The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team has officially announced the signing of Reece Potter, a 7-foot-1 center from Lexington, Kentucky. Potter, a Lexington Catholic High School alumnus, joins the Wildcats after spending two seasons with Miami University (Ohio).
Potter’s Signing Highlights
– *Height and Skills*: Potter brings significant height and versatility to the team, with the ability to pass, shoot, and protect the rim effectively.
– *Experience*: He averaged 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game in his time at Miami, showcasing his skills as a role player and starter.
– *Shooting Ability*: Potter demonstrated impressive shooting percentages, including 45.4% from the field and 39.8% from three-point range during his Miami tenure.
– *Local Roots*: Potter becomes the 88th Lexington native to play for Kentucky, highlighting the program’s commitment to recruiting local talent.¹ ²
Coach Mark Pope expressed enthusiasm about Potter’s signing, praising his unique combination of mobility and skill. Pope emphasized that Potter “truly understands what it means to wear the Kentucky jersey,” underscoring the importance of team culture and tradition.
*Reece Potter’s Background*
– *High School Career*: Potter was a standout player at Lexington Catholic, serving as team captain and averaging 17.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his senior year.
– *College Career*: He initially committed to Xavier before decommiting and following coach Travis Steele to Miami University.
– *Transfer Portal*: Potter entered the transfer portal in March and quickly drew interest from Kentucky.³ ⁴
*Impact on the Team*
Potter’s addition provides depth and verticality to Kentucky’s roster, which already features several talented newcomers. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, Potter is poised to make an immediate impact.
*Kentucky’s 2025-26 Roster*
The Wildcats’ roster is shaping up to be impressive, with several key commitments and returning players:
– *Returning Players*:
– *Otega Oweh*: Rising senior guard with 16.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
– *Brandon Garrison*: Rising junior center with 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
– *Collin Chandler*: Rising sophomore center with 2.7 points and 1.0 rebound per game.
– *Trent Noah*: Rising sophomore forward with 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
– *Newcomers*:
– *Reece Potter*: 7-foot-1 center from Miami University.
– *Kam Williams*: Guard from Tulane with 9.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
– *Jaland Lowe*: Guard from Pittsburgh with 16.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
– *Mouhamed Dioubate*: Forward from Alabama with 7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
– *Jayden Quaintance*: Forward from Arizona State with 9.4 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.
– *Andrija Jelavic*: Center from Mega Basket with 10.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.
– *Denzel Aberdeen*: Guard from Florida with 7.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
With Potter on board, Kentucky is well-positioned for the upcoming season, boasting a talented roster with a mix of experience and youth. The team’s commitment to recruiting local talent is evident, with Potter joining fellow Lexington natives Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno in the fold.⁵
