Kentucky Targets 5-Stars for 2027 | College Basketball News

Kentucky’s basketball program is on a recruiting tear, aggressively targeting top 2027 talent with eyes on building a championship contender. Coach Mark Pope’s staff has been heavily scouting 5-star prospects like Lewis Uvwo and Nasir Anderson, with Uvwo set for an official visit this weekend and Anderson visiting in early October. They’ve already locked in 4-star wing Ryan Hampton, ranked among the nation’s top 25, but are also extending offers to elite reclassified players AJ Williams and 7-footer Akol Nyok to surround him. Still, they’ve lost Chase Lumpkin, who committed to Alabama — a blow but not a stop. The momentum continues as they eye 2028 with 5-star wing DJ Okoth scheduled to visit for Big Blue Madness. With visits and offers piling up, September is shaping up to be pivotal in securing Kentucky’s next big class. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bad42ae0180891e