Kentucky Wildcats On SI · Nov 6
Mark Pope explains his approach to recruiting the 2027 class
Last cycle, the 2026 recruiting class did not go well for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, but the staff is looking to turn things around this cycle. The first move Pope made was hiring Mo Williams to the staff. Obviously, Mo's son Mason has been a star on the floor for the Wildcats, but Mo has also been an elite recruiter for Kentucky.
Williams was able to help Coach Pope land his first player in the 2027 class, and that was five-star Ryan Hampton. Now fast forward to this week, and the Wildcats also landed five-star Cherif Millogo. Recruiting is going well for Pope and the Wildcats right now.