Add two more names to the list.
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the thick of game prep for their matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers this Friday in Indianapolis, but they are still hot on the recruiting trail as the players are entering the portal from all over.
We have heard plenty of names that the UK staff has contacted, but now we can add two more players to the contact list. One will be a very familiar name to the BBN as well.
According to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, Kentucky has contacted Indiana transfer forward Mackenzie Mgbako. Polacheck has also reported that the staff has shown interest in Syracuse transfer guard Elijah Moore.
Let’s start with Mgbako.
The former 5-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American has spent the last two seasons in Bloomington after originally being committed to Duke. He was briefly recruited by Kentucky.
From New Jersey, Mgbako had a decent season for the Hoosiers. He finished the year averaging 12.2 points on 43.7% shooting and 33% from deep. He also added 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
It seems this may be initial contact, but Mgbako could be a potential fit in an Otega Oweh-type role if he was to head to the NBA after this season. Will be an interesting name to monitor in the coming days and weeks.
Now for Moore.
Originally from the Bronx, Moore had a decent freshman campaign for the Orange. He finished the year averaging 5.2 points per game on 39% shooting from the field and 31.5% from deep.
As a former 4-star recruit and top-60 player in the class of 2024, Moore possesses plenty of upside that can make an impact in the right system. Will that be in Lexington? It is still too early to tell.
It appears the UK staff is casting a wide net once again this offseason. Now, we have two more talented players to add to the portal watch list.
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