Kentucky targets a transfer portal center they recruited in 2025

The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team is in need of talent, and Mark Pope is thoroughly searching in the transfer portal for players who can win games next season. A recent addition to the list of players they have contacted is Eric Reibe, and name that will be familiar to fans who follow Wildcats recruiting.

Reibe is a 7'1", 260 lb center originally from Germany. As a member of the 2025 recruiting class, he was offered by Kentucky, but ended up with Connecticut. In his freshman season there, he averaged just under 14 minutes per game, posting 5.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. He is also a stretch big who can shoot the ball from all over the court. He made 31% of his three-pointers last year.

On3's Jamie Shaw is reporting that Pope and Kentucky are once again working to bring him to Lexington. He's the kind of center that fits very well in Pope's offense, and could pair well with Malachi Moreno in a big lineup, if Moreno returns.

There will be plenty of competition for Reibe. Indiana and BYU are said to be in the mix, and others will likely join in as well. We will continue to bring news concerning him as it develops.

This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky basketball contacts center Eric Reibe in transfer portal