Will Stein has yet to make his way to Lexington, but his new staff has been putting in plenty of work in the meantime.
At least for Stein’s first season as Kentucky’s head coach, the transfer portal will be relied upon heavily to fill out the 2026 roster. But he’s making a clear effort to identify high school talent both in the immediate and long-term future. We’ve already seen UK lock down a commitment from 2026 four-star wide receiver Kenny Darby. More high school seniors could be on the way.