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Mark Pope remains optimistic about Kentucky’s 2026 recruiting class


Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope is keeping a positive outlook on the future, even after the Wildcats signed zero recruits during the early national signing period for the class of 2026. Kentucky remains squarely in the mix for several major targets, including No. 1 overall recruit , 5-star guard , and 5-star forward . (A Sea of Blue)

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Mark Pope remains optimistic about Kentucky’s 2026 recruiting class