Kentucky Wildcats pursue recruits Reese Alston and Darius Wabbington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats continue their recruitment efforts for five-star point guard Reese Alston, who is considering reclassifying to join the 2026 class. The program has made progress in courting Alston, but LSU is viewed as a competitor if he decides to reclassify. Additionally, the Wildcats aim to secure center Darius Wabbington, who has listed Kentucky among his final choices. Arizona currently leads for Wabbington’s commitment. Also in focus is point guard Cayden Daughtry, whose recent performance at Peach Jam has caught the attention of multiple coaches, including Kentucky's Mark Pope.
- •Reese Alston is a five-star point guard in the 2027 class.
- •Reports suggest LSU could become a favorite if Alston reclassifies.
- •Darius Wabbington includes Kentucky in his final six schools.
- •Arizona currently leads for Wabbington's recruitment.
- •Cayden Daughtry is gaining attention after a strong performance at Peach Jam.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — An update on Kentucky's pursuit of Reese Alston and others
"The Kentucky Wildcats continue to recruit point guard Reese Alston, and have gained some traction with him.
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