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Walter’s Wildcat Dispatch — October 10, 2026

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Walter’s
WILDCAT
DISPATCH
VOL. 1 · NO. 34
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
OCTOBER 10, 2026
THE DAILY FIVE

Kentucky Reportedly Set to Hire Alfred Aboya as Assistant Coach

is reportedly adding former UCLA standout Alfred Aboya to his Kentucky coaching staff, according to original reporting Saturday by Kentucky Sports Radio’s Jack Pilgrim. Aboya most recently coached at Academy Africa in Senegal and previously worked with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League and Cameroon’s national team. The reported hire would fill Kentucky’s remaining assistant coaching vacancy, although an official university announcement has not yet been confirmed.

Why it matters: Aboya’s international connections and player-development background could strengthen Kentucky’s frontcourt development and overseas recruiting efforts.
Source: on3.com

Seven-Foot-Five Cherif Millogo Visits Kentucky

Kentucky is hosting 2027 center Cherif Millogo on an official visit this weekend, bringing another highly regarded international prospect to Lexington. The 7-foot-5 big man has connections to Alfred Aboya’s international basketball network, adding intrigue to reports of Aboya joining Pope’s staff. Millogo’s visit continues Kentucky’s aggressive pursuit of frontcourt talent for its 2027 recruiting class.

Why it matters: Kentucky’s interest in Millogo illustrates how international scouting and recruiting could become increasingly important to Pope’s roster-building strategy.
Source: on3.com

Kentucky Prepares for Three-Game Exhibition Schedule

Kentucky’s finalized preseason schedule features Little Rock on Oct. 16, Texas Tech on Oct. 23 and UCF on Oct. 28, with all three games scheduled for . The Texas Tech exhibition will be televised on SEC Network+, while the UCF matchup will air on SEC Network. The Wildcats then open the regular season against Manhattan on Nov. 3.

Why it matters: Three exhibitions give Pope additional opportunities to evaluate combinations and establish a rotation before Kentucky faces and in November.
Source: ukathletics.com

Kentucky’s National Television Schedule Takes Shape

Kentucky’s completed 2026-27 schedule includes high-profile national broadcasts against Kansas, Indiana, and . The Wildcats face Kansas on ESPN on Nov. 10, Indiana on on Nov. 20, Louisville on ABC on Dec. 12 and North Carolina on CBS on Dec. 19. The SEC schedule begins Jan. 2 with a road game against Oklahoma.

Wildcat World angle: The four marquee nonconference matchups provide another prominent national stage for Kentucky’s program before conference play begins.
Source: ukathletics.com

Milan Momcilovic Looks to Expand His Offensive Arsenal at Kentucky

Kentucky forward wants to become more than a three-point specialist during his first season in Lexington. In an interview published Thursday by UK Athletics, the former Iowa State standout discussed his confidence in Mark Pope’s offensive system and his determination to create more scoring opportunities around the basket. Momcilovic led the nation last season with 136 made three-pointers while shooting 48.7 percent from beyond the arc, becoming the first player to lead Division I in both categories during the same season.

Why it matters: Kentucky struggled with perimeter shooting at times last season, making Momcilovic one of the program’s most important offseason additions. His ability to stretch defenses while developing a more versatile offensive game could help reshape Pope’s attack.
Source: ukathletics.com
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