Mark Pope is getting the top recruits on campus but he hasn't closed on them, failing to get a single top 25 recruit so far. Is that something that needs to be addressed or simply just a young staff builing connections?
When it comes to recruiting, getting elite players on campus is half the battle. The other half is closing the deal. And right now, Kentucky’s batting average under Mark Pope has fans asking questions.
It’s not panic time, but with July in full swing and several top prospects still undecided, Kentucky’s 2026 class is bare.