Mark Pope has said there is nothing to worry about with 2026 recruiting, but if you look at the facts, the Big Blue Nation has reason to be anxious.
Five-star forward Christian Collins was close to signing before reopening his recruitment. The No. 1 player in the country, Tyran Stokes, appeared to be a lock for Lexington, but that momentum has stalled. Now, Kansas is picking up "Crystal Ball" predictions to land the top player in the class.
But it isn't all bad news. Kentucky is still firmly in the mix for elite guards Jordan Smith and Caleb Holt.