After 15 seasons of fielding teams led by freshmen, Kentucky basketball appears to be headed in an entirely different direction entering its second season under coach Mark Pope .

The stars come from the transfer portal.

Maybe that changes next season if Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2026 , signs with UK as many observers believe he is leaning toward doing. Or maybe, hear me out, that changes this season with freshman guard Jasper Johnson .

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