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Ben Roberts
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Sports Writer, Lexington Herald-Leader
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By Ben Roberts Verified| Lexington Herald-Leader Verified Kentucky missed out on its biggest remaining target for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season this week. That doesn’t mean Mark Pope and his coaching staff are finished in their search for an impact shooter. With Lamar Wilkerson’s commitment to Indiana on Tuesday — less than 24 hours after wrapping up his visit to UK — the Cats’ projected 2025-26 roster still sits at 12 players.
By Ben Roberts Verified| Lexington Herald-Leader Verified In our In the Spotlight stories, Herald-Leader journalists bring you continuing coverage of news and events important to our Central Kentucky community. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald-leader.com. Otega Oweh, the leading scorer on Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team this past season, is declaring for the 2025 NBA draft. That doesn’t necessarily mean his UK basketball career is finished.
By Ben Roberts Verified| Lexington Herald-Leader Verified Kentucky missed out on its biggest remaining target for the 2025-26 men’s basketball season this week. That doesn’t mean Mark Pope and his coaching staff are finished in their search for an impact shooter. With Lamar Wilkerson’s commitment to Indiana on Tuesday — less than 24 hours after wrapping up his visit to UK — the Cats’ projected 2025-26 roster still sits at 12 players.
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Lexington Herald-Leader
The Lexington Herald-Leader is a well-established newspaper located in Lexington, Kentucky, and is owned by the McClatchy Company. It was created through the merger of the Lexington Herald, founded in 1886, and the Lexington Leader. This merger has allowed the publication to provide comprehensive news coverage, documenting significant events in Kentucky's history, including Prohibition, major wars, and professional sports. The newspaper offers daily news, covering local, national, and international stories, as well as sports and entertainment. It has a strong digital presence, providing online access to news and extensive historical archives through platforms like NewsBank and Newspapers.com. The Lexington Herald-Leader is committed to community engagement and has received numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes, for its investigative reporting and editorial writing.
Lexington, United States
+1 859-231-3446
Founded: 1870