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Kentucky Working to Host Colgate Guard Jalen Cox After Zoom Call

The pursuit signals Mark Pope’s urgent push to rebuild through the transfer portal.

Overview

  • Kentucky held a Zoom meeting with former Colgate guard Jalen Cox and is trying to schedule an official visit, with no date set per his representatives.
  • Yahoo Sports reported the conversation went well and described mutual interest, though plans remain early.
  • Cox earned All-Patriot League first-team and All-Defensive honors last season at Colgate.
  • He averaged 17.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.3 steals while shooting 36% from three, offering two-way production Kentucky lacks.
  • The outreach to Cox comes as Kentucky ramps up portal recruiting, with other targets such as point guard Zoom Diallo also in the mix after a poor 2025-26 season and a light incoming class.