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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

Baba Oladotun on his Kentucky Visit (Photo: UK Athletics)

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Baba Oladotun's Father Recaps Kentucky Visit: 'The Fanbase is Crazy'

Jacob Polacheck10/20/25

Milwaukee King 2027 wing Deuce McDuffie (Courtesy of Team Herro/ShotsbyMel).

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2027 3-Star SF Deuce McDuffie Receiving Kentucky Interest: 'We're Going to Plan a Visit Over There'

Jacob Polacheck10/16/25

Jalen Brown (Photo: Tosa West Boys Basketball Twitter)

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Kentucky Visits With 2027 3-Star SG Jalen Brown: 'I Know the Legacy They Have'

Jacob Polacheck10/16/25

Josh Irving poses with John Wall on Kentucky visit (Photo provided by Josh Irving)

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4-Star Center Josh Irving Says Kentucky 'Set the Standard Really High' As He Nears a Decision

Jacob Polacheck10/14/25

Boogie Cook poses with Kentucky coach Mark Pope (Photo provided by Boogie Cook)

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2028 4-Star SF Boogie Cook Recaps Kentucky Visit for Big Blue Madness

Jacob Polacheck10/13/25

From left to right: Jordan Smith Jr., Mark Pope, Caleb Holt (Photo provided to KSR+ by Jordan Smith Sr.)

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2026 No. 3-Ranked Prospect Jordan Smith Jr. Goes In-Depth on Kentucky Visit and Future Plans

Jacob Polacheck10/12/25

Dawson Battie (Photo via @HSScoutingHub on X)

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2027 Top 10 Prospect Dawson Battie Earns UK Offer: 'Kentucky is the Top of the Top'

Jacob Polacheck10/12/25

Bryson Howard (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

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4-Star SG Bryson Howard Has a Commitment Date in Mind, But Isn't Making it Public

Jacob Polacheck10/11/25

Reese Alston (Photo: Jamie Shaw/On3)

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4-Star PG Reese Alston Says Kentucky Has 'Been in Touch a Lot' Ahead of Big Blue Madness Visit

Jacob Polacheck10/09/25

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh spends time with Deron Rippey Jr. (Photo provided to KSR by Deron Rippey Sr.)

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5-Star PG Deron Rippey Jr. Got to Take in Pro Day and Spend Time with Otega Oweh During Kentucky Visit

Jacob Polacheck10/08/25