By ADAM ZAGORIA New Kentucky coach Mark Pope continues to build roster for his first season in the Bluegrass. Kentucky on Sunday landed a pledge from Wake Forest graduate transfer Andrew Carr. The 6-foot-10 West Chester, Pa. native averaged 13.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.5 assists last season with the Demon Deacons. Excited to announce I am transferring … [Read more...] about Kentucky adds Wake Forest grad transfer Andrew Carr
Kentucky adds Oklahoma transfer Otega Oweh
Otega Oweh, who averaged 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore at Oklahoma, has joined the Kentucky men’s basketball program for the 2024-25 season, head coach Mark Pope announced on Saturday. Oweh has seen action in 60 games and made 37 starts over a two-year career with the Sooners. He will have two years of eligibility with the Wildcats. “Otega shot 37 … [Read more...] about Kentucky adds Oklahoma transfer Otega Oweh
San Diego State transfer Lamont Butler commits to Kentucky
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