Kentucky basketball showcases summer highlights featuring new players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Kentucky men’s basketball released several summer workout highlights this week, including clips of new players making an impact. Notable moments featured Zoom Diallo and Malachi Moreno executing an alley-oop, alongside incoming transfers Alex Wilkins and Justin McBride showcasing their skills. Coach Mark Pope compared Wilkins to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and McBride to Julius Randle, emphasizing the incoming talent. Additionally, team bonding activities were highlighted in social media posts, capturing the energy surrounding the program as preparation continues for the upcoming season.
- •Kentucky basketball released highlights from summer workouts.
- •Zoom Diallo assisted Malachi Moreno on an alley-oop.
- •Coach Mark Pope praised transfers Wilkins and McBride.
- •Wilkins compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; McBride to Julius Randle.
- •Team bonding activities were also showcased in social media posts.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Roundup of Kentucky Basketball summer highlights from this week
"Highlighting and talking about some of the offseason clips Kentucky men’s basketball has put out.
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