

A Kentucky wing has announced he will be returning for another season in Lexington

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Apr 7, 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

Kentucky's Mark Pope has found a new point guard target in the transfer portal

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Apr 7, 2026

Arkansas head coach John Calipari watches his team during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

Portal Choices Will Clearly Tell Where Next Hogs Team Will Finish

Kent Smith

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls a play during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky Basketball 2026 Transfer Portal Tracker

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Apr 15, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) fives guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic has entered the transfer portal

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 7, 2026

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Kentucky's Mark Pope has set up a zoom call with an elite combo guard from FAU

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during an interview at the practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

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

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Apr 7, 2026

Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; LSU Tigers guard Dedan Thomas Jr. talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Kentucky set to have a zoom call with one of the SEC's top point guards

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Apr 7, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno signs deal to return to Kentucky while also testing NBA Draft process

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Apr 6, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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

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Apr 6, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks guard DJ Wagner drives against the Queens Royals in a game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.

Wagner Leaving Hogs Offers No Surprise

Kent Smith

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) reacts after a made three point basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate is set to enter the transfer portal

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Apr 6, 2026

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

Talent evaluation wasn't the problem for Mark Pope in the portal last year this was

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Acaden Lewis (55) controls the ball against the Utah State Aggies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

A former Kentucky point guard signee is in the transfer portal

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Apr 5, 2026

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