Kentucky basketball shifts summer plans for team development
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats are taking an unconventional approach this summer, opting for a trip to Las Vegas instead of a planned foreign tour. The team, currently in Las Vegas, is participating in NBA Summer League activities, which will include high-intensity early morning practices and networking opportunities with former Wildcats in the NBA. Additionally, traditional summer camps are on hold as the program reevaluates its summer structure amid changes in NCAA rules. Pope mentioned the possibility of seeking waivers for an unspecified alternative project.
- •Kentucky is in Las Vegas for team-building and NBA Summer League activities.
- •The team will conduct high-intensity early morning practices.
- •Networking with NBA alumni is a focus during the trip.
- •Traditional summer camps are paused for re-evaluation.
- •Kentucky is considering alternative summer projects amid NCAA changes.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Kentucky Basketball’s summer plans: Las Vegas trip and camp pauses
"Here is how the Cats are shifting development strategy.
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