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Here are the latest Kentucky basketball recruiting updates:
Current Recruitment Efforts
– *Christian Collins*: Kentucky has offered a spot to 5-star recruit Christian Collins, ranked third nationally in the 2026 class. Collins recently made an unofficial visit to Lexington and was impressed, putting Kentucky in the mix alongside top programs like Duke and Kansas.
– *Jordan Smith*: The Wildcats visited 5-star guard Jordan Smith, a top-five player nationally, and are keeping guard recruiting a top priority.
– *Anthony Thompson*: Kentucky made Thompson’s top 10 list, and the staff is working to appeal to the five-star guard with its NBA-style pace and guard-heavy system ¹.
Recent Commitments and Decommits
– *Acaden Lewis*: Lewis committed to Villanova after decommitting from Kentucky earlier this spring. He’ll join former Wildcats point guard Devin Askew.
– *Alijah Arenas*: Arenas chose USC over Kentucky, staying on the West Coast.
– *Denzel Aberdeen*: Kentucky welcomed transfer Denzel Aberdeen, a national champion.
Roster Updates
– *Mark Pope’s Roster Building*: Pope confirmed he’s “scouring the planet” for another roster addition, aiming to round out the team with a redshirt player or someone looking for a final collegiate season with a contender.
– *Otega Oweh and Jaland Lowe*: Both players are testing the NBA Draft process while maintaining college eligibility. Pope is optimistic about their return ².
