Jacob Polacheck
@PolacheckKSR
Kentucky KSR+ Reporter for Kentucky Sports Radio with @On3Sports
NEW: No. 1-Ranked Tyran Stokes' mother broke down his recruitment in an interview with KSR+ on Friday. She recapped his recent official visits, shared news of three more upcoming visits, and detailed a commitment timeline. (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
NEW: 2027 four-star guard TJ Jamison tells KSR+ that he has a commitment date in mind as Kentucky, Arkansas, and others make their push. "I feel like I’ve been hearing from almost every school in the country." READ (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
NEW: Mark Pope's experience as an NBA big makes Kentucky an intriguing option for Obinna Ekezie Jr., the top center in 2027. "Kentucky, for big men, is one of the best places to go." READ (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
NEW: Kentucky has reached out to 2026 four-star forward Maximo Adams, he tells KSR+. Adams' older brother, Marcus, played for Mark Pope at BYU during the 2023-24 season. "He’s a great coach." READ (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
NEW: 2026 guard Trey Pearson has heard from Kentucky assistant coach Alvin Brooks III since Peach Jam ended, he tells KSR+. "I would love to be in that blue jersey. He really liked me down there at Peach Jam and was shocked by the offers I have." FREE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…
Mark Pope was asked during Monday's press conference how Rick Pitino addressed the expectations heading into the 1996 season. "He just told us that if we didn’t win every game, he was going to kill us." FREE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…
Smith has also scheduled an official visit to Arkansas from Sept. 20-21, his father tells KSR+.
Breaking: 5-Star guard Jordan Smith Jr. will take an official visit to Kentucky from Oct. 10-12 for Big Blue Madness, his father tells KSR+. Smith is ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking. FREE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…
Breaking: 5-Star guard Jordan Smith Jr. will take an official visit to Kentucky from Oct. 10-12 for Big Blue Madness, his father tells KSR+. Smith is ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking. FREE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…
Kentucky offered a Top 30 wing who had an exceptional week at Peach Jam. on3.com/teams/kentucky…
NEW: Kentucky is showing early interest in 2028 small forward Shalen Sheppard, he tells KSR+. "There’s an interest there. [Jason Hart] said he likes my game and they’re going to look out for me in the future." READ (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
![PolacheckKSR's tweet image. NEW: Kentucky is showing early interest in 2028 small forward Shalen Sheppard, he tells KSR+.
"There’s an interest there. [Jason Hart] said he likes my game and they’re going to look out for me in the future."
READ (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwaaWG4XoAIO4Bv.jpg)
According to @MattNorlander, Kentucky is believed to be dedicating 45% of its $20.5 million revenue-sharing budget to men's basketball for 2025-26. So, $9.225 million. Over three times what most SEC schools will do. If true, that's a bold move. on3.com/teams/kentucky…
🍑 Peach Jam buzz: Latest recruiting intel on top prospects + The latest with Tyran Stokes & Jordan Smith + NC State, Kansas & Arkansas in the mix for top recruits + Kentucky battling for stock riser + Duke setting the pace & more 👀 👉 [READ] on3.com/rivals/news/pe…
Sharing the latest from Peach Jam with a Monday edition of Here Comes the Boom at noon ET, including the latest buzz on No. 1-ranked Tyran Stokes. youtube.com/live/UwmK5A_Al…
NEW: Christian Collins has scheduled an official visit to Kentucky on October 12, he tells KSR+. "[Mark Pope] is like a proud dad. He’s like a proud dad. He’ll be recording you and he’s cheering for you. He’s a really good guy." FREE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…
![PolacheckKSR's tweet image. NEW: Christian Collins has scheduled an official visit to Kentucky on October 12, he tells KSR+.
"[Mark Pope] is like a proud dad. He’s like a proud dad. He’ll be recording you and he’s cheering for you. He’s a really good guy."
FREE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwWH3VaW4AAaBVP.jpg)
Caleb Holt is moving his Kentucky official visit to Sept. 12-14, his father tells KSR+. The new date works better for the family. It’s not due to another school taking the 5-7 date. on3.com/teams/kentucky…
5-star SG Caleb Holt will take an official visit to Kentucky from September 5-7, he tells KSR. "Kentucky is definitely in the mix, high up. I mess with Mark Pope and everything.” MORE: on3.com/teams/kentucky…
🍑 The stars came out to play as Saturday set the stage for Championship Sunday at #PeachJam But first, let’s discuss Semifinal Saturday’s top performers. 👀 👉 [READ] on3.com/rivals/news/pe…
NEW: No. 2-ranked Brandon McCoy talks with KSR+ about Kentucky’s recruiting efforts. “You know what you’re getting with Kentucky. Everybody knows that. It’s not a surprise there.” READ (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
Kentucky assistants Jason Hart and Alvin Brooks are checking out TJ Jamison of JL3 Elite for the second time today.
Kentucky is three-deep (HC Mark Pope and AC’s Alvin Brooks and Jason Hart) for Team Durant vs. Brad Beal Elite. Checking out 2027 five-star forward Baba Oladotun.
NEW on KSR+ The Latest Intel on Kentucky Recruiting at Peach Jam (+): on3.com/sites/kentucky…
