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Here Comes the Boom: Kentucky Recruiting Heating Up as the Fall Nears

Jacob Polacheckby: Jacob Polacheck07/24/25PolacheckKSR
Here Comes the Boom (Graphic: Steven Peake/KSR)
Here Comes the Boom (Graphic: Steven Peake/KSR)

Here Comes the Boom returns to talk all the latest in Kentucky basketball recruiting news. A lot has happened in the last week.

2026 five-star forward Anthony Thompson just released a top seven list, including Kentucky on there. He hasn’t set any official visits yet, but those could come soon. He’s the latest of many top 2026 prospects to cut their lists in recent weeks.

Kentucky has also extended a few more offers since Peach Jam. New offers include 2026 four-star forwards Cole Cloer and Maximo Adams, each added offers in the recent week.

Here’s Kentucky’s official visit schedule:

Deron Rippey: Aug. 1-3

Caleb Holt: Sept. 12-14

Cam Williams: Sept. 26-28

Christian Collins: Postponed (originally Oct. 12)

Jordan Smith Jr.: Oct. 12-14

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2025-08-02