Kentucky Wildcats News: Marcio Santos Watch Edition

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.

Santos could be a solid pickup for this Kentucky team if they can seal the deal.

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The situation is what it is at this point. Let’s see what happens from here.

Headlines

UK lands Jerone Morton in transfer portal – Herald Leader

Will definitely have some value as a backup guard and shooter.

Two in-state OL prospects among latest UK Football offers – Cats Pause