Kentucky Wildcats add players, boost bracketology projections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats have made significant roster additions for the upcoming season, with Malachi Moreno opting to return to college and Milan Momcilovic transferring from Iowa State. Joe Lunardi has responded positively, projecting the Wildcats as a possible No. 5 seed in the 2027 NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats hope these new players can enhance their playmaking and defensive capabilities to compete more effectively in their conference. Lunardi's prediction places Kentucky opening the tournament in Sacramento against either the Clemson Tigers or the Maryland Terrapins, pending outcomes of future matchups.
- •Malachi Moreno returns, increasing Kentucky's inside presence.
- •Milan Momcilovic transfers from Iowa State, averaging 16.9 points last season.
- •Joe Lunardi lists Kentucky as a potential No. 5 seed.
- •The Wildcats need to address playmaking issues to maximize potential.
- •Kentucky expected to face either Clemson or Maryland in the tournament.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats earn huge shoutout, boost in bracketology update
"The Kentucky Wildcats are officially on the map, and adding two elite players to their roster next season did the trick, at least for Joe Lunardi.
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