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Kusturica to UCLA Shakes Kentucky Plans | Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News
Serbian phenom Nikola Kusturica shocks the college basketball world by committing to UCLA, leaving Kentucky fans heartbroken — but the Wildcats aren’t done. With Kusturica off the board, the focus shifts to building for 2026-27, with a top priority on adding a big man behind Malachi Moreno. Marcus Spears Jr., the No. 1 player in the 2027 class, is the hottest name — and could reclassify to 2026, giving Kentucky a shot. His cousin Ryan Hampton, already committed to Kentucky, was hoped to sway him — but that leverage may fade if Spears Jr. moves up. While losing Kusturica stings, especially…
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