Caleb Holt #5 overall 2026 Mark coaching him USA was big advantage for Kentucky

[jeffky]

Caleb Holt says Mark Pope coaching him with USA Basketball was 'big advantage' for Kentucky: "He believes in me."

Caleb Holt feels Mark Pope believes in his abilities. Will it lead to a commitment? A visit this fall will help decide that for Kentucky.

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Love to get this kid

 

[LineSkiCat14]

Now thats the type of advantage that actually works. Not the "Kentucky was my dream school when I was in 2nd grade" type of stuff.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

Love this

 

[Princecal]

Now thats the type of advantage that actually works. Not the "Kentucky was my dream school when I was in 2nd grade" type of stuff.

That works too, just more of a rarity in today's game with all the changes over the past 2 decades. But Noah ain't going anywhere because being here is his dream. I didn't have the best of expectations for Noah being able to play in the SEC but he proved in his first year that he can and I think after another full year in the gym he's going to be hard to keep off the floor next year no matter who we have on the roster.

 

[AJG-15]

Let’s see if Coach Pope coaching the national team translates into top players following him at Kentucky.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

That works too, just more of a rarity in today's game with all the changes over the past 2 decades. But Noah ain't going anywhere because being here is his dream. I didn't have the best of expectations for Noah being able to play in the SEC but he proved in his first year that he can and I think after another full year in the gym he's going to be hard to keep off the floor next year no matter who we have on the roster.

Well, we saw the same thing with Perry. I would not count out a transfer from Noah next season, if his role does not expand.

 

[kywildcat41035]

Caleb Holt says Mark Pope coaching him with USA Basketball was 'big advantage' for Kentucky: "He believes in me."

Caleb Holt feels Mark Pope believes in his abilities. Will it lead to a commitment? A visit this fall will help decide that for Kentucky.

www.on3.com

Love to get this kid

Definitely would be great to get him Pope had an advantage for sure but so did Alabama being that he's from Alabama and Oats was also a coach at the camp. I sure hope Pope can lock him up though.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Caleb Holt says Mark Pope coaching him with USA Basketball was 'big advantage' for Kentucky: "He believes in me."

Caleb Holt feels Mark Pope believes in his abilities. Will it lead to a commitment? A visit this fall will help decide that for Kentucky.

www.on3.com

Love to get this kid

He's the one that I want the most out of this class. He's also the one that could most closely replicate what we will lose when Oweh graduates.

 

[Smashcat]

Also made a great impression on Cenac and Dybantsa.

 

[JPFisher]

Well, we saw the same thing with Perry. I would not count out a transfer from Noah next season, if his role does not expand.

I'd be surprised if Noah transfers... Of course, I was also surprised Perry transferred. Noah has game. Seems like he's making a big splash in practices, too. It's going to be tough to keep him on the bench.

As far as Pope coaching the team, I'm happy he's letting folks see his style and good nature. People gravitate to good folks. Add in high competency and it's golden.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

UK is actually in a position where they would only need two incoming freshmen.

You bring back:
C - Potter - Senior
C - Garrison - Senior
C - Moreno - Sophomore
F/C - Jelavic - Sophomore
F - Mo-D - Senior
F - Hawthorne - Sophomore
F/G - Williams - Junior
F/G - Noah - Junior
G/F - Chandler - Junior
G - Johnson - Sophomore
G - Lowe - Senior

Bring in Kinney or Crowe as the backup point guard, and then add Holt as your Oweh replacement.

The roster could literally be locked up with two high school commitments.

 

[JPFisher]

UK is actually in a position where they would only need two incoming freshmen.

You bring back:
C - Potter - Senior
C - Garrison - Senior
C - Moreno - Sophomore
F/C - Jelavic - Sophomore
F - Mo-D - Senior
F - Hawthorne - Sophomore
F/G - Williams - Junior
F/G - Noah - Junior
G/F - Chandler - Junior
G - Johnson - Sophomore
G - Lowe - Senior

Bring in Kinney or Crowe as the backup point guard, and then add Holt as your Oweh replacement.

The roster could literally be locked up with two high school commitments.

I think there's a great chance Williams jumps to the NBA and Garrison skips town once the two year plan is up. I could also see JJ being OAD and MoD declaring.

Lots of unknowns at this point, but if we returned all that next year, we'd pretty much have to be odds-on title favorites.

 

[yoshukai]

UK is actually in a position where they would only need two incoming freshmen.

You bring back:
C - Potter - Senior
C - Garrison - Senior
C - Moreno - Sophomore
F/C - Jelavic - Sophomore
F - Mo-D - Senior
F - Hawthorne - Sophomore
F/G - Williams - Junior
F/G - Noah - Junior
G/F - Chandler - Junior
G - Johnson - Sophomore
G - Lowe - Senior

Bring in Kinney or Crowe as the backup point guard, and then add Holt as your Oweh replacement.

The roster could literally be locked up with two high school commitments.

I’d take Rippey over Crowe every single day.

 

[Fox2monk]

UK is actually in a position where they would only need two incoming freshmen.

You bring back:
C - Potter - Senior
C - Garrison - Senior
C - Moreno - Sophomore
F/C - Jelavic - Sophomore
F - Mo-D - Senior
F - Hawthorne - Sophomore
F/G - Williams - Junior
F/G - Noah - Junior
G/F - Chandler - Junior
G - Johnson - Sophomore
G - Lowe - Senior

Bring in Kinney or Crowe as the backup point guard, and then add Holt as your Oweh replacement.

The roster could literally be locked up with two high school commitments.

Could be but someone will go pro or transfer, I think we target two stud freshman and can spend huge on 2 transfers.