Mark Pope Says Kentucky Will Explore 'Everywhere the NCAA Declares is Legal for Us to Recruit'

Posted Mar 9, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope hit the road to recruit on Wednesday, checking in on G League guard Dink Pate in Philadelphia. Just one day later, Pope was asked about his approach to recruiting. Pope addressed that the topic of recruiting is “sensitive” given that he can’t publicly name unsigned players. However, he did discuss Kentucky’s strategy. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

Related: College Basketball Recruiting

Top-20 overall recruit Quentin Coleman requests release from Wake Forest, reopening recruitment
Quentin Coleman, one of the the biggest stock risers in the 2026 class, has requested his release from Wake Forest and will reopen his recruitment...
Sun Mar 8, 2026

Five-star junior Beckham Black using advice from his NBA brother to become a star
Beckham Black was ten years old when he met David Peavy. Peavy is now Black’s coach and stepfather. Last year they won a state championship...
Sun Mar 8, 2026

Father of five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton breaks down NC State official visit
NC State head coach Will Wade has had a longstanding relationship with Daytona Beach (Fla.) DME Academy five-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton and his family...
Fri Mar 6, 2026

The close to the high school hoops season brings another 2028 Rivals150 recruiting class update
With the month of March upon us and almost a full high school season under our belts, we have a new player at No. 1...
Fri Mar 6, 2026