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

Jacob Polacheckby: Jacob Polacheck19 hours agoPolacheckKSR
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
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

Despite not landing a commit before the early signing period, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope says he's "really excited about where we are."

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