Kentucky is making more big recruiting moves ahead of early signing period

With less than a week to go until the early signing period begins for high school basketball recruits in the 2027 class, Kentucky is making some major moves behind the scenes.

Inside Kentucky Basketball has been gathering intel on several fronts related to the Wildcats’ recruiting efforts in recent days. Here’s a look at some major developments:

UK reshuffles its 2027 recruiting board

A commitment this week from Cherif Millogo — a 7-foot-5 center and one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2027 class — has led Mark Pope and his staff to direct their focus toward adding one more elite recruit in the early portion of this cycle.