Kentucky's Lance Ware enters the transfer portal

Kentucky junior forward Lance Ware has decided to enter the transfer portal, ending his time as a Wildcat after three seasons in Lexington.

Ware, a native of Camden, NJ, will explore his options after averaging 9.9 minutes per contest in 2022-23.

“My time at Kentucky has been a journey that has shaped me not only as a basketball player, but as a man,” Ware announced. “I’ve really been through it all — COVID, the loss of my brother Terrence Clarke, amazing charity work, big wins, electric atmospheres in Rupp Arena and during every step Big Blue Nation has been behind me. Your support has easily been the best part of the journey.

“However, with every journey there comes a time when we need to make an important decision on which direction to turn towards next. That time is now for me. Although I have loved being a part of Kentucky, being coached by a Hall of Famer and his tremendous staff and battling alongside my brothers day in and day out, it is time for me to take my next step.

“I want to thank Coach Cal for his support, along with my family who play an important part in everything I do. I have decided to enter the transfer portal and explore my options to finish my collegiate career.

“Being a member of the Big Blue family has been a dream come true and I’ll forever say, ‘How about those Cats?'”