Sharpshooting Kentucky native Brett Decker Jr. is a name to watch for Wildcats
This player could be ready to take the next step.
Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Liberty Flames guard Brett Decker Jr. (4) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images There are a lot of names to keep an eye on when the transfer portal opens on April 7th.
Kentucky Basketball will likely have a roster filled with mostly transfers next season, which is fine. That’s how Mark Pope’s first roster at Kentucky was built, and it got the Cats to the Sweet 16. Another name is being added to the list in Liberty Flames guard Brett Decker Jr.
According to Jacob Polacheck of KSR , “there are rumblings that Kentucky will be involved when he (Decker) hits the portal. ” This is an intriguing name because Decker is an Elizabethtown, Kentucky native and played at Central Hardin High School. While he was unranked coming out of high school, Decker has now built up a solid college career so far.
In 2025-26 with the Flames, Decker averaged 16. 9 points, 2. 6 rebounds, 1.