Dylan
@BigBlueDylan • 8,120 subscribers
National Recruiting Analyst & Scout | Co-Founder @NextNat1on | Basketball Media, Covering Recruiting+Scouting for @BleedBNetwork
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NEW: Slovenian G/F Stefan Joksimovic (2008) is one of the best young international wings to watch for, that are considering the college route. 6’7, 205lb Wing. Tercera FEB stats: • 22.8 PPG • 4.1 RPG • 3.2 APG • 2.0 STL • 68/42/73 If he decides the NCAA Route, Kentucky will be involved with his recruitment, I’ve been told. Many other high level programs are also expected to be involved here. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan702,142 views • 1 month ago
NEW: Washington Transfer C Franck Kepnang is involved with Kentucky, a source tells me. Would Need a waiver for a 7th year. Quote on that from Washington Media: “He and HC Danny Sprinkle appeared confident that he'd receive it due to his injury history, which limited him to 8 games in the 2022-23 season, 10 in 2023-24, and 14 in 2024-25” • 6.2p • 6.3r • 2.1b • 22.9mpg. (25/27 games started) • DBPM: 4.0 #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan286,784 views • 28 days ago
Croatian F/C Michael Ružić has been receiving interest from Kentucky, per reports. But it sounds like BYU is leading to land the 7’ Big Man. LSU, Arizona State also mentioned to me. “BYU has been in on him since last year” Will be tough for Coach Pope to out-pitch some of these programs offering starting spots/Money. ACB Stats: • 5.1p, 3.4r, 16mpg. BCL Stats: 7.4p, 3.6r, 18mpg. International Scout on him: “I mean Ružić is one of the better available pickups right now. Playing some of the highest level of competition in the world and showing flashes especially as of late. Has been an NBA Prospect since he was 18. 7 footer with a jumper and great mobility, you can play him as a backup 5, or as a starting 4. If you have money left to spend he’s probably one of the best players you can spend it on” #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan173,990 views • 1 month ago
Kentucky will have to move on to another C in the 2027 class after Obinna Ekezie Jr reclasses to 2026, and commits to Louisville. Obinna wasn’t just Kentucky’s #1 C, he was their #1 overall player. Things were going well enough they hadn’t offered another C’ in 2027, (til recently) So what’s next? Kentucky has made prior contact with the 4 C’s we’ll talk about today, but it might be too late to get in seriously with a couple of them. First up: (#11) 5⭐️ Paul Osaruyi. (AZ) 6’9 220lb. Breakdown: Has the highest ceiling of any of the bigs. A+ Motor/Athlete. Elite rebounder, always in the right position. Extremely versatile defender. Defends the perimeter, the paint, the rim. Very high defensive IQ. His offense is still coming along. He’s got good hands, he makes tough catches in traffic under the rim, he catches plenty of lobs, and he’s an elite rim runner who can catch and put the ball on the floor in the open court. Solid handle when not being pressured, but he doesn’t have the best footwork right now,’ so he’s limited in the post with the ball in his hands. Has a decent enough jumper he can face up, even pop out and knock one down, slips really well off screens into a push shot. But once the tools are sharpened, once he gets with some elite coaching, like I said could be the highest ceiling of all them. Very versatile offensive potential. Reclass was talked about early, still could be a possibility as well. Something to watch as Kentucky just recently extended an offer. West Virginia, Houston, Arkansas, Kansas, BYU, thought to be the main schools right now. WVU has strong ties. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan165,332 views • 1 month ago
Syracuse PF Donnie Freeman will enter The Transfer Portal, a source tells me. Was told this was coming a while now. Have also been told Kentucky is interested and will be reaching out. - 6’10, 225lb. - 2 years left. • 16.5p • 7.2r • 1.3a • 0.8s/0.9b • 47/31/77 • DBPM: 1.5 Could be an excellent potential fit next to Malachi Moreno. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan303,146 views • 2 months ago
NEW: Kentucky is re-engaging with 5⭐️ F Miikka Muurinen and his camp, and apparently have been since The Nike Hoop Summit. An international Source familiar with Miikka’s recruitment tells me a visit to Lexington could be back on the table as well. Miikka had scheduled a visit originally back in September of 2024, before it was cancelled. He then told KSR in June of 2025 he was planning a visit for the fall, but that never happened due to him moving overseas to play professionally. UNC, Arkansas, Michigan are the 3 other main schools involved, with potential LSU and new HC Will Wade could get re involved. Mark Pope is keeping his options open. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan207,831 views • 1 month ago
NEW: FAU C Devin Williams is working with Kentucky Staff on setting up a visit to campus this weekend, a source tells me. Subject to change. Top 3 in country in BPG. Versatile 4/5, a ton of potential on both sides of the ball. 2 years of eligibility. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan194,183 views • 1 month ago
