Shortly after landing his first five-star recruit as Kentucky Wildcats head coach, Mark Pope is back on the recruiting trail.
Ikenna Alozie, a top-10 prospect in the 2026 class, is a new name to monitor.
Alozie, who attends Dream City Christian in Arizona, told KSR that Coach Pope was in to see him on Friday afternoon. While Alozie does not hold an offer from the Wildcats, he has been on the staff’s radar since earlier this year.
Per 247 Sports, Alozie’s offer list includes Kansas, Providence, Louisville, Michigan, BYU, Villanova, UCLA, West Virginia, and many more. He’s currently ranked 10th overall and first among combo guards in 2026, according to 247.
Shortly after he visited with Coach Pope, Alozie left for a visit to Washington.
Ikenna was just one of three players Coach Pope visited while in Arizona. Pope stopped by Compass Prep to check out Mikka Muurinen and Jacob Lanier, both of whom are class of 2026 prospects.
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