See the 2026-27 roster taking shape in real time. Every scholarship slot, every pending decision, every active pursuit.
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7 OF 13 SCHOLARSHIP SLOTS ACCOUNTED FOR
Twelve of 13 scholarships filled. Seven 2026-27 commits: Diallo (Wash), Wilkins (Furman), McBride (JMU), Morton (Wash St) from portal; Mason Williams + Zyon Hawthorne from HS; N'Diaye international pro from Italy. Five returners: Moreno, Kam Williams, Trent Noah, Braydon Hawthorne, Reece Potter.
Wing scorer remains the unfilled archetype. McNeil (NC State, 12%) is the most realistic available — NC State retention is the headwind. Momcilovic (5%, NBA-bound) and Graves (5%, ESPN #25 NBA prospect) are stretch swings; both have May 27 withdrawal deadlines.
Moreno's NBA stock improved — Woo placed him at #43 on ESPN's April 30 mock. Return probability still ~84% per Lexington beat consensus.
Aberdeen committed back to Florida (April 10), pending fifth-year waiver. Roster-outlook reflects this as transfer-out, not graduation.
Otega Oweh confirmed NOT returning. NCAA's 5-in-5 rule (likely passing) will not be applied retroactively to graduated seniors.
Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas (April 28). Bill Self lands back-to-back No. 1 overall HS recruits.
2027 class watch: Ryan Hampton (5-star, reclass candidate, 8% UK, LSU pushing) and Obinna Ekezie Jr. (5-star center, 5% UK in 5-team final with Maryland legacy).
PORTAL (WASHINGTON)
Zoom Diallo · 15.7/4.5/3.9 at Washington
Pope's first portal pledge of 2026 spring
PORTAL (FURMAN)
Alex Wilkins · 17.8/4.7 as a freshman at Furman
6-5 combo guard, three years eligibility
PORTAL (JAMES MADISON)
Justin McBride · 15.3/5.6, 40% 3PT
Officially committed April 28. All-Sun Belt 3rd Team. 1 yr eligibility.
RETURNING SOPHOMORE (NBA TESTING)
Malachi Moreno · freshman C
Declared for 2026 draft while maintaining eligibility. Expected to withdraw by June 1.
HS CLASS OF 2026
Mason Williams · 4-star PG, #109 nationally
Son of Mo Williams (UK assistant)
RETURNING SOPHOMORE
Kam Williams · confirmed return
Listed as returnee for 2026-27
HS CLASS OF 2026
Zyon Hawthorne · 6-2 combo guard, Huntington Prep
Brother of Braydon Hawthorne. Signed April 21.
RETURNING (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
Braydon Hawthorne · returning per Herald-Leader
Redshirted 2025-26; four years eligibility
RETURNING (REDSHIRT)
Reece Potter · confirmed return after health issue
Lexington native, announced return 4/17
Actively recruiting…
TOP TARGETS
INTERNATIONAL PRO (VANOLI CREMONA, ITALIAN LBA)
Ousmane N'Diaye · 6-11, 10.2/6.7, 32% 3PT on 5 attempts
Senegalese pro signed April 24. Pending NCAA clearance. 4 years eligibility.
PORTAL (WASHINGTON STATE)
Jerone Morton · 6-4, 7.8/2.6, 38.7% 3PT
Lexington native (GRC HS), 2022 KY Sweet 16 champion. 1 yr eligibility. Bench scorer / hometown commit.
UPDATED May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM