We're still one week away from the official start of transfer portal season. The window for college basketball players to enter their names into the

Nov 11, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; UCA Bears guard Camren Hunter (1) leads a fast break as Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) and forward Nick Pringle (23) look on during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 93-56. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Bio Blast: Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter

Kentucky basketball fans will see a familiar face next season. Former assistant Joel Justus has caught the fever and is making his way back to the

Former Kentucky Assistant Joel Justus Returns to the SEC

The transfer portal is a week away from opening, but that hasn't stopped Kentucky from making moves. Sources tell KSR that Kentucky is expected to be

Kentucky Expected to Be Involved with Central Arkansas Guard Camren Hunter

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

It feels like forever ago -- roughly 2.5 years, actually -- that John Calipari was announcing Somto Cyril as part of Kentucky's 2024 signing class.

Jan 10, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Georgia Bulldogs center Somto Cyril (2) shoots a free throw after a flagrant foul against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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Former Kentucky signee Somto Cyril plans to enter transfer portal

Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope is adding a former NBA All-Star to his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mo Williams stepped

Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams gestures during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope praised Mo Williams before and after Kentucky's matchup vs. Jackson State last season

The most crucial offseason of Mark Pope’s career has officially begun, Kentucky not only adding a point guard, but the point guard’s dad — former

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Sources Say goes LIVE to talk Mo/Mason Williams, portal moves and MORE!

The tallest man in the history of college basketball is hitting the open market.   On3's Joe Tipton reported on Tuesday that Florida center Olivier

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators center Olivier Rioux (32) dunks the ball in the second half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

7-foot-9 Florida center Olivier Rioux plans to enter the transfer portal

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

Kentucky is expected to hire Jackson State head coach Mo Williams as an assistant under Mark Pope, multiple sources tell KSR.  The move comes on the

Kentucky to hire Jackson State's Mo Williams as assistant coach

The reaction to Kentucky hiring Mo Williams has been mixed, depending on what people choose to focus on. Some see the NBA career, recruiting ties,

Nov 19, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams reacts to play against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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The case for Mo Williams at Kentucky: Why I like the hire

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

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

It's early in the offseason for Kentucky men's basketball, but head coach Mark Pope is already making plenty of changes. Out go a couple of

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Kentucky Basketball Roster Tracker: The calm before the storm

Big Blue Nation isn't in a great place right now after a disappointing Kentucky Basketball season, but on Sunday, we at least got to watch two of our

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A Spectacular Sunday makes for a Final Four Kentucky fans can sit with

The college basketball transfer portal window is still eight days away from officially opening, but big names are already announcing their intentions

Feb 4, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Butler Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack (11) dribbles the ball during the second overtime period against the Providence Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Bio Blast: Butler guard Finley Bizjack

Sunday was a wild day in the NCAA Tournament, as you know. On today's episode of KSR, Ryan Lemond is in for Matt Jones to recap the madness and look

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KSR Show, 3/30: Talking UK Basketball from 10 a.m. to noon

Admittedly, it is a loser mentality to celebrate another team's demise in the NCAA Tournament when that team played two more games than your own

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KSR Today: The Final Four is set (and Duke is not in it), plus Stokes Watch and more

Keegan Brown started a new job last week as the Director of Roster Management at the University of Kentucky. Is that just a fancy title for General

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Keegan Brown's Roster Contruction Philosophy: An X Post Breakdown

The field of 68 officially was cut to four teams this weekend. Two No. 1 seeds advanced as expected in blowout fashion. A Big Ten program got back to

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) hits a go-ahead three-point basket late in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The 2026 Final Four is set after UConn's crazy comeback

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.

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

Who says Kentucky's push for G League star Dink Pate is over following Jason Hart's departure? Mark Pope isn't going down without a fight, traveling

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

Mark Pope watches Dink Pate drop 23 points in G League finale

Alvin Brooks III will not return for year three at Kentucky, he officially confirmed on Saturday.   KSR broke the news on Friday that his time in

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Alvin Brooks III says goodbye to Kentucky: 'We trust God's plan.'

Jaland Lowe will NOT be Kentucky's starting point guard in 2026-27, the Wildcat junior announcing Saturday that he will enter the transfer portal

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KSR Rapid Reaction: Jaland Lowe enters portal, more staff changes

Jaland Lowe will not return to Kentucky coming off a medical redshirt year with the Wildcats, suiting up in just nine games before undergoing

Jaland Lowe talks to Mark Pope during Kentucky's win over St. John's - Photo by Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

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