The Kentucky Wildcats have reached out to High Point transfer forward Kimani Hamilton as they continue to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. Hamilton, a 6-foot-7 forward from Clinton, Mississippi, has garnered attention from several top programs after entering the transfer portal. citeturn0news13
Hamilton began his collegiate career at Mississippi State before transferring to High Point, where he made a significant impact over the past two seasons. In the most recent season, he started all 35 games, averaging 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while shooting 52% from the field and 32.2% from three-point range. His performance earned him All-Big South honors and helped lead High Point to an NCAA Tournament appearance. citeturn0news13
In addition to Kentucky, Hamilton has reportedly been contacted by several other prominent programs, including Arkansas, Cincinnati, NC State, Indiana, DePaul, Seton Hall, West Virginia, Georgia, USC, and Tulsa. citeturn0news13
Kentucky’s interest in Hamilton aligns with their ongoing efforts to strengthen their roster under head coach Mark Pope. The Wildcats have already secured commitments from several transfer players, such as Mo Dioubate, Kam Williams, Jaland Lowe, Jayden Quaintance, and Andrija Jelavic, and boast a strong incoming freshman class featuring 5-star guard Jasper Johnson and 4-star forward Malachi Moreno. citeturn0news13
As the recruitment process continues, Hamilton’s decision will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as he evaluates his options among some of the nation’s top basketball programs.