Scouting all the early Kentucky Basketball transfer portal targets
Previewing Mark Pope’s transfer portal target list for Kentucky Basketball, including Brett Decker Jr.
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 22: Head coach Mark Pope of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 22, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images Mark Pope is entering the most important offseason of his coaching career. It can not be understated or overstated; he must get every move inch perfect.
That starts with nailing the targets he spends his NIL budget on. Here is who Kentucky is currently targeting. Brett Decker Jr.
, Liberty Brett Decker is a name that is probably familiar to anyone inside the Bluegrass state. He starred for Central Hardin before committing to Liberty out of high school. From there, he played sparingly in his freshman season before making a massive jump in his sophomore year.
The 6’3 guard is a dead-eye shooter who is shooting 47 percent for his career from deep, and averaged 17 points on 11 shots last year. He is a shot maker, but he hasn’t shown a huge shot-creating skillset just yet. Tyrone Riley IV, San Francisco Tyrone Riler is another name you will most likely already know.