There's a new prediction dropping in Kentucky's favor in the Rivals Prediction Machine.  I'm placing a pick for Kentucky to land Jacksonville, Ark.,

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Logging a new RPM pick for Kentucky

The NCAA live evaluation period begins on Friday, May 15. Kentucky's coaches will be on the road recruiting, with plenty of names to watch across

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; NBA star Carmelo Anthony (center right) talks to University of Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope (right) during the Team Why Not and Team CP3 game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Team Why Not won 66-63. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

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Live Period Primer: A Look At Who Kentucky is Set to Watch This Weekend

Jake Nawrot could feel the clock ticking on his recruitment. Playing quarterback at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Nawrot helped

Jake Nawrot poses with his family and Kentucky offensive coordinator Joe Sloan (Photo provided by Jake Nawrot)

Inside Jake Nawrot’s Rise: A Detailed Look at How Kentucky Found Its Future Quarterback

Mark Pope is in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine, watching Malachi Moreno, Otega Oweh and Jayden Quaintance push toward their basketball dreams as

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How Mark Pope is approaching Malachi Moreno's draft decision

Rivals' Chad Simmons reports today that Kentucky has momentum with four-star cornerback Miles Brown from Tennessee. He will make his college choice

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Kentucky is working to close on top cornerback targets

Interior offensive lineman and former Alabama commit Jatori Williams has Kentucky as a finalist and offensive line coach Cutter Leftwich made a visit

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Jatori Williams and 2028 quarterbacks in focus

Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas wide receiver Austin "A.C." Coles has been front and center on Kentucky's recruiting radar since the 2027

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UK is battling a familiar program for WR Austin Coles

Milan Momcilovic is still mulling a decision on whether or not to stay in the NBA Draft, but Kentucky is among the schools recruiting him. With the

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) takes a three-point shot over Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball showdown on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. © Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic's High School Coach: 'He Belongs at the Highest Level of Basketball, Whether It's The NBA or Blue-Bloods'

Over the last few weeks Kentucky fans have read a daily stream of updates on the Wildcats' top recruiting targets.  Things have been hot for the Cats

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Don't forget about these 2027 recruiting options for Will Stein

This week Will Stein made some news when he said $35 million rosters are turning into $50 million rosters for some schools, including those Kentucky

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Will Stein is talking recruiting and involved in it himself

It remains to be seen whether Kentucky will continue to add to its 2026-27 basketball roster, but either way, it's pretty much set.  That means we

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Thoughts on Kentucky's basketball roster

All eyes are on Kentucky center Malachi Moreno this week as he goes through the NBA Combine. One person who's watching closely is Great Crossing

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) dunks the ball over Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Great Crossing Coach Steve Page Talks About Malachi Moreno's Impending Draft Decision

Will Stein has been killing it ever since taking over the Kentucky football program in December.  At his opening press conference.  On the recruiting

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Will Stein prefers Governor's Cup at start of season; Here's why I say hold that thought

As KSR+ outlined yesterday, Kentucky's coaches are still out on the road recruiting for several more days until a brief dead period at the end of the

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Kentucky's coaches are on the road extending new offers

T.K. Cunningham is a player Kentucky is looking to build around in the 2027 class. The three-star edge rusher has been talking with UK EDGE and OLB

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3-Star EDGE T.K. Cunningham Previews Upcoming Kentucky OV: 'Change is Coming There'

When Malachi Moreno announced his decision to turn down potential portal opportunities and return to Kentucky while also testing the draft waters,

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The latest on Malachi Moreno's draft stock and decision as NBA Combine ramps up

Ian Walker is coming to Kentucky. The 2027 three-star offensive tackle announced his commitment to UK on Monday and already has high hopes.  "With

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Ian Walker on Kentucky Commitment: 'We're Going to Build Something and Take Over the SEC'

Washington transfer Franck Kepnang announced his commitment on Saturday and the University of Kentucky publicized his official signing on Monday,

Michigan State Spartans and former Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) reacts to a defensive play during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. - Steven Bisig, USA TODAY Sports

Franck Kepnang's eligibility was never a concern for Kentucky

It's a good time to stop and check where we are on the recruiting calendar. Traditionally there might be a flood of summer commitments during

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Class ranking update, the recruiting calendar, and prospect updates

Don’t get it twisted: Marquis Bryant is not the only athlete in his family.  The 2027 four-star safety is the third-youngest of seven siblings, and

Marquis Bryant poses with Jay Bateman and Josh Christian-Young on Kentucky visit (Photo provided by Marquis Bryant)

Kentucky Commit Marquis Bryant is Making Family History, and Doing Some Recruiting for the Cats

With the commitment of offensive tackle Ian Walker the Wildcats are well over halfway to the finish line with the Class of 2027.   Will Stein's first

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There's a clear roadmap to finishing a strong offensive class

The highlight of the weekend for Kentucky's football program was four-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis' commitment. That's a headliner on the outside

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Kentucky is offering players committed to other schools

If you read Ian Walker's interview with KSR+ last week then his commitment to Kentucky on Monday probably didn't come as a huge surprise.  Last week

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What OT Ian Walker's commitment means for Kentucky

Mark Pope has added a second former Washington Husky to his Kentucky roster for the 2025-26 season.  With portal activity winding down and rosters

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What Franck Kepnang brings to Kentucky

Kentucky landed a commitment from four-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis on Saturday and he instantly becomes one of the crown jewels of the Cats'

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What Iveon Lewis' commitment means for Kentucky

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