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James Madison Transfer Justin McBride Commits to Kentucky

The Kentucky men's basketball team has a new name confirmed for the 2026-27 roster: Justin McBride. The rising senior is listed at 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds and entered the transfer portal this off-season following one year at James Madison.

Justin McBride commits to Kentucky basketball via NCAA transfer portal

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball landed a transfer portal commitment from Justin McBride, who spent last season with the James Madison Dukes.

Kentucky basketball picks up a power forward from the transfer portal

Former standout forward at James Madison will join the Wildcats for the 2026-27 season.
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Me'Arah O’Neal, Shaq's daughter, will transfer from Florida to SEC rival Kentucky

Me'Arah O'Neal, the daughter of NBA great Shaquille O'Neal, will transfer within the SEC from Florida to Kentucky for women's basketball.