2026-2027 Roster discussion thread

[UKHoops01]

So we heard roster retention was key for Pope and KY now they are saying turnover sounds like they have no plan at all.

Sounds to me like Pope got an earful from boosters, alumni and the fan base that wanted to see a different roster next year, not the same one.

They'll likely keep some of the roster, but I'm guessing they're more bench/role players and not primary ones.

[Matt Dillon]

Kentucky Mr. Basketball was released from his Belmont commitment. His name is very recognizable by KY fans. (FELDHAUS)

There's an article about that on the Recruiting Forum if anyone's interested.

[Pobilly]

So we heard roster retention was key for Pope and KY now they are saying turnover sounds like they have no plan at all.

"They" say a lot. It is hard to know what is fact, what is fact with point of view read into it and what is just plain fiction. Actions will show. We are seeing coaches leave and 1 player leave as of 4:15pm Saturday the 28th of March. We will see over the next 9 days or so.

[Tomcats1990]

Go check out KSR Rapid Reaction to Lowe leaving. Stated there that UK does not want to keep many from our roster. Pope wants a roster turnover.

So we heard roster retention was key for Pope and KY now they are saying turnover sounds like they have no plan at all.

[Pobilly]

Chandler is torn between KY or heading home to Utah and BYU. If Pope can’t keep Chandler we are in deep trouble.

Go check out KSR Rapid Reaction to Lowe leaving. Stated there that UK does not want to keep many from our roster. Pope wants a roster turnover.

[Pobilly]

Jack Pilgrim stated on Rapid reaction of Lowe leaving that he is hearing a couple of things.

1. UK is looking to bring in a big 3 (players) meaning will spend most of the money on these 3 guys and will be stud players. Then build roster around them.
2. Moreno and Pope have been in discussions all week trying to work out money and expectations to keep MM. Meaning summer strength and conditioning type of stuff.
3. I guess 3 things: will be a big roster turnover and UK will bring in other guys to fill up the other spots. Said Pope wants to distance himself from all the issues of this past year.

Might be more coaching turnover as well.

No names given but if we listen to the names out there we have a few, Stokes / Pate / PG from Europe. I am sure there are names that have not declared to enter portal and such.

If we keep MM and maybe have Potter as a back up and get a big 3, who else from the team will stay? Hawthorne / Williams ? Will be interesting.

[TrueblueCATfan]

I hate these players.leaving..I thought we were done with that when Cal l left

[Tomcats1990]

Kentucky Mr. Basketball was released from his Belmont commitment. His name is very recognizable by KY fans. (FELDHAUS)

[Tomcats1990]

Chandler is torn between KY or heading home to Utah and BYU. If Pope can’t keep Chandler we are in deep trouble.

[bucsrule8872]

So Williams is in and Lowe is officially out.

Got to get a stud PG in the portal.

Going into a season with a 4-star Freshman PG is frightening to think about.

Any chance Josh Hubbard enters the portal?

Or the kid from Stanford?

[South jones]

Maybe he can perform some CLASSICAL GAS

[Cawood86]

I'm glad to get someone....I'm hoping this kid is a start of good things....welcome to BBN Mason Williamd

[South jones]

They should flush the star rating system. A lot of 4 stars turn out to be much better than a lot of the 5 stars.
I think we may have a keeper.in Williams

What is
popes obsession with the last name of Williams. This makes 3.
lol

[largebluej]

His Daddy was a heck of a RB for Kentucky

Wrong Mo(e) Williams. His Dad played hoops at Bama. Very good player.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Mason's Dad is the Coach of Jackson State