Unexpected announcement: Kentucky welcomes the final seven foot guard marks Pope gave the Kentucky wildcat a new moniker.

With both Johnson and fellow classmate Malachi Moreno (4-star, in-state big man ranked No. 25 in the 2025 class) on board for next season, Pope is clearly focused on the bluegrass when it comes to building his team.

Breaking news:Kentucky welcome the last 7 foot guard mark Pope offer his new name to Kentucky wildcat….

In addition to those two, Pope and his staff have offers out to 11 other “warm” prospects.

 

For the 2025 guards, Kentucky is interested in Mikel Brown Jr. (No. 8, point guard), Braylon Mullins (No. 23, shooting guard), Cayden Boozer (No. 19, shooting guard) and Acaden Lewis (No. 33, combo guard).

At forward, Kentucky is interested in Caleb Wilson (No. 6, power forward), Cameron Boozer (No. 2, power forward), Koa Peat (No. 5, power forward), Niko Bundalo (No. 24, power forward) and Tounde Yessoufou (No. 27, power forward).

 

Finally, you have Chris Cenac (No. 14, center) to round out the group of “warm” prospects.

 

While those rankings are via 247 Sports, it’s important to note On3 has Kentucky currently in the No. 1 spot for their 2025 recruiting class after landing Johnson and Moreno. 247 Sports has Kentucky currently at No. 2 behind only Iowa State. On3 has it ranked first overall.

 

The Wildcats have the following visits lined up over the next two months.

 

Pope and his staff have clearly proved they have what it takes to compete when it comes to the transfer portal and now high school recruiting. Now we’ll see who they can land next.

 

Tweet of the Day

One of the fan favorites of the Calipari era.

 

Two Wildcats in action today.