The McDonald's All-American Game wasn't the typical experience for Kentucky basketball fans. For years, the rosters were loaded with future Wildcats.

Tyran Stokes at the McDonald's All-American Game

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Tyran Stokes Shines in 4th Quarter of McDonald's All-American Game

One week from today, the transfer portal will officially be open for business. We're doing our best to brace for the chaos at KSR Headquarters,

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UK Fans of the Day Want Afternoon Transfer Portal Notes

Good morning, friends. It's a beautiful Tuesday morning, and shaping up to be another busy one on the Kentucky sports front.   Monday was newsy, with

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KSR Today: McDonald's All-American Games, Spring Football, Midweek Baseball

Will it be Kansas or Kentucky for the No. 1 player in the country? Tyran Stokes is not ready to share that answer quite yet. In fact, as much as he

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Tyran Stokes wants to prove character and coachability at the next level

Mark Pope has already brought in a former Jackson State high school commit and the program's head coach for Kentucky's 2026-27 roster. Could he go

Dec 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Jackson State Tigers guard Daeshun Ruffin (24) smiles after a play during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Jackson State's leading scorer Daeshun Ruffin expected to hit the portal

A new name is popping up for Kentucky in the transfer portal. Butler guard Finley Bizjack announced his intentions to enter the portal on Monday, and

Feb 25, 2026; Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA; Butler Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack (11) drives against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at William B. Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Kentucky Expected to Be Involved With Butler Guard Finley Bizjack

Mark Pope landed his first 2026 high school commit earlier this week with the addition of four-star guard Mason Williams. Is another future Wildcat

Chris Washington Jr. on his visit to Alabama (via Washington's Instagram)

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Bio Blast: 2026 four-star forward Chris Washington Jr.

Kentucky already added one late commitment in the class of 2026; are the Wildcats pushing for another? They've at least expressed interest in a new

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Kentucky reaches out to '26 four-star Chris Washington Jr.

Tyran Stokes is the top-ranked 2026 recruit in the country. He has the tape to back it up.  Stokes' high school senior mixtape (via the folks over at

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Tyran Stokes' senior season mixtape will have you dreaming of him in Kentucky blue

Kentucky has added its first commitment in the class of 2026 as four-star point guard Mason Williams, who backed away from his pledge to Jackson

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What 4-star PG Mason Williams' commitment means for Kentucky

Kentucky finally has its first commit in the 2026 class. Four-Star point guard Mason Williams committed to Kentucky on Friday following his official

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4-Star PG Mason Williams Commits to Kentucky

A new recruiting target has emerged for Mark Pope and Kentucky men's basketball.  As reported on Tuesday by Jacob Polacheck of KSR+, four-star point

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Bio Blast: 2026 four-star point guard Mason Williams

Kentucky has a new visitor set to arrive on campus. 2026 four-star point guard Mason Williams is set to take an officail visit to Kentucky on

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2026 4-Star PG Mason Williams Set to Visit Kentucky

The son of a Kentucky basketball legend is looking for a new college home.   Notre Dame guard Sir Mohammed expects to enter his name into the

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Sir Mohammed (Nazr's son) will reportedly enter the transfer portal

The 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season is over. While some of the results were exciting, particularly the Tennessee sweep and the victory at

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What the National Media is Saying About Kentucky after NCAA Tournament Exit

Christian Collins has made his college decision, and the five-star forward isn't heading to Kentucky. Collins announced his commitment to the USC

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5-Star Forward Christian Collins Chooses USC over Kentucky and Louisville

2026 five-star forward Christian Collins has set a commitment date for Wednesday, March 18 at noon PT, per Joe Tipton of Rivals and On3. He will

2026 5-Star Kentucky Target Christian Collins Sets Commitment Date

Kentucky was a finalist for five-star prospect Caleb Holt, but a different school with the Wildcat mascot closed the deal.  Holt announced his

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Kentucky target Caleb Holt announces commitment to Arizona

Tyran Stokes is a state champion -- but will he be a Wildcat?  Considered the top-ranked 2026 high school prospect and a top Kentucky recruiting

Tyran Stokes helped Rainier Beach win a state championship on Saturday

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope was recently in Philadelphia to check on G League guard Dink Pate of the Westchester Knicks. Now, he's set to talk with

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

Kentucky Expected to Have Zoom Call With Dink Pate

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope hit the road to recruit on Wednesday, checking in on G League guard Dink Pate in Philadelphia. Just one day later, Pope

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

Mark Pope Says Kentucky Will Explore 'Everywhere the NCAA Declares is Legal for Us to Recruit'

What in the WORLD happened in College Station? How do you build a 12-point lead and watch it not only disappear, but flip to a 21-point deficit in a

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Sources Say goes LIVE to talk Kentucky's disaster at A&M one week before Nashville

Mark Pope is back on the recruiting trail after Kentucky's loss to Texas A&M on Tuesday, but now he's checking on a G League player. Pope

Mark Pope Checks in on G League Guard Dink Pate

Another Kentucky basketball recruiting target is off the board. 2026 five-star forward Bruce Branch has committed to BYU, sources told Rivals' Joe

Bruce Branch commits to BYU over Kentucky (Photo: Jacob Polacheck/KSR+)

5-Star SF Bruce Branch Commits to BYU Over Kentucky and Others

Could the momentum be shifting back in Kentucky's favor for the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2026? Tyran Stokes wouldn't be in the process of

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Tyran Stokes' HS coach says another visit to Kentucky is in the works

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