Kentucky Wildcats actively seeking to fill final roster spot for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
As summer practice ends, Kentucky Wildcats basketball is focused on securing a 15th player for the roster. Head coach Mark Pope indicated the team is aggressively exploring options, which include potential prospects Mark Mitchell, Keyshawn Hall, and Jaxon Kohler. The recent injunctions affecting fifth-year players have expanded Kentucky's choices. While the fall semester approaches, there may be a new addition ahead of Big Blue Madness.
- •Kentucky seeks to fill a 15th roster spot before the season.
- •Mark Pope emphasizes an aggressive search for new talent.
- •Potential candidates include Mark Mitchell, Keyshawn Hall, and Jaxon Kohler.
- •Recent rule changes have opened up more recruitment options.
- •A decision may come by Big Blue Madness as semester starts.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Basketball “aggressively” searching for 15th player
"Kentucky is working frantically to add someone, but time is running out.
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