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February 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team G-League guard Dink Pate (1) of the Mexico City Capitanes drives to the basket against Team C forward Zach Edey (14) of the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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G League Guard Dink Pate Goes On-Record About His College Recruitment, Relationship with Jason Hart, and More

Jacob Polacheck01/22/26

Christian Collins (Photo by Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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RPM Update: The Latest With 5-Star Christian Collins and Kentucky

Jacob Polacheck12/17/25

Trey Hillerich on Kentucky visit (Photo provided by Trey Hillerich)

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In-State 2028 3-Star Center Trey Hillerich Recaps Kentucky Visit

Jacob Polacheck12/15/25

Caleb Holt (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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No. 2-Ranked Senior Caleb Holt on Kentucky: 'Mark Pope is a Real Believer in Me'

Jacob Polacheck12/05/25

Nasir Anderson (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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Kentucky Has 'Been in Contact the Most' for 2027 No. 1-Ranked PG Nasir Anderson

Jacob Polacheck12/05/25

Bruce Branch (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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Kentucky Coach Mark Pope May Have Found His Next Chess Match in 5-Star Forward Bruce Branch

Jacob Polacheck12/05/25

Christian Collins (Photo by Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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The Latest in NIL Discussions Between Kentucky and 5-Star Forward Christian Collins

Jacob Polacheck12/04/25

Left: (Owensboro Sportscenter) Right: (Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images)

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Six Kentucky Targets Are Coming to Play in an Event in Western Kentucky

Jacob Polacheck12/04/25

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

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Kentucky Didn't Land an Early Signee, but Mark Pope is 'Really Excited About Where We Are' in Recruiting

Jacob Polacheck11/20/25

Kentucky's head coach Mark Pope coaches against Eastern Illinois at Rupp Arena. November 14, 2025. © Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Kentucky Basketball Early Signing Period Intel: Everything You Need to Know

Jacob Polacheck11/17/25

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches as the Cards go up on Kentucky in the first half during the UofL-UK annual rivalry game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Nov. 11, 2025. © Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Early Signing Period Begins: Here's What We Know About Kentucky's 2026 Targets

Jacob Polacheck11/12/25

Christian Collins (Photo by Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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New Intel: A Shift in the Recruitment of 5-Star Forward Christian Collins

Jacob Polacheck11/08/25

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope questions a call of blocking on the Cats while they take on Nicholls in the first half at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Nov. 4, 2025. © Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Mark Pope Addresses Potential for Mid-Year Enrollee Amid Tyran Stokes Rumors: 'I Don't Worry About Disrupting a Team So Much'

Jacob Polacheck11/06/25

Here Comes the Boom (Graphic: Steven Peake/Kentucky Sports Radio)

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Here Comes the Boom: The Latest on Kentucky Targets as Players Cut Their Lists

Jacob Polacheck11/05/25

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope looked on as the Kentucky Wildcats host the Georgetown Hoyas at Rupp Arena in Lexington on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. © Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Kentucky Basketball Recruiting Notebook: Running Through UK's Top 2026 Targets as the Season Begins

Jacob Polacheck11/04/25

Here Comes the Boom (Graphic: Steven Peake/Kentucky Sports Radio)

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Here Comes the Boom: Christian Collins is Nearing a Decision and Where Does Kentucky Go Next?

Jacob Polacheck10/31/25

Christian Collins (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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New Intel: 5-Star Forward Christian Collins Nears a Decision

Jacob Polacheck10/29/25

Dec 22, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; NBA G League Ignite guard London Johnson (2) dribbles the ball against Greensboro Swarm guard Kobi Simmons (2) during the first half at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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College Basketball is Seeing an Influx of G League Players Commit

Jacob Polacheck10/29/25

Christian Collins (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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Christian Collins' High School Coach Breaks Down His Game Ahead of Commitment

Jacob Polacheck10/28/25

Christian Collins (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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The Latest Intel on 5-Star SF Christian Collins

Jacob Polacheck10/27/25

Obinna Ekezie on Kentucky visit (Photo: UK Athletics)

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5-Star Center Obinna Ekezie Jr. Says He Likes How Kentucky Uses Its Bigs After Attending Win Over Purdue

Jacob Polacheck10/26/25

Chase Lumpkin with Kentucky coach Mark Pope (Photo provided by Chase Lumpkin)

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2027 4-Star SG Chase Lumpkin Recaps Kentucky Visit: 'I Really Loved It There'

Jacob Polacheck10/25/25

Here Comes the Boom (Graphic: Steven Peake/Kentucky Sports Radio)

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Here Comes the Boom: Josh Irving Commits to Texas A&M, So What's Next For Kentucky?

Jacob Polacheck10/23/25

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Kentucky head coach Mark Pope waits to speak at SEC Media Day in the Grand Bohemian Hotel. © Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Updating Kentucky Basketball's Recruiting Big Board After Josh Irving Commits to Texas A&M

Jacob Polacheck10/23/25

Lincoln Cosby (Photo credit: Jamie Shaw/Rivals) and Obinna Ekezie Jr. (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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Kentucky Set to Host Two Top 10 Recruits for Purdue Exhibition

Jacob Polacheck10/22/25