NEW: France PF Cameron Houindo is another one of the top international PF’s reportedly exploring his NCAA Options. Kentucky had reportedly made contact, and could be a name to watch for BBN if he chooses the NCAA Route. • 10.8p • 4.9r • 0.9a • 1.0s/0.9b International Scout to me on Cameron: “Cam basically played with Yimga as a pro on that youth team that plays pro in France’s 3rd league. Has been an OK prospect the last few years winning MVP at the U16 Euros in 2024 I think? Broke out this year on the youth circuit, winning MVP of the ANGT Qualifier in Ulm then winning MVP at Basketball without borders (had Obinna Ekezie, Anderson Diaz, other US prospects as well)” #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan166,512 views • 1 month ago
DME Academy 5⭐️ SF Ryan Hampton earned his Kentucky offer earlier this week after hosting the staff in home. Ranked top 5-10 in the 2027 class, and talks of a reclass to 2026 are starting to really heat up. Ryan is working with staff to take an official visit to Lexington. LSU, SMU are 2 others he has visited and will be involved with a reclass. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan137,073 views • 1 month ago
Wofford Transfer PG Nils Machowski is still available in The Transfer Portal. Before he had entered, I was told Kentucky might have some interest/could reach out to Nils, but nothing has been confirmed as of now. He is Set to visit UConn this weekend and I’m told there are a few high majors who have gauged interest with Nils as a potential backup PG/CG. • 17.2p • 5.7r • 2.6a • 44/38/79 (91 3PM) • 33.7mpg Solid PG2 option, but just a potential name for BBN as of now. Nothing confirmed just yet. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan134,995 views • 1 month ago
Malachi Jordan is a name everyone needs to get familiar with in the 2027 class. 5⭐️ SF, 6’7 225lb playing for Dream City Christian HS, and the Oakland Soldiers on the EYBL Circut. They aren’t yet, but I’d expect Kentucky to get officially involved very soon. Quote from Malachi’s father - “He absolutely loves Kentucky, has been a dream school of his since he was little” Malachi debuted at #5 in our NXN 2027 Top 100 Rankings, but will be moving up in our next update, likely taking that #1 spot. I’m a lot higher on him than the consensus national rankings. 👇🏻 Other National Rankings: ESPN: #7 ON3: #14 247: #19 • 23.3p • 5.2r • 4.7a • 2.7s • 1.0b Very smooth wing, extremely athletic, much improved with his ball handling and playmaking abilities. Gets downhill with the best of the class, but has also improved his jumpshot and has become very dangerous as a catch and shoot guy. Has the ability to breakdown a defender with his ball handling, and create space for him to get to his scoring spots. Extremely versatile defender who gets as engaged there as any top recruit I’ve seen on tape. Gonna be a very sought after player in the 2027 class. Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Miami, Tennessee, Texas Tech, USC, Vanderbilt + more have already offered. Gershom Jordan #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan122,840 views • 1 month ago
Tulane CG Rowan Brumbaugh will be entering the transfer portal soon.
Dylan222,306 views • 2 months ago
NEW: Iowa State Transfer SF Milan Momcilovic is going through The NBA Draft Process, while maintaining his college eligibility in The Transfer Portal. #2 ranked player in the portal. (247) • 16.9p • 3.1r • 51/49/88 (136 3PM) • 30.3mpg • DBPM: 2.9 There was speculation about a zoom call with Milan this week, I’ve been told that no zoom call took place, and nothing has been scheduled yet. Quote to me from a source on Milan’s situation: “Milan is fully focused on preparing for his Individual Workouts, The Combine, and The NBA Draft. Kentucky has reached out to his agent, but Milan will not be talking to any schools personally until he makes his decision on whether he wants to return to school.” Asked him how many schools they’ll consider: “Kentucky is 1 of a handful of schools they’ll talk too” My assumption is, his agent will be doing negotiations with schools during the process, when Milan makes a decision, there will be 3+ schools ready to zoom, who are willing to pay the asking price, then go from there. Kentucky will be one of them, im told. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan127,399 views • 1 month ago
NEW: 5⭐️ PF Paul Osaruyi has been officially offered by Kentucky. 2027 Rank: ESPN: #3. 247: #4. On3: #6. NXN: #6. Not officially announced yet, but Paul is trending towards reclassing into the 2026 class, Kentucky is getting involved late. Arkansas, Duke, Kansas are 3 other schools involved, but the school trending the most is West Virginia, who has a commitment from his High School Teammate Miles Sadler, and 1 of his high school coaches, now on staff. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan147,000 views • 1 month ago
NEW: Four-Star Mason Williams will be visiting Kentucky today, per KSR. 6’2, 185lb PG plays for Tennessee Collegiate Academy and has had a strong season competing in the EYBL Scholastic League. • 15.2p • 4.5r • 5.3a • 3.5s • 60/41/89 Son of former NBA PG Mo Williams, Mason Recently decommitted from his dad at Jackson State. 247 Rank: #109. On3 rank: #126. Currently does not hold a Kentucky Offer. offers: Ole Miss, Texas Tech, Washington, Memphