UK Basketball Transfers: DeSean Goode and Rob Wright Updates

The NCAA transfer portal has become a significant focus for Kentucky basketball, especially with more than 1,700 players entering as of Tuesday. The transfer portal opened for players to enter on April 18 and will close for new entrants on April 21. Head coach Mark Pope and his staff are actively seeking impactful additions to build a competitive roster.

Key Transfer Targets for Kentucky Basketball

As the Wildcats examine potential recruits, they have identified several players of interest.

Donnie Freeman

• Position: Forward
• Height: 6-foot-9
• Previous School: Syracuse
• Career Averages: 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds
• Interesting Fact: Freeman has connections to the Kentucky coaching staff.
• Rank: No. 13 in the transfer portal

Freeman will turn 21 in August. He previously played for the Bahamas national team under UK assistant coach Mikhail McLean.

Neoklis Avdalas

• Position: Wing
• Height: 6-foot-6
• Previous School: Virginia Tech
• Career Averages: 12.1 points, 4.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds
• Rank: No. 19 in the transfer portal

Avdalas displayed potential but struggled with scoring efficiency, hitting just 38.6% from the field.

Isaiah Johnson

• Position: Guard
• Height: 6-foot-1
• Previous School: Colorado
• Average Points: 16.9 per game
• Shooting Percentages: 48.6% from the field, 82.1% from the foul line
• Rank: No. 11 in the transfer portal

Johnson has garnered attention from other top programs such as Kansas and UCLA.

DeSean Goode

• Position: Forward
• Height: 6-foot-8
• Previous School: Robert Morris
• Average Points: 15.2 per game
• Shooting Percentage: 57.1% from three-point range
• Rank: No. 61 in the transfer portal

Goode’s exceptional shooting has made him an attractive option for various high-major schools.

Robert Wright III

• Position: Point Guard
• Height: 6-foot-1
• Previous School: BYU
• Average Points: 18.1 per game
• Rank: No. 4 overall in the transfer portal

Wright has a strong college basketball background, previously playing for Baylor and becoming an All-Big 12 Third Team selection.

Players Leaving Kentucky

Kentucky faces significant roster changes, with seven players entering the transfer portal after the recent season. Notable names include:

• Brandon Garrison
• Mouhamed Dioubate
• Andrija Jelavic
• Jaland Lowe
• Jasper Johnson

With their roster evolving, the Wildcats aim to strategically enhance their team through the transfer portal. As the deadline approaches, they are poised to attract elite talent for the upcoming season.