Kentucky Wildcats News: Marcio Santos Watch Edition
Can Kentucky land a commitment from the Brazilian center?
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 08: Marcio Santos #3 of Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv in action during the EuroLeague Regular Season Round 21 match between Real Madrid and Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv at Movistar Arena on January 08, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yesterday, we learned Mark Pope was heading to Israel to meet with Marcio Santos, a Brazilian center playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Things seem to be moving quickly in this recruitment, so today, we’re keeping an eye on Santos to see if Kentucky can lock him down and bring him to Lexington. The 23-year-old has extensive professional experience overseas, playing with Franca in Brazil from 2018-2024 before joining Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany and then Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. Santos, who turns 24 in November, is an undersized but agile center, standing at 6’8.
He’s known for his passing ability, as well as being a solid outside shooter. He’s also known for having solid footwork and playing through contact to draw fouls. This past winter, he averaged 8.
7 points, 3. 9 rebounds, one assist, and 0. 6 blocks during the 2025-26 Winner League Season with Maccabi Tel Aviv.