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The 2024-25 Kentucky basketball roster was dismantled following John Calipari's exit last offseason. Now in his second year, head coach Mark Pope is doing another roster overhaul with key players Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson, Amari Williams and Koby Brea among those who are out of eligibility. Pope isn't leaning on the one-and-done approach as much as Calipari, though he does have three highly-rated recruits coming in. Which other players could be leaving via the Kentucky basketball transfer portal and who will Pope target to replace them? If you love the Wildcats, or want the latest roster updates and college basketball transfer portal news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at CatsPause, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Kentucky.  

The team of insiders at CatsPause.com are providing up-to-the-minute scoop on the latest intel surrounding the Kentucky basketball coaching transition and roster changes. CatsPause has built a solid reputation over its 20+ years covering the Wildcats, and has deep-rooted sources inside and around the Kentucky athletic department. And right now, CatsPause is offering 50% off annual subscriptions*, so now is the time to sign up.

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Kentucky basketball roster news

Pope has at a minimum of four scholarships to work with in the portal. That number could certainly grow if more current players opt to leave. Point guard should be an emphasis with Butler (graduation) and backup Kerr Kriisa (portal) both departing.

Jaland Lowe of Pittsburgh, Ja'Kobi Gillespie of Maryland and Frankie Collins of TCU are some of the targets that CatsPause has confirmed Kentucky has interest in. Of that group, Gillespie is the highest profile. A member of Maryland's famous 'Crab Five,' Gillespie averaged 14.7 points and 4.8 assists per game for Maryland's Sweet 16 squad this season.

The Wildcats will have to battle Tennessee, in particular, for his services since Gillespie is an East Tennessee native and the Vols need a point guard after the departure of Zakai Zeigler. Get the latest Kentucky basketball roster news at CatsPause.

How to get insider Kentucky basketball roster updates 

Pope is expected to go after some big names in the transfer portal, and the CatsPause staff has all the latest news involving incoming and outgoing transfers. You can only see the latest updates at CatsPause.com. 

Who are the top names Kentucky basketball is pursuing under coach Mark Pope? Go to CatsPause.com to see their insider information, all from a staff who has deep-rooted ties inside the Kentucky program, and find out. 

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