Which Kentucky basketball players, targets are in the transfer portal?

LEXINGTON — The NCAA transfer portal for men's basketball didn't officially open until April 7. But that didn't prevent players from announcing their intentions beforehand. Kentucky basketball saw its first departure more than a week before the portal window arrived, as word surfaced March 28 that point guard Jaland Lowe would transfer after just one season with coach Mark Pope 's program.

Fellow guard Jasper Johnson went portaling April 3; forward Brandon Garrison put his name into the portal the same day. Forward Mouhamed Dioubate , a rising senior, entered April 6. Another forward, international big man Andrija Jelavić entered on the day the portal opened April 7.

The most unexpected move: Denzel Aberdeen also put his name in April 7. A senior guard, Aberdeen is out of eligibility and will need a waiver to play next season. Meanwhile, freshman center Malachi Moreno declared for the draft April 6 but maintained his college eligibility; he will return to UK if he withdraws from the draft.

Rising junior guard Kam Williams has reportedly reached a deal to return to the team . Sophomore forward Jayden Quaintance , meanwhile, is expected to enter the NBA draft and forgo his remaining eligibility. Keep this page bookmarked throughout the offseason to see which scholarship players Kentucky is adding and losing to the portal.