A player with a 7-2 wingspan and a reputation as a defensive stopper (with 3-point shooting ability) will be the first transfer recruit to visit Kentucky this spring.

Kentucky has plenty working in its favor. Under new head coach Mark Pope, the Wildcats have an exciting system that could help Lendeborg elevate his game. Additionally, Kentucky’s NIL opportunities could be a game-changer in a highly competitive recruitment.

Kerr Kriisa, who had an injury-plagued 2024-25 season with the Kentucky basketball program, announced Monday he would enter the transfer portal.

If the Wildcats can maximize their financial resources and land key players in the portal, they could soon return to the upper echelon of college basketball.

Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa entered the transfer portal on Monday with one season of eligibility remaining. "To Coach (Mark) Pope and the UK coaching staff - it has been an absolute dream to play for the University of Kentucky.

Silas Demary Jr. is a top 2025 transfer target with BYU and Kentucky leading; UConn, St. John's, and Duke still in pursuit.

According to Jeff Borzello of ESPN, guard Kerr Kriisa has entered the transfer portal. The 24-year-old played just nine games for Kentucky in 2024-25 before a foot injury ended his season. He averaged 4.4 points and 3.8 assists in 17.3 minutes per game.

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Wisconsin basketball, after expressing initial interest, is not in contention for one of the top-ranked transfer forwards