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Kentucky Eyes 2027 Class After Wabbington Snub | SEC Basketball News
Kentucky’s basketball program is already zooming ahead to the 2027 recruiting class, with coach Mark Pope aggressively chasing elite talent. They’ve locked in five-star recruit Ryan Hampton but are still hungry for more after missing out on a top 2026 prospect. The Wildcats extended an offer to five-star center Darius Wabbington — a towering 6’11”, 245-pound force ranked among the nation’s best — but his visit to Lexington is now off the table. He’s pivoted to Illinois instead, leaving Kentucky without a chance to host him. Despite this setback, Kentucky’s 2027 class remains loaded, with 22…
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