Kentucky showing interest in Oregon forward Kwame Evans Jr.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Oregon Ducks forward Kwame Evans Jr (10) looks on during the college basketball game between the Oregon Ducks and the USC Trojans on February 21, 2026 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the transfer portal officially open, Kentucky Basketball continues to show interest in multiple players. According to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, Kentucky has shown early interest in Oregon junior forward Kwame Evans Jr.

, a versatile frontcourt player coming off a strong season with the Ducks. Evans, who has spent all three of his collegiate seasons at Oregon, is coming off a productive junior campaign. He averaged 13.

3 points (45. 4% shooting from the field and 30. 4% from deep), 7.

4 rebounds, 2. 0 assists, and 1. 3 blocks per game, while recording four double-doubles.