Jack Pilgrim

1 week ago | on3.com | Jack Pilgrim

Kentucky first expressed interest in Conference USA’s Player of the Year, Jaron Pierre Jr. of Jacksonville State, when he first entered the transfer portal in early April. The Wildcats then flew to Dallas before the Final Four to meet with him in person, a sign the standout guard was a real target for Mark Pope rather than one of dozens to simply take a phone call or FaceTime with the staff. Then, silence — no follow-up reports regarding visit plans or further contact.

1 week ago | on3.com | Jack Pilgrim

A former Wildcat was the most dangerous scorer in the NBA this past season — the best bucket-getter in a league of the world’s best bucket-getters. The best bucket-getter on the planet? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fits the bill, and now, he’s earned the title to officially back that up. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar dominated all season as the favorite to win Most Valuable Player honors.

1 week ago | on3.com | Jack Pilgrim

There was some early chatter about Maryland and Villanova, but could former Kentucky signee Acaden Lewis actually be teaming up with a (very) familiar face in the Big Apple? Rick Pitino was back at Rupp Arena wearing a UK pullover back in October, but now, he could be on the cusp of stealing a Wildcat from Mark Pope. Lewis, the No. 32 overall prospect and No. 5 point guard in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, is currently on a visit to St. John’s.

1 week ago | on3.com | Jack Pilgrim

Skip to main contentMark Pope wasted no time with Lamar Wilkerson once the Sam Houston State transfer arrived on campus, immediately taking Kentucky’s prized shooting target to Keeneland — just as he did with Amari Williams this time last year. It worked for Williams, will it work for Wilkerson? The Wildcats are certainly giving it their best shot, the full staff in attendance with Pope, Cody Fueger, Alvin Brooks III, Mikhail McLean and Mark Fox, along with several support staffers helping out.

1 week ago | on3.com | Jack Pilgrim

Imagine spending the week in Portland, separating as an early standout in competitive practices and scrimmages, only to be limited to five minutes in the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit. That was the reality for Jasper Johnson, previously snubbed in the McDonald’s All-American Game, setting up this prestigious event as a potential showcase for his talents on the world stage after the majority of his teammates and opponents already got their run in Brooklyn two weeks ago.