2026-2027 Roster discussion thread

[EKYCat]

That sucks about AJ, still don't think we was able to see the best of him, he didn't even play half the time....

Hope he comes back, pay the man, we need a big.....

Chandler, Williams, AJ, Moreno.. Something to build off.....

AJ might have been the only European player in the portal who couldn't throw it in the ocean.

[KentuckyWild2020]

That sucks about AJ, still don't think we was able to see the best of him, he didn't even play half the time....

Hope he comes back, pay the man, we need a big.....

Chandler, Williams, AJ, Moreno.. Something to build off.....

[WeWant9]

I would take Jelavic back, but I could schools like Illinois or Zaga going after him.

all of my tier 2 hopes of coming back have hit the portal. I do think we need Chandler and Williams back.

[Pete Hogwallop]

AJ info:

https://www.aseaofblue.com/kentucky-...ransfer-portal

He's one I want to stay. I think he gets a ton better next year. He had some really bright moments this year, but he was never left in the games very long.

[Pobilly]

AJ info:

https://www.aseaofblue.com/kentucky-...ransfer-portal

[WeWant9]

Jelavic to portal.

That leaves Chandler, Noah, Williams, and JQ (surprised no draft announcement from him, yet) to announce their intentions.

[KentuckyWild2020]

How is this any different than the Calipari era?????

Except this time, you get 3 or 4 star scrubs and over pay them to live a life of luxury.

At least with 5 star one and done's, those guys still had something to prove every time they stepped on the court to impress the next level scouts.

This system guys get paid and just flat out sit on their a$$, play don't play ,it don't matter, still going home to the upscale apartment driving a high end vehicle with a certified 9 or 10 Kentucky basketball groupie on the side...

Mark Pope needs a huge offseason and major season number 3 or it's get the ax time.

Good news, Billy D didn't take the NC job, other good premier coaches could also be avaialbe.

if he can't recruit, time to go period or even retain what he has, time to go...

[Pobilly]

If MM does not go to NBA (40% chance he would go, my guess), then we have a summer for our S&C team to get him in better shape and much stronger. That is one good piece of the upcoming year. Hopefully Pope takes the team to some good competition over the summer trip (not just a vacation) to see where his guys actually stand against competition. Then gets back to continue the work for the fall. Now we see the next pieces stay or go.

[WeWant9]

I’d have to imagine he stands to make more money at UK next year. I think he can have a good jump next year and go up on the draft boards.

[GOCAT15]

Moreno has announced a return, but going through draft process

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...-draft-waters/

As he should, but glad to hear he’s committed to UK if he doesn’t get drafted. I just hope he rather come back then go second round.

[WeWant9]

Moreno has announced a return, but going through draft process

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...-draft-waters/

[WeWant9]

Looks like we have 6 guys left to hear from. If I had to guess, JQ enters the draft and at least 2 more hit the portal.

Otega Oweh (graduate)
Denzel Aberdeen (graduate)
Collin Chandler
Malachi Moreno
Mouhamed Dioubate (transfer)
Andrija Jelavic
Jasper Johnson (transfer)
Brandon Garrison (transfer)
Kam Williams
Trent Noah
Jaland Lowe (transfer)
Jayden Quaintance
Zach Tow (graduate)
Walker Horn (graduate)
Braydon Hawthorne (return)
Reece Potter (return)

[KentuckyWild2020]

Pro sports, free agency, get used to it all..

[WeWant9]

Dioubate enters the portal.

[Pete Hogwallop]

I don't know much, but I think we need 2 really good PGs and a really good center. The other positions aren't quite as much of a need for next year.