By SAM LANCE Mark Pope has another major grab in the transfer portal. San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats, his AAU coach Ryan Silver confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler has committed to @KentuckyMBB, his AAU coach @RyanSilver1 tells meAveraged 9.3 ppg and 3.0 apg pic.twitter.com/TjAy4I3Hv6— Adam Zagoria … [Read more...] about San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler commits to Kentucky
Drexel transfer Amari Williams commits to Kentucky, Mark Pope
By CHARLIE PARENT Coveted Drexel transfer Amari Williams has committed to Kentucky, he announced Sunday. The 3 time CAA Defensive Player of the Year is the third addition to new head coach Mark Pope’s roster, joining former BYU commit Collin Chandler and John Calipari era four-star signee Travis Perry. He chose the Wildcats over St. John’s and Mississippi … [Read more...] about Drexel transfer Amari Williams commits to Kentucky, Mark Pope
Jordan Classic: Five-star big man Jayden Quaintance updates recruitment after decommitting from Kentucky
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — After obtaining his release from Kentucky following the coaching change, five-star big man Jayden Quaintance is focusing on a handful of schools. The 6-foot-9, 230 pound big man from Word of God Academy (NC) is concentrating on Louisville, Memphis and Arkansas, but hasn’t made any finalized list, he told ZAGSBLOG after the Jordan Brand Classic … [Read more...] about Jordan Classic: Five-star big man Jayden Quaintance updates recruitment after decommitting from Kentucky
Jordan Classic: Former Kentucky commit Boogie Fland says John Calipari wants him at Arkansas
By ADAM ZAGORIA NEW YORK — Boogie Fland hasn’t made any firm decisions after re-opening his recruitment, but says former Kentucky coach John Calipari is trying to persuade him to follow the coach to Arkansas. “Oh yeah, I did [talk to him], he is,” the five-star Archbishop Stepinac (N.Y.) and PSA Cardinals point guard said after helping Team Air Jordan win the Jordan Brand … [Read more...] about Jordan Classic: Former Kentucky commit Boogie Fland says John Calipari wants him at Arkansas
Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard declares for NBA Draft
By ADAM ZAGORIA Kentucky freshman guard Reed Sheppard declared for the NBA Draft on Thursday. The 6-foot-3 Kentucky native averaged 12.5 points 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in his lone season in college, shooting 54% from the field and 52% from deep. He is the projected No. 7 pick per ESPN.com and follows fellow freshman guard Rob Dillingham into the Draft. “I’m … [Read more...] about Kentucky freshman Reed Sheppard declares for NBA Draft