After Kentucky basketball's loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of March Madness, here's an early look at Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball roster

With Kentucky’s season now over, Mark Pope and the UK basketball staff will turn their attention to next season’s roster. Here’s a look at who will be on it.

Madness is over for Kentucky basketball, which lost to Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. But Mark Pope exceed expectations in Year 1.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV | AP)

Following a 78-65 loss to Tennessee in the 2025 NCAA men's basketball March Madness tournament, Kentucky players Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr made the case for other athletes to transfer to UK.

The Duke Blue Devils are navigating a crucial offseason, facing the departure of key talent while welcoming elite recruits and potential transfers. This transition period defined by NBA aspirations and transfer portal activity will reshape the team’s roster,