The Kentucky Wildcats are all set to face St. John’s Red Storm in the CBS Sports Classic following UCLA’s exit from the event. The excitement around the clash is rising as Mark Pope will be facing his former coach, Rick Pitino.
Meanwhile, rumors have it that ahead of the clash, Pope is eyeing to grab Reece Potter in the Wildcats squad, and the announcement is likely to be soon revealed.
Mark Pope Eyeing To Add Tallest Player In The Wildcats Squad Ahead of Rick Pitino Clash
Rumors state that Mark Pope has been preparing to sign Reece Potter in the Kentucky Wildcats squad, and it will be announced soon. An X (formerly Twitter) account posted on the platform that “Kentucky is adding Reece Potter, a 7’2” center from Lexington, to the roster as a walk-on, most likely announcing very soon.”
Hearing that Kentucky is adding Reece Potter, a 7’2” center from Lexington to the roster as a walk-on, most likely announcing very soon.
If he joins, will immediately become the tallest player on the roster! Nice pick up. #BBN pic.twitter.com/SrrHW3a8O0
— Buddy 🏀😼 (@BigBlueBud) May 5, 2025
Further, it was said that Potter would become the tallest player on the roster if he joined the Wildcats.
Potter is a center for the Miami RedHawks. The No. 35 for the team stands 7-1 ft tall and weighs 215 pounds. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, the sophomore played for Lexington Catholic. During his prep days, he was named the 2A State Tournament MVP. As a junior, he recorded 16 PPG and 8 RPG on average.
Additionally, his name was also listed in the all-city and all-region teams. During his senior year, Potter was named captain. Entering his college team, the American college basketball player played in 26 games as a freshman and started 11 of them. He also recorded a career-high 17 points against Bowling Green on January 16 in the 2023-24 season.
Potter has now entered his second year of college. He also registered a career-high three blocks while playing against Wilberforce on December 29 last season.
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Kentucky was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by an SEC team last season. After a stunning offseason of talent acquisition, Pope is rumoured to grab Potter soon. The Kentucky Wildcats will face the St. John’s Red Storm in Atlanta on December 20, and both coaches will do anything to win this match.
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