As Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats prepare for their Sweet 16 showdown against Tennessee on Friday, they’re also actively shaping their roster for the upcoming season. While the Wildcats are focused on their current NCAA Tournament run, recruiting remains a priority, and one player who has captured their attention is Dedan Thomas, a talented guard in the transfer portal.
Thomas, a dynamic four-star prospect coming out of high school, was ranked among the top 40 players in his recruiting class. Rather than joining a high-major program immediately, he opted to begin his college career at UNLV, where he developed into one of the most productive players in the Mountain West Conference. Over the course of two seasons, he showcased his ability to impact games on both ends of the floor. His sophomore campaign was particularly impressive, as he averaged 15.6 points and 4.7 assists per contest, proving himself as a reliable offensive weapon and floor general.
