Kentucky reaches out to Rutgers transfer Paul Mulcahy

A new player just hit the transfer portal and Kentucky has already expressed interest. According to Adam Zagoria, Kentucky is one of four schools to reach out to Rutgers transfer Paul Mulcahy, along with Kansas State, Michigan, and West Virginia. The 6’7″ 213 lbs. guard announced this morning he will use his final season of eligibility elsewhere as a grad transfer.

Thank You Rutgers ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qUXhp11fjU

— Paul Mulcahy (@paulmulcahy_4) June 9, 2023

As a senior, Mulcahy averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.6 rebounds for the Scarlet Knights while shooting 41.6% from the field and 37.0% (20-54) from the outside. Over four years, he started 81 of 121 games, averaging 6.8 points, 4.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.

Mulcahy suffered a shoulder injury in Rutgers’ season opener vs. Columbia. He missed four games due to the injury but dealt with the pain throughout the season, averaging 6.5 points on 37.5% shooting in the final 11 games. By the end of the season, freshman Derek Simpson took over more of the lead guard role for the Scarlet Knights, who finished 19-15 and lost to Hofstra in the first round of the NIT.

Kentucky doesn’t exactly need another guard next season, but at 6’7″, Mulcahy is big enough to play on the wing and is a decent shooter and excellent passer. With potentially eight freshmen and two sophomores, the Cats could use a veteran with four years of experience if he’s willing to accept a backup role.