The University of Kentucky has officially unveiled the jersey numbers for its men’s basketball team ahead of the 2025-26 season. Under new head coach Mark Pope, this year’s Wildcats squad features a mix of returning players, high-profile transfers, and promising freshmen, all of whom have now been assigned their numbers as the team gears up for what fans hope will be a run at national title No. 9.
Among the most notable number choices is guard Otega Oweh, who selected #00, a unique nod to his initials. Another standout, Trent Noah, chose #9 as a symbolic gesture representing Kentucky’s quest for a ninth NCAA championship. Freshman Jasper Johnson, a projected NBA lottery pick, will wear #2, keeping the same number he wore in high school.
The backcourt duo of Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen will wear #15 and #1, respectively. Lowe, a standout transfer, recently made headlines when he declared that Kentucky’s current backcourt could be “the best in the country.” Aberdeen, coming in from Florida, will keep a single-digit number after previously wearing #11.
In the frontcourt, towering freshman Malachi Moreno takes #24, while returning big man Brandon Garrison will don #10. Another key transfer, Kamari Williams, sticks with #3, and Jayden Quaintance, one of the most hyped recruits in recent memory, will sport #21. Fellow big men Reece Potter and Andrija Jelavić will wear #33 and #4, respectively.
Forward Mouhamed Dioubate’s decision to wear #23 pays homage to legends like Michael Jordan and Kentucky great Anthony Davis, adding an extra layer of excitement to his sophomore campaign. Braydon Hawthorne will wear #22, and Collin Chandler, who returns after a church mission, keeps #5.
The updated jersey assignments reflect a balance of personal significance and program history, giving fans an early peek at how this talented roster is shaping up. With a blend of experience, size, and elite talent, Coach Pope’s squad has the potential to make serious noise in both the SEC and national tournament.
As the season draws closer, anticipation continues to grow in Lexington. With new numbers, fresh energy, and championship aspirations, the 2025-26 Wildcats are ready to bring Kentucky basketball back to prominence.
