The recruiting trail never stops — and Mark Pope is sprinting down it with purpose.
While Kentucky continues to stack visits and build relationships in the class of 2026, attention is also turning to Baba Oladotun, the unanimous No. 1 player in the class of 2027. The 6-foot-9 small forward from Maryland has already drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant — fitting, since he plays for Durant’s AAU program.
And now, there’s buzz that Oladotun might not wait until 2027 to hit the college hardwood.
In an interview with Kentucky Sports Radio, Oladotun’s father confirmed they’re “debating” a potential reclassification to 2026.