Mark Pope has a few spots to fill on his 2026-27 UK basketball roster, and there are some big names that could still be realistic options.

With the college basketball transfer portal now closed, here’s a look at the biggest developments of deadline day and what they mean for UK.

The college basketball transfer portal is getting ready to close, and Mark Pope is still searching for starter-level players.

A look at Mark Pope’s best options to fill out the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball roster as transfer portal season rolls on.

Standout point guard from the Big Ten commits to Kentucky basketball out of the NCAA transfer portal.

247Sports national analyst Travis Branham talks to the Herald-Leader about Kentucky’s search for a starting point guard.

“I’ll always bleed blue and proudly represent the Wildcats,” Quaintance said in a statement announcing his decision Tuesday.

Mark Pope’s plan for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball roster hinges on getting something he didn’t have last season.

The former NBA point guard is already helping the Wildcats on the recruiting trail. Here’s what his contract at Kentucky looks like.

The former Harlan County standout has appeared in 51 games for Mark Pope’s program over the past two seasons.

Santa Clara star Allen Graves nearly ended Kentucky’s season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The sophomore guard was the Wildcats’ top 3-point shooter during the 2025-26 season and will leave a void on Mark Pope’s roster.

The conventional thinking as the transfer portal opens Tuesday is that Kentucky must find some star additions. But is that really true?

The sophomore guard projects as a key player on Mark Pope’s next Kentucky team after a foot injury derailed his 2025-26 season.

The Croatian forward was the final addition to Mark Pope’s roster for the 2025-26 season. He will look at other options for his second year.

The Wildcats guard has played in four seasons of college basketball and would need a waiver to be granted a fifth year of eligibility.

The college basketball transfer portal opened Tuesday morning. There are already several Kentucky-related developments to keep an eye on.

Malachi Moreno was one of the bright spots of Kentucky’s 2025-26 season, and he’s expected to be a building block for UK’s 2026-27 roster.

The Kentucky basketball program is going through lots of changes as Mark Pope looks to reshape his operation heading into next season.

Standout college recruits from the 2027 and 2028 classes talk about potentially joining UK basketball after a down year for the Wildcats.

Coach Brad Underwood has Illinois in the Final Four for the first time in 21 years, and he’s using an interesting recruiting strategy.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope needs roster continuity for next season. He also needs talented leaders on the court.

The point guard was one of Mark Pope’s biggest transfer portal additions last year, but he played in only nine games with the Wildcats.

A four-star point guard whose father was an NBA All-Star becomes the first class of 2026 recruit to commit to Kentucky.

In each of the past two seasons, Mark Pope has dealt with issues at the point guard position. How can he avoid it in Year 3?

Eli Capilouto has stressed a business-minded approach for UK Athletics, so nontraditional candidates could be in play in the AD search.

Mark Pope is in search of difference-making players this offseason. The top-ranked 2026 recruit is still an option.

Keegan Brown was viewed as a possible addition to Mark Pope’s staff back in 2024. He spent five seasons with the UK coach at BYU.

Keep an eye on these players as UK basketball starts to rebuild its roster this offseason.

After back-to-back exits in the NCAA Tournament round of 64, North Carolina showed its alumnus head coach the exit.

What will Kentucky basketball look like for the 2026-27 season? It’ll be pivotal for Mark Pope’s tenure. Here are questions to consider.

After avoiding an answer during the NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky coach said Monday he didn’t offer Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg $7-9 million.

With Kentucky’s basketball season now finished, the focus will turn to the Wildcats’ approach to the transfer portal.

Andrija Jelavic, Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno explain what their first college seasons were like at Kentucky.

An uncertain offseason begins for Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball team. Here’s a look at what to expect next.

Kentucky’s players reflect after a disappointing season ends with an NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa State.

It might go down as one of the most memorable shots in Kentucky basketball history. Otega Oweh isn’t the only Cat who deserves some credit.

How Mark Pope’s Wildcats & T.J. Otzelberger’s Cyclones match up at each position for Sunday’s men’s NCAA Tournament Midwest Region opener.

Iowa State’s leading scorer is shooting nearly 50% on 3-pointers. He’ll be a problem for UK in the NCAA Tournament second round.

If you are dreaming of a Kentucky upset of the No. 2 seeded Cyclones in the NCAA Tournament, one facet of the matchup should give you hope.

It might go down as one of the most memorable shots in Kentucky basketball history. Otega Oweh isn’t the only Cat who deserves some credit.

Inside the shot that saved Kentucky’s season, and the performance from Otega Oweh that has these Wildcats dancing for another day.

Inside the shot that saved Kentucky’s season, and the performance from Otega Oweh that has these Wildcats dancing for another day.

Kentucky basketball’s backup big men came up clutch for the Wildcats.

Santa Clara’s biggest star is already drawing transfer portal speculation. If that happens, teams like Kentucky will be interested.

Jayden Quaintance has hardly played for UK basketball this season. He opens up about his injury-affected season with the Wildcats.

Malachi Moreno has been a bright spot during this Kentucky basketball season. Here’s the work he’s put in behind the scenes.

It’ll be a tough road for Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats. The Herald-Leader asked several college basketball experts how far UK will advance.

In a one-on-one interview with the Herald-Leader, sophomore forward Andrija Jelavic goes in depth about his path to the UK basketball team.