Kentucky Basketball showing interest in Tyrone Riley yet again
Tyrone Riley will be a name to watch when the transfer portal opens.
Feb 18, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Tyrone Riley IV (5) drives the ball during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images | Stan Szeto-Imagn Images The Kentucky Wildcats are geared up to build their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mark Pope and staff are expected to be involved with San Francisco standout Tyrone Riley, according to Jacob Polacheck at KSR .
Riley, a 6-6 small forward who averaged 12. 2 points (36. 8% from deep), 4.
8 rebounds, 1. 2 assists, and one steal per game, is expected to be among the’ Wildcats’ portal targets this year, something he was last year as well. The California native played 31.
8 minutes per game this season, earning All-WCC awards. He was also on the All-Conference freshman team after his 2024-25 campaign before entering the portal that offseason. Pope and Jason Hart had a serious interest in Riley.