Kentucky offers 2028 guard Brady Pettigrew and garners praise from him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats extended a scholarship offer to Brady Pettigrew, a five-star guard from Illinois, on July 21, 2026. Pettigrew, who is currently rated the No. 19 player in the 2028 class by 247Sports, hailed head coach Mark Pope as "that guy in college basketball." He averaged 23.6 points per game at the recent Peach Jam, which helped elevate his profile. Pettigrew is planning a visit to Kentucky and has interest from other prestigious programs, making his recruitment competitive.
- •Brady Pettigrew is 6'3" and weighs 185 lbs.
- •He is a five-star recruit and ranked No. 19 in his class.
- •Pettigrew averaged 23.6 points per game at the Peach Jam.
- •He praised Mark Pope and expressed interest in Kentucky.
- •Kentucky aims to secure Pettigrew amidst competition from other programs.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky basketball offers two more recruits from 2027 class
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky offers 2028 guard who says Mark Pope is "that guy"
"Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have offered another two players from the 2027 recruiting class, looking to add to next year's roster.
"The Kentucky Wildcats continue to look towards the future, offering a 2028 guard who called Mark Pope "that guy in college basketball".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 4:41 PMKentucky basketball offers two more recruits from 2027 class
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have offered another two players from the 2027 recruiting class, looking to add to next year's roster.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 11:10 PMKentucky offers 2028 guard who says Mark Pope is "that guy"
The Kentucky Wildcats continue to look towards the future, offering a 2028 guard who called Mark Pope "that guy in college basketball".
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