With Mark Pope now at the helm of the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball program, the new coaching staff is reaching back out to some of the top prospects in the country.

That includes the top prospect in all of high school basketball, AJ Dybantsa.

Dybantsa is the consensus #1 recruit. The 6’9 forward is being recruited by every school in the country, and Mark Pope has been making it clear the player, who is viewed as a generational talent, would be a great fit at Kentucky.

“He’s talking to me about what is going to be happening, keeping it the same Kentucky as a top team,” Dybantsa told Kentucky Sports Radio. “And he was saying that he thinks I’m a good fit.”

Dybantsa also told KSR that he is looking at taking a visit to Kentucky this fall.

The 6-foot-9 forward is dominating the Nike U17 circuit, averaging nearly 24 points, almost 6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.

This goes without saying, but if Kentucky were to land Dybantsa, it would be a massive win for Kentucky. Guys like Dybantsa don’t come around very often, and he is one of those guys who has the ability to be an immediate difference-maker at the college level.

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How the Thunder helped the Mavericks beat them at the NBA trade deadline – SBNation.com

SGA’s Thunder saw their season end in a one-point loss against the Mavericks in the NBA playoffs.

High school coach expects Trent Noah, Travis Perry to fit well at Kentucky – Vaught’s Views

The two Kentucky natives will mesh well on the UK roster.

Kentucky is opportunity of a lifetime for Almonor – Cats Illustrated

A lot to like about Kentucky’s latest addition.

Bracket set for SEC Baseball Tournament – Herald Leader

The SEC has 5 of the top 10 teams in the nation.

Darren Peterson expected to visit Kentucky again – KSR

Would be big-time for the Cats.

Could Julius Randle and KAT be on the market this summer? – Bleacher Report

Two former KATs could be on the move.

Xander Schauffele tied at top of leaderboard – ESPN

Things are tight on the PGA leaderboard.

LeBron reportedly won’t leave Lakers to join Bronny – Yahoo

So much for drafting Bronny to get LeBron.

Usyk beats Fury to become new undisputed heavyweight champion – CNN

A major win.

Seize the Grey wins Preakness – CBS Sports

No Triple Crown this year.

Eyewitness provides details on Scottie Scheffler arrest – Golf . com

Such a wild story.