Kentucky has been the bridesmaid but not the bride so far in the 2026 recruiting class, consistently making the final list for elite targets but just missing out. Tyran Stokes, Christian Collins, Maximo Adams are all elite talent who just listed Kentucky in their group of finalists within the last week.
Now, another elite talent has put the Wildcats in his final group.
Cats target 5-star Baba Oladotun
Baba Oladotun, a 5-star and former No. 1 player in the 2027 class before reclassifying to 2026, has announced his top 4: Kentucky, Maryland, Georgetown, and Arkansas.