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Kentucky has not yet landed a big fish in the high school ranks since Mark Pope's arrival -- plenty of bites, but nothing to bring home and cook up

Mark Pope and Mikhail McLean go fishing with No. 1 recruit CJ Rosser

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No. 1 recruit CJ Rosser talks fishing with Kentucky and his MVP chase in the NBA

Nike EYBL Session II got off to a hot start in Memphis with Mark Pope, Mo Williams and Cody Fueger in attendance for the Wildcats. Kentucky checked

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KSR's Nike EYBL Live Blog (Day Two): Who is Mark Pope Watching?

KSR has arrived at the Memphis Sports & Events Center for Nike EYBL Session II and the very first live period of the recruiting cycle. Mark Pope

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KSR's Nike EYBL Live Period Live Blog: Who is Mark Pope Watching?

High school recruiting in 2026 did not go as planned for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. Tyran Stokes was the biggest loss, obviously, but the

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; NBA star Carmelo Anthony (center right) talks to University of Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope (right) during the Team Why Not and Team CP3 game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Team Why Not won 66-63. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

KSR's Guide to the First Summer Live Period for Kentucky

Ah, here it is, folks. The first recruiting weekend of the summer for the KSR crew. I'm sitting in the passenger's seat with Jacob Polacheck behind

Arkansas coach John Calipari and Kentucky coach Mark Pope

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KSR Today: Recruiting, Bat Cats and the NBA Combine

No matter how Mark Pope decides to fill out the rest of his 2026-27 Kentucky men's basketball roster, Kam Williams will be an X-Factor next season

Kam Williams. Missouri vs Kentucky, SEC Tournament on 3/12/2026 - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3

Mark Pope says Kam Williams is ready to make the leap to a starting role

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