Kentucky fans are starting to hear a lot of buzz about Pitt transfer Jaland Lowe, and for good reason. Head coach Mark Pope has already singled him out as one of the players expected to make a major leap this season.
Last year, San Diego State guard Lamont Butler saw his game reach new heights, posting career-bests in points, assists, field goal percentage, and three-point shooting. Pope believes Lowe could follow a similar path in Lexington.
> “We think he’s going to make a massive jump. He’s been special for us,” Pope said.
Lowe arrives at Kentucky after transferring from Pitt, where he showed flashes of his potential as a floor general. His ability to run the offense, make plays for teammates, and score when needed has already stood out in early practices. The staff is confident that with more responsibility and a faster system, Lowe’s efficiency and production will take off.
For a Kentucky team looking to build a balanced backcourt, Lowe’s development could be a difference-maker. With his size, poise, and emerging confidence, he adds another dimension to the Wildcats’ guard rotation.
If Lowe can replicate the type of growth Butler displayed a year ago, Kentucky may have landed one of the most impactful transfers in the country.
Big Blue Nation won’t have to wait long to see just how big of a leap Lowe has made — but the early reviews from Pope and the staff suggest that something special is brewing.
