The Kentucky Wildcats will have an almost completely new look when the 2024-25 college basketball season tips.
off next fall. John Calipari has moved on to Arkansas, and the Wildcats roster has gone through a massive overhaul to the Kentucky basketball roster. Former Kentucky guard Mark Pope was hired away from BYU to be the team’s new head coach, and he’s been tasked with replacing five of the six players in the 2024 Kentucky basketball recruiting class. Pope has been forced to turn to.
The Wildcats have added multiple transfers with NCAA Tournament experience that should fit in seamlessly to Pope’s up-tempo offensive system. With multiple scholarships still available, the Wildcats are still in contact with multiple players in the portal. If you love the Wildcats, or just want the latest roster updates and college basketball transfer portal news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at CatsPause, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Kentucky
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No sooner had Calipari departed Kentucky that a number of Wildcats from last year’s roster were on the move as well. Aaron Bradshaw was the first to commit to a new team when he joined the Ohio State Buckeyes, while Zvonimir Ivisic became the first player from last season to follow Calipari to Arkansas. Calipari is also reportedly encouraging Bradshaw’s high school teammate, D.J. Wagner, to join the Razorbacks.
The transfer portal isn’t the only reason the Wildcats roster will look different next season. Antonio Reeves and Tre Mitchell, who were two of Kentucky’s top scorers last season, are both graduating. Meanwhile, Justin Edwards, Rob Dillingham and Ugonna Onyenso have all declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. There is also movement within the recruiting class, so Pope’s roster is clearly far from solidified for the 2024-25 season. Join CatsPause to see the latest on all of..
