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Kentucky Zooms in on G‑League Star Dink Pate

Kentucky Wildcats’ coach Mark Pope held a Zoom meeting with G‑League star Dink Pate after a recent stint with the Westchester Knicks, as the program seeks to secure the player for the 2026‑27 season.

The Wildcats’ coaching staff, led by Mark Pope, met with 6‑7 guard Dink Pate via Zoom on Tuesday, following Pope’s visits to see Pate play with the Westchester Knicks in March. Pate, who has attracted interest from several programs, has expressed a desire to join the college ranks for the 2026‑27 season. The meeting comes as Kentucky continues to pursue the versatile forward amid a competitive transfer portal landscape.