The Kentucky men’s basketball program is bringing back one of its most anticipated preseason traditions: Pro Day. Now in its 11th year, the showcase is set for October 7 at historic Memorial Coliseum, giving NBA scouts and fans a chance to see the Wildcats up close.
While the event won’t be televised, it will be available to stream live on SEC Network+ at 5:30 p.m. ET, with longtime broadcaster Dick Gabriel and Kentucky legend Jack “Goose” Givens on the call. As usual, all 30 NBA franchises are expected to attend, highlighting the program’s national draw.
Season Ticket Renewals Underway
Fans looking to secure their spot for the 2025–26 season should note that ticket renewals are currently open through each holder’s My UK Athletics Account. The renewal deadline is August 22, and assistance is available through the UK Ticket Office at (859) 257-1818 or via email at uktickets@uky.edu.
A Roster to Watch
Kentucky enters this season coming off its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019, finishing 24–12 last year with wins over an NCAA-record-tying eight AP Top-15 opponents. Key returnees include Collin Chandler, Brandon Garrison, Trent Noah, and Otega Oweh, each of whom played a role in last season’s surge.
Head coach Mark Pope has also reloaded with one of the nation’s top transfer classes, adding:
Denzel Aberdeen (Florida) – 2025 National Champion
Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama) – two-time Sweet 16 participant
Jaland Lowe (Pitt) – All-ACC guard
Reece Potter (Miami of Ohio) – Lexington native
Jayden Quaintance (Arizona State) – National Defensive Player of the Year finalist
Kam Williams (Tulane) – AAC All-Freshman selection
On top of that, the Wildcats welcome four highly regarded signees: Braydon Hawthorne, Andrija Jelavić, Jasper Johnson, and Malachi Moreno.
What It Means
Pro Day not only provides NBA teams a firsthand look at Kentucky’s new-look roster but also gives fans their first extended glimpse of a group that mixes experience, transfers, and youth. With momentum from last season’s tournament run and Pope’s strong first year in Lexington, expectations are high.
