Kentucky Wildcats Basketball transfer portal tracker: live updates, news on commits, departures from the program

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats had a rather underwhelming season by Kentucky standards. Finishing 22-14 and 10-8 in conference. They entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 7 seed. The Wildcats handled Tennessee State in the first round but failed to get past No. 2 Iowa State team. 

According to On3, Kentucky has six players either in the transfer portal or expected to enter the transfer portal. Denzel Aberdeen is has entered the portal while Mouhamed Dioubate, Jaland Lowe, Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison and Andrija Jelavic are all expected to enter the portal but haven't yet. 

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Kentucky transfer news: 

April 18

Furman guard Alex Wilkins has officially committed to Kentucky according to Joe Tipton of On3. 

April 15

Washington guard Zoom Diallo has officially committed to Kentucky according to On3. 

April 15

Colorado Buffaloes transfer Sebastian Rancik is allegedly in Kentucky for a visit today, 4.15 according to The Kentucky Report. 

April 14

Brandon Garrison has committed to Alabama according to On3. 

April 13 

Kentucky's Jaland Lowe commits to Georgetown, according to On3. 

April 12

According to On3, Zoom Diallo is 100% committed to Kentucky. 

April 12

Alabama has landed Kentucky transfer Brandon Garrison, according to thefieldof68. 

April 11

Kentucky transfer Collin Chandler commits to BYU, according to On3

April 10

Andrija Jelavic has committed to Ohio State according to On3. 

April 10

Denzell Aberdeen has committed to Florida according to The Field of 68. This is a return for Aberdeen who began his collegiate career at Florida in 2022. 

April 9

Washington PG Zoom Diallo is set to visit Kentucky the weekend (W/E 4.12) according to A Sea of Blue. 

April 9

Kentucky conducted a zoom call with Colgate guard Jalen Cox according to On3/KSR

April 8

SG Collin Chandler has officially entered the transfer portal. 

April 8

Update: Chandler has a do not contact tag on his entry according to On3- a typical indicator he already knows where he's going. 

April 7

Andrija Jelavic plans to enter the transfer portal

April 6

Denzel Aberdeen entered the transfer portal

April 6

Mouhamed Dioubate plans to enter the transfer portal

April 3

• Jasper Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal
• Brandon Garrison plans to enter the transfer portal

Kentucky transfer portal rumors:

April 20

7-foot-5 transfer USC center Gabe Dynes wil visit Kentucky on Tuesday, according to On3.  "Since entering, the Independence, Kentucky native has received interest from double-digit programs and has now scheduled four official visits."

April 20

Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman visited Kentucky last week and called off his trip to UConn, according to On3's Pete Nakos. "At the time, the move appeared to bode well for the Wildcats. But in recent days, St. John’s has entered the mix and now has the momentum in the recruitment."

April 18

Kentucky transfer Mo Dioubate had a Zoom yesterday with Texas Tech and will take an official visit Monday at LSU, according to Adam Zagoria.  

April 17

Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman has cancelled his UConn visit according to KSR. 

April 16

FAU forward Devin Williams spoke with KSR about his recent visit with Kentucky. “It’s about the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back. It’s different when you go there, for sure," Williams said. 

April 16 

Colorado forward Sebastian Rancik donned the Wildcats uniform for his visit to Kentucky. 

April 16

UK Wildcats Wire reports Kentucky is hosting Furman guard Alex Wilkins on a visit. 

April 15

Rob Wright is headed back to BYU, according to Field of 68's Jeff Goodman. This is a blow after he took a visit to campus this week. 

April 15 

Kentucky is battling BYU for transfer guard Rob Wright, according to On3's Pete Nakos. As of Wednesday morning, barring something unforeseen, sources tell Nakos that Wright is currently expected to return to BYU.

April 15

Syracuse transfer Donny Freeman shows off Kentucky gear during visit to campus via Jenna Lifshen

April 14

Travis Braham via CBS Sports adds some pessimism to the Wildcats' ability to land Rob Wright from BYU. Video posted by Cameron Waddle. 

