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Braydon & Zyon Hawthorne’s mom Brittany posting a throwback photo of the two Wildcats. “I am so PROUD of my SONS. From the YMCA to the same COLLEGE ROSTER. Dreams do come true. You both inspire me. I love you both and I can't wait to see where God takes you. This is only the beginning.”

Let’s get it

Zyon Hawthorne (@zyonx0) is a Cat. He joins his brother, Braydon, on the @KentuckyMBB 2026-2027 roster.

Braydon Hawthorne (@BraydonH20) is signed and will officially be back next season.

NEW: Kentucky SF Braydon Hawthorne has announced his return to Kentucky. 6’9 SF (who’s still growing) coming off a redshirt season, will bring plenty of versatility, and Scoring from the wing. Big time role incoming. Let’s go Braydon! @BraydonH20 #BBN #KentuckyBasketball

Wheres home👀👀👀

I would argue the opposite. Decisions made in back rooms without the public knowledge is never good Sunlight is the great disinfectant. If what you are doing with public money is good, you should have no problem discussing it in public

Gov. Andy Beshear from the top rope -- add him to the list of those concerned about "management and decision-making at the University of Kentucky." We found our next "knucklehead," @DrewFranklinKSR.

NEW: Washington State guard and Kentucky-native Jerone Morton is set to visit Kentucky on Friday, April 24, his father tells KSR+. "We just love Kentucky, man. He was born and raised here. That’s been his lifetime dream to play at Kentucky." on3.com/sites/kentucky…

Kentucky is trending up for 4-star safety Marquis Bryant, @ChadSimmons_ reports😼 “With the new head coach and GM coming from Oregon, they’re changing the culture." Read: on3.com/rivals/news/wi…

Big on Commitment. Let's go to work, #BBN

Welcome to the #BBN, @r2rzoom 😼 📰🔗 ukathletics.com/news/2026/04/2…

I'm not sure what someone associated with Kentucky did to upset the national media, but it is clear at this point several talking heads have a grudge against the 'Cats going into 2026-2027. Acting like signing two of the best playmakers in the transfer portal is a NEGATIVE is just trying REALLY hard to be contrarian and get clicks. First off, quit trying to sound smart and talk about "they need the ball in their hands." News flash...every basketball player needs the ball in order to score...that is the way the game works. I'll take my chances with two elite ball handlers, passers, and playmakers. It is a COACHES job to make that work + both Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins are coming into this situation with their eyes wide open. Secondly, Diallo shot 37.5% on catch-and-shoot 3's. Wilkins shot 37.0% on catch-and-shoot 3's. Maybe one or both will actually BENEFIT from playing off of the ball a little more. I'm not proclaiming Kentucky to have the best backcourt in college basketball, but these are the two most talented guards that have been in Lexington since the Coach Pope era began. He, and the staff, will either figure out how to use them or they won't...but simply acting like it is unheard of to have two players who are elite playmakers playing side-by-side is foolish and shows your bias towards the 'Cats.

Great picture from Alex Wilkins

Zoom Diallo + Alex Wilkins. I’m intrigued…

Furman transfers Alex Wilkins has committed to Kentucky! 😼🔵 #BBN

NEWS: Furman transfer guard Alex Wilkins has committed to Kentucky, he told @On3. The 6-5 freshman averaged 17.8 points and 4.7 assists per game this season. Was All-SoCon Second Team. on3.com/college/kentuc…

Big on Commitment. Alex Wilkins (@AlexWilkins_1) is a Cat!

RT @JackPilgrimKSR: BREAKING: Kentucky transfer Jasper Johnson has committed to Oregon, his agent Antonio Russell of CAA Basketball tells K…