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Justin McBride commits to Kentucky basketball via NCAA transfer portal
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Justin McBride has committed to Kentucky basketball after entering the NCAA transfer portal. The 6-foot-7 forward previously played at James Madison, averaging 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
Key points
- Justin McBride commits to Kentucky basketball
- He is a 6-foot-7 forward
- Averaged 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds at James Madison
- This will be his fourth school in four years
- Previously attended Oklahoma State and Nevada
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LEXINGTON â Kentucky basketball and coach Mark Pope on Tuesday took another step toward shoring up the frontcourt via the transfer portal.
The Wildcats landed a commitment from Justin McBride, a 6-foot-7, 240-pound forward who played at James Madison last season. The UK Sports Network's official account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, announced McBride's commitment.
UK will be his fourth school in four years. He began his college career at Oklahoma State in 2023-24. McBride then spent a season at Nevada (2024-25) and JMU, respectively.
During his one-year stint with the Dukes, McBride averaged team highs in points (15.3) and rebounds (5.6) per game.
He is Kentucky's first transfer portal commitment from a frontcourt player this offseason. The Wildcats' other portal additions, Zoom Diallo and , are guards.
Q&A
What are Justin McBride's stats from his time at James Madison?
Justin McBride averaged 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during his season at James Madison.
Which schools did Justin McBride attend before committing to Kentucky?
Justin McBride previously played at Oklahoma State, Nevada, and James Madison before committing to Kentucky.
Who is the head coach of Kentucky basketball?
The head coach of Kentucky basketball is Mark Pope.