April 14

Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman is scheduled to visit Kentucky on Tuesday according to UKWildcatsWire. 

April 14

Top-overall 2026 recruit Tyran Stokes favors Kansas, according to KSR's Jack Pilgram. This appears to be a two-team race with the Jayhawks and Kentucky. 

April 14

St. John snags guard Quinn Ellis, a top-flight prospect from the EuroLeague. The Johnnies got him over Duke, Louisville, Kentucky and more, according to NY Post. 

April 14 

Colorado transfer PF Sebastian Rancik and Yale SF Isaac Celiscar had a Zoom meetings with Kentucky coaches this week, according to On3.

April 14

Kentucky transfer Mo Dioubate is back in NYC and will visit St. John's this week, according to Wildcats reporter Jenna Lifshen.

April 14

Tyran Stokes held a mock shootaround at Rupp Arena last night and was reportedly pleased with the UK campus, according to Wildcats reporter Jenna Lifshen.

April 13

“Rob Wright gets there at about 6pm… the heavy favorite is Kentucky for Rob Wright. It’s basically down to Kentucky and BYU at this point. Unless they screw this thing up, he’s probably going to end up in Lexington.” According to Jeff Goodman by way of ChurchBall: A BYU Hoops Pod. 

April 13

Kentucky officially hire former NBA player Mo Williams as an assistant coach on Mark Pope's staff. 

April 13

The latest on Kentucky in the transfer portal from Field of 68's Jeff Goodman.

April 13

Kentucky has key visits this week, according to On3. 

Monday: Tyran Stokes, Robert Wright III
Tuesday: Donnie Freeman
Wednesday: Jalen Cox

April 13 

BYU transfer Robert Wright III now has 100% prediction to Kentucky from On3.

April 13

April 13: Kentucky has a major week ahead in the portal, according to 247Sports' Travis Branham. 

April 13 

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope met with Furman guard Alex Wilkins in South Carolina over the weekend, according to On3. Wilkins is eying a visit to Kentucky for "later this week."

April 13 

Colgate Transfer guard Jalen Cox will visit Kentucky on Wednesday, according to Bleed Blue Network. 

April 12

In case anyone missed it, a Kentucky frat house started the day with a banner that read, "Come Home Stokes". Throughout the day, that house has added banners. Including "Come Home Rob" and "Come Home Donnie". That would be entertaining if not news all on its own. Tyran Stokes, No. 1 high school SF in the country, liking the IG story is intriguing on another level. 

And the third name is up pic.twitter.com/EH1JRRPwxI

April 12

Kentucky had a Zoom call with four-star transfer Magoon Gwath today, sources tell KyInsider.

April 12

Kentucky is heavily interested in San Diego State's BJ Davis, sources tell BleedBNetwork.

April 12

Kentucky could be looking to pair Robert Wright III and Zoom Diallo according to @BleedBNetwork

April 12

Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman will visit Kentucky on Tuesday per BleedBlueCasey. 

April 12

BYU Guard Rob Wright will visit Kentucky on Monday. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reporting Wright's options are down to Kentucky and return to BYU. 

April 12

Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 SF high school recruit and one of the big names from the Nike Hoops Summit, will visit Kentucky on Sunday (4/13) according to KSR. 

April 12 

BYU transfer Rob Wright will visit Kentucky on Monday, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. He averaged 18.1 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.5 rebounds last season.

April 12

Kentucky guard Trent Noah has signed a return deal with the Wildcats, according to On3. He averaged 3 points and 2.3 rebounds last season off the bench. 

April 11

Kentucky is looking to host former Colgate guard Jalen Cox, per his representatives to Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR). Cox was named to the All-Patriot League first team as well as their All-Defensive team. He averaged almost 17.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists last season for Colgate. 

April 11

The nation's No. 1 player in 2026 Tyran Stokes is visiting Kentucky on Monday, per Krysten Peek. Could this change Kentucky's approach in the portal if he commits. 

