In a stunning move, Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have successfully signed Divine Ugochukwu, a standout guard from the Miami Hurricanes, bolstering their roster with a highly promising transfer. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound guard, who impressed during his freshman season, joins a Kentucky team that’s already made waves in the transfer portal this offseason.
Ugochukwu, who averaged 5.3 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, and one steal per game in 2024-25, has the versatility and skill set that Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is eager to add to the Wildcats’ lineup. With three double-digit scoring games and a knack for playmaking—evidenced by 16 games with multiple assists—Ugochukwu brings both depth and talent to Kentucky’s backcourt.
Not only did Ugochukwu show flashes of brilliance, including becoming the first Miami freshman since 2020 to grab 10+ rebounds against Duke, but his all-around game and potential make him an ideal fit for the Wildcats’ championship aspirations. Ugochukwu’s decision to join Kentucky comes after interest from a host of top programs, including Texas Tech, Baylor, and Pitt, but it’s the Wildcats who landed the rising star.
This signing underscores Kentucky’s commitment to continuing their dominance in college basketball. With Ugochukwu now on board, the Wildcats’ already formidable roster just became even more dangerous as they look to make a deep run in the upcoming season.
