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Can Kentucky basketball land the No. 1 class in 2026? Experts think so

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Despite an empty commitment list for 2026, the noise around Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball recruiting is growing louder. While some questioned if he could attract elite high school talent, the fall recruiting period is proving otherwise right now.

One national analyst isn't just buying the hype though, he's predicting the Wildcats could land the single best class in the country.

CBS Sports: Kentucky has the resources and reach to be No. 1

Kyle Boone of CBS Sports recently laid out a compelling case for why Mark Pope is poised to dominate the 2026 recruiting landscape.