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Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope is seeking players for the 2026-27 roster but may miss out on forward Marcios Santos, who is expected to join LSU instead. With three spots open and a need for scoring and depth, the Wildcats face a challenging situation.
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The Kentucky Wildcats and coach Mark Pope are on the hunt for players to fill out their 2026-27 roster. They still have three spots open, and have a need for another scoring threat and more depth at center. If Malachi Moreno stays in the NBA draft, that second need becomes even greater.
To that end, Pope recently made a trip to Israel to watch forward Marcios Santos, a 6'8" frontcourt player for Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague. He has shown an ability to score and rebound, but has made 40% of his three-point shots, making him a solid fit for Kentucky's offense under Pope.
It seemed likely that Santos would become a Wildcat, but that outlook has changed, and it's now expected that he will land elsewhere. Reports seem to indicate that Santos will take a bigger offer from the LSU Tigers, making another miss for Pope.
If Santos does choose LSU, spuring Kentucky, it leaves Kentucky in a tough situation. A player like Milan Momcilovic pulling out of the draft and heading to Lexington would be a huge win, and there are a few other players available in the portal. However, time is running out, and the list of players who could make a difference is getting short. It's desperation time for Kentucky, and Pope as his seat gets hotter and hotter.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky basketball expected to miss on forward Marcios Santos
Kentucky has three open roster spots and needs additional scoring and depth, especially if Malachi Moreno stays in the NBA draft.
If Santos chooses LSU, it would represent another missed opportunity for Kentucky, leaving them in a challenging position to find suitable replacements.
Kentucky is looking at players in the transfer portal, with Milan Momcilovic being a notable candidate if he withdraws from the draft.

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