What’s going on with Kentucky men’s basketball recruiting? Top links from the Next Cats blog.

Cameron Drummond

July 25, 2023 at 7:00 AM·1 min read

Recent days in the world of Kentucky men’s basketball recruiting have seen the Wildcats miss out on a four-star combo guard in the class of 2024, an SEC rival ramp up its recruitment of two UK targets in the 2025 class and plenty more news.

Here’s what you need to know about UK men’s basketball’s recruiting efforts as the calendar nears August.

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Ahmad Nowell commits: Top combo guard with UK offer makes college choice

Point guard play: Will Kentucky play four point guards at once this season?

NCAA Tournament expansion: Would more teams in March Madness be a good thing?

UKWBB leader reflects: Maddie Scherr discusses lessons learned from 2022-23 season

Former UK guard Tyler Ulis, now a coach, wears microphone during GLOBL JAM

Travis Perry, Lyon County resume offseason workouts

Perry gains experience with summer of high-level basketball

Recent 2024 reclassification Jayden Quaintance gives recruiting update

Nazr Mohammed’s son sets up college visits this summer

Former Auburn center commit to announce new college choice soon

Alabama offers class of 2025 Kentucky recruit Darius Acuff Jr.

Alabama offers class of 2025 UK target Koa Peat

Five-star class of 2025 prospect says UK is looking to start relationship with him

Gonzaga lands four-star freshman formerly signed to Kansas

Top high school boys’ basketball transfers this offseason

Bronny James stable, out of ICU following cardiac arrest

Kansas, North Carolina to play home-and-home series

Colonial Athletic Conference announces new name

San Diego State to remain in Mountain West

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