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A disappointing season has placed Kentucky's basketball program under scrutiny, with the upcoming choices of Malachi Moreno, Milan Momcilovic and Ryan Hampton poised to determine whether Pope can restore the Wildcats to elite status.
The Wildcats' 2025-26 season ended in disappointment, leaving head coach Mark Pope on the hot seat. Three critical decisions — Malachi Moreno's NBA draft choice, Milan Momcilovic's transfer, and Ryan Hampton's recruitment — could define the 2026-27 campaign and Pope's job security.
The Wildcats are shifting focus to the AAU circuit, with Coach Mark Pope and his staff attending the Nike EYBL event in Memphis to scout top prospects for the classes of 2027 and 2028.