Kentucky’s offseason roster puzzle may have a few more pieces on the way, even as Mark Pope keeps the focus on the work already happening in the gym.
The latest name to watch is Keyshawn Hall, the former Auburn wing who was just granted an additional year of eligibility. Pope was quoted last season comparing Hall to HOF player Paul Pierce, and Hall is reportedly weighing his college options for one more run.
Kentucky makes sense on paper, though there has been no reported contact between the two sides as of this writing. After missing out on international prospect Nikola Kusterica, the Wildcats could move quickly if Hall becomes a real opening.
Another possible addition is former UCLA guard Donovan Dent, who may also be in line for another year of eligibility. Kentucky was in the mix for him a year ago, but that likely won’t be the case this time after the Wildcats landed Zoom Diallo.
Jordan Pope is in the same age-filing category as Dent, and his future should be sorted out sooner rather than later. The same broader point applies to Kentucky’s roster outlook: the Wildcats are not currently involved with any of these players, but that can change fast.
With more lawsuits expected to be filed and potentially run, more names should surface in the coming weeks. That gives Mark Pope a path to fill the 15th roster spot if he wants it, and it could leave Kentucky with plenty of options before the picture settles.
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