April 11

Butler transfer guard Finley Bizjack has made contact with Kentucky, according to On3. He’s a top-50 available transfer in the On3 Industry Transfer Portal Rankings.

April 11

UConn center Eric Reibe has received interest from Kentucky, according to On3. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds this season.

April 10

Monmouth transfer Jason Rivera-Torres is receiving interest from the following programs, he told LeagueRDY. He is considering 21 programs, but Kentucky is at the top of that list. :

April 10

Kentucky, Oklahoma, St. John’s, NC State and Louisville will meet this weekend with 6-foot-8 Robert Morris transfer Dasean Goode, per Travis Branham. 

April 10

Mississippi State F Jamarion Davis-Fleming according to The Portal Report, is considering ten teams. Kentucky, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Texas Tech, Memphis, DePaul, USC and Marquette. 

April 10

Jon Rothstein reported Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas is drawing interest from eight teams. Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, Florida State, Michigan, Arkansas, St. Johns and Oklahoma State. Avdalas also does not plan on any visits to any of these schools. 

April 10

Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 named six programs VCU guard Terrance Brown is considering. Kentucky, North Carolina, USC, Kansas, Oregon and Ole Miss. 

April 10

Jalen Cox had a zoom call with Kentucky on Thursday and will "coordinate a visit to Kentucky in the next few days" according to On3/KSR.

Kentucky's Collin Chandler has "left the door open" for a return to the program, according to On3. 

Washington State guard Ace Glass III is receiving interest from Kentucky, according to Bleed Blue Network. 

Miikka Muurinen and his commitment plans could change transfer portal plans for Kentucky. The five-star forward 6-foot-10, 185-pounder with the nickname "Slim Jesus" from Finland playing at AZ Compass Prep. Mark Pope's team is in the running with Duke, UNC, Michigan, Arkansas and others. 

Colgate guard Jalen Cox is eying a visit to Kentucky after his recent Zoom call, according to On3's Jacob Polacheck.

April 9

Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman has a few early schools, including Kentucky, according to On3.

Kentucky is among the programs to monitor for BYU's Rob Wright, according to On3. "The No. 5 overall player in the portal. His list is expected to grow, as many programs are in need of a starting point guard. There is also a chance he could return to BYU, though things remain fluid."

UTRGV G Koree Cotton has received interest from Kentucky, according to The Portal Report. 

Kentucky transfer Mo Dioubate has Zoom meetings Wednesday with St. John’s and Virginia, according to Adam Zagoria

April 8

San Diego State's Miles Byrd, the Mountain West DPOY and all-league junior, is expected to announce his decision tomorrow, source told @TheFieldOf68. Byrd, a 6-6 wing who averaged 10.4 points and is an NBA prospect, will choose from Baylor, Louisville, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Providence, Texas and Vandy.

Sources have told Matt Jones of KSR, "two days ago Chandler asked for a number that would have been the 2nd largest amount any player has gotten at UK. UK declined to match."

Kentucky is expected to be in play for Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman. He is ranked 10th overall in the transfer portal by USA Today, according to A Sea of Blue. Freeman averaged 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds for Syracuse in 2025-26. 

Top-5 transfer target Paulius Murauskas will speak to Kentucky via "zoom call" on Thursday according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR/On3. Murauskas is a 6'8, 235-pound forward from Saint Mary's. However, in 2023 Murauskas was a 4-star (90) recruit who played his rookies season with Arizona. 

In the first 24 hours, Kentucky has made confirmed contact with two portal targets according to the Lexington Herald. LSU junior point guard Dedan Thomas Jr and Butler junior guard Finley Bizjack. Both players averaged over 15 points per game and both shoot the three at 35% or better. 

The Herald also expects to pursue two players that had previously been contacted by Kentucky. San Diego State junior guard Miles Byrd and San Francisco sophomore guard Tyrone Riley IV. 

April 7

Kentucky is expected to show some interest in BYU guard Rob Wright. The Wildcats previously showed interest in Wright when he was transferring from Baylor, according to A Sea of Blue.

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