Mark Pope has been working tirelessly since he was announced as the new head coach of Kentucky. He has been actively recruiting players like Lamont Butler, Otega Oweh, Andrew Carr, and Koby Brea to strengthen Kentucky’s roster in his first year in charge. Following the departure of players recruited by former coach Calipari, there were concerns about the team’s makeup in Lexington.
Despite these concerns, 247 Sports has recognized and praised the moves made by Pope, ranking Kentucky among the top five transfer portal teams currently. The team holds the fifth spot with seven transfer commitments. The addition of players like Brandon Garrison, Lamont Butler Jr., and Otega Oweh has bolstered the team and generated excitement around the new era in Lexington.
In addition to Kentucky, the other schools in the top five transfer portal teams are Indiana, Kansas, Arkansas, and West Virginia. The influx of veteran talent brought in by Pope has fans and analysts alike buzzing about the potential of the Kentucky roster moving forward. The team’s promising start with the incoming transfers has generated a lot of excitement in the Bluegrass state.