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Kentucky Sets Zoom Meeting with Michigan State Transfer Jaxon Kohler
Kentucky is scheduled to meet Wednesday by Zoom with Michigan State transfer Jaxon Kohler, who entered the portal after receiving a temporary restraining order against the NCAA. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 12.5 points and 8.9 rebounds last season while shooting 38.9 percent from three-point range. Kentucky continues to pursue options for its final roster spot while awaiting developments in the Mark Mitchell eligibility case.
Mark Mitchell Eligibility Decision Moves Closer
The Aug. 18 deadline has passed for Mark Mitchell’s attorneys and the NCAA to submit additional arguments in his Jefferson Circuit Court eligibility case. Judge Brian C. Edwards indicated after the Aug. 14 hearing that he expects to rule by the end of this week on whether Mitchell and other players from the 2022 recruiting class can seek another season of college eligibility. Mitchell remains strongly connected to Kentucky if he receives relief allowing him to enter the transfer portal.
Kentucky Falls Off Darius Wabbington’s Visit List
Five-star 2027 center Darius Wabbington no longer appears headed for a fall visit to Kentucky. The 6-foot-11 prospect had been considering a Lexington trip, but his updated visit schedule instead includes Indiana, Louisville, Arizona, Texas, Illinois and North Carolina. Kentucky has already secured a commitment from five-star wing Ryan Hampton and continues to recruit a deep group of 2027 prospects.
Former Wildcat Al Robinson Dies at 88
Former Kentucky player Alford Merritt “Al” Robinson died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at age 88. The Lexington native played for Adolph Rupp at Kentucky and remained closely connected to the program long after his playing days ended. His obituary notes that Robinson regarded being selected to play for Kentucky as the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Three Wildcats Share an August 19 Birthday
Walter’s Wildcat World records Pat Campbell, Hugh Coy and Zvonimir Ivisic among the Kentucky players born on Aug. 19. Campbell, a Lexington native born in 1897, played forward for Kentucky during the 1916-17 and 1917-18 seasons, while Coy later lettered for Adolph Rupp’s unbeaten 1953-54 Wildcats and Ivisic represented Kentucky during the 2023-24 season.