Kentucky Wildcats target Class of 2027 guard Reese Alston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats have been identified as one of the top seven schools for Class of 2027 point guard Reese Alston. Alston, a 6-foot-3 player from Texas, is ranked as the ninth-best player overall and the fourth-best point guard by 247Sports. Head coach Mark Pope is actively working to enhance Kentucky's recruiting efforts, having already secured a commitment from Ryan Hampton, a top-15 player in the class. Alston’s playmaking ability is highly regarded, with scouts noting his skill at creating offense for himself and teammates. Kentucky faces competition for Alston from SEC schools such as LSU, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee, along with local rivals Louisville and Houston.
- •Kentucky is among seven schools for Reese Alston.
- •Alston is ranked ninth among Class of 2027 players.
- •Ryan Hampton is already committed to Kentucky.
- •Pope aims to strengthen recruiting post-Calipari.
- •Alston is recognized as a key playmaker.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats among finalists for top-10 Class of 2027 guard
"The Kentucky Wildcats, behind head coach Mark Pope, have been named among the top seven schools for Class of 2027 point guard Reese Alston.
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