Kentucky Basketball Targets Santa Clara's Hammond
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Kentucky Basketball Coach Mark Pope Eyes Santa Claras Christian Hammond for Transfer Portal
Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is focusing on rebuilding the Wildcats roster for the 2026-27 season through the transfer portal, with no high school commits yet. Key assistant Jason Hart has left, making top prospects like Tyran Stokes unlikely. The team needs fresh talent at guard, and Santa Claras Christian Hammond, a first-team All West Coast Conference scorer, has entered the portal. Hammond, a sophomore, averaged 15.6 points, 3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting nearly 50% from the field and 39% from three-point range. He could anchor the backcourt in Lexington for seasons to come, but top programs will chase him hard. Kentucky fans should watch Hammond as the portal heats up, as adding him could quickly turn things around for next year.
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