Mark Pope remains optimistic about Kentucky’s 2026 recruiting class

Posted Nov 28, 2025
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 Tyran Stokes, 5-star guard Caleb Holt, and 5-star forward Christian Collins. (A Sea of Blue)

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