Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope: Transfer portal news, 2024 roster, targets, recruits, and expert insight

June 20, 2024
5 mins read
Kentucky basketball under Mark Pope: Transfer portal news, 2024 roster, targets, recruits, and expert insight



The John Calipari era has officially ended at the University of Kentucky, and the Mark Pope era will begin when the 2024-25 college basketball season ends this fall. After 15 seasons in Lexington, Calipari moved to Arkansas after the 2024 NCAA Tournament, while Pope was hired by BYU to be his replacement. Several players followed Calipari to Fayetteville, leaving Pope with a Kentucky basketball roster that did not return any scholarship players from last season.

Pope and his staff hit the ground running and compiled the No. 27 overall and No. 5 transfer class in the country, according to 247Sports. The Wildcats have signed 11 total players and still have two scholarships available as they build their Kentucky basketball roster for next season. If you love the Wildcats or just want the latest roster updates and news from the college basketball transfer portal, be sure to See what the proven team of experts is saying at CatsPause, the 247Sports affiliate covering Kentucky.

The team of insiders at CatsPause. with are providing up-to-date information on the latest information regarding the Kentucky basketball coaching transition and roster changes. CatsPause has built a solid reputation over its 20-plus years covering the Wildcats and has deeply rooted sources in and around the Kentucky athletic department. And now, CatsPause is offering 50% off your first year of annual subscription*, so now is the time to sign up.

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Kentucky Basketball Roster Matches

Pope had to hit the ground running when he was named Kentucky’s new head coach, as several members of last year’s Kentucky basketball roster left Lexington. Forward Zvonimir Ivisic is the first player to follow Calipari to Arkansas, and guard/forward Adou Thiero followed after playing his last two seasons under coach Cal. Aaron Bradshaw joined Ohio State, and guard Joey Hart will be on Ball State’s roster next season. Point guard DJ Wagner will follow Calipari to Arkansas.

Justin Edwards, Rob Dillingham and Ugonna Onyenso have made the final decision to declare for the Draft. Kentucky will also be without leading scorers Tre Mitchell and Antonio Reeves next season, as both players have graduated. Join CatsPause for the latest on all of Kentucky’s roster changes.

Kentucky Basketball News, Roster

Pope and his team received a huge boost when Jaxson Robinson withdrew from the 2024 NBA draft and committed to Kentucky. Robinson was BYU’s leading scorer in 2023-24, and his familiarity with the system Pope is implementing should allow him to make an immediate impact in the SEC. Robinson averaged 14.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per game for the Cougars in 2023-24, and was ranked as the No. 34 overall transfer prospect in the country by 247Sports.

On the high school side, Pope stayed local and signed two contracts. Lyon County (KY) point guard Travis Perry was the only Calipari recruit who remained at Kentucky. 247Sports listed Perry as the No. 1 player in Kentucky and the No. 79 player overall in the country. Pope also signed Harlan County (KY) forward Trent Noah, who was ranked as the No. 2 player in Kentucky and the No. 110 overall player in the country. Join CatsPause for the latest on all of Kentucky’s roster additions.

How to Get Insider Kentucky Basketball Roster Updates

Pope could also bring at least one big BYU player with him, so be sure to join CatsPause to see who it is and get the rest of the insider news.

Who are the top names Kentucky basketball is pursuing under coach Mark Pope, and which former BYU player could land in Lexington? Go to CatsPause to Get your inside scoop, all from a team of reporters with years of experience covering the Wildcats, and find out. And remember: CatsPause is offering 50% off the first year of an annual VIP membership*, so sign up now before it’s too late.

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