Lots of moves being made in the basketball and football transfer portals. Mark Pope has been a busy man since taking over the Kentucky Basketball job, and things don’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. On the latest episode of Bleav in Kentucky, Vinny Hardy and Aaron Gershon discussed what’s been a very busy time for the Cats, including: Pope’s first coaching staff is … [Read more...] about Bleav in Kentucky talks roster additions, staff moves, and more
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Kentucky to host Andrew Carr and contacts Final Four hero Lamont Butler
Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Two big-time names Kentucky is in the running for. We already knew Kentucky Basketball was in for a busy week with transfer portal visits, and that’s really coming to a head this weekend. Per 247 Sports’ Travis Branham, Wake Forest center Andrew Carr is set to visit Lexington this weekend, which comes after seeing Texas Tech. He’ll also … [Read more...] about Kentucky to host Andrew Carr and contacts Final Four hero Lamont Butler
Boogie Fland to Arkansas; Kentucky contacts Wooga Poplar
Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK One option goes off the board, while another emerges in the transfer portal. Boogie Fland is sticking with John Calipari. After Calipari left Kentucky for Arkansas, Fland quickly got out of his NLI with the Wildcats, though Mark Pope did stay in contact with the 5-star guard. Alas, Fland is now committed to the … [Read more...] about Boogie Fland to Arkansas; Kentucky contacts Wooga Poplar
Richie Saunders returning to BYU
Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports Saunders won’t be following Mark Pope to Lexington. The Kentucky Wildcats won’t be landing BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders. After Saunders visited Lexington this past Sunday and Monday, it appeared Kentucky was on the verge of landing his commitment. However, Saunders has opted to remain at BYU instead. View this post on … [Read more...] about Richie Saunders returning to BYU
Former Kentucky Men’s Basketball Player Has Died At 82
LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 14: A general view of the Kentucky Wildcats game against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at Rupp Arena on November 14, 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The Kentucky community received unfortunate news this week. George Atkins, who played for the Wildcats from 1960-1963, has passed … [Read more...] about Former Kentucky Men’s Basketball Player Has Died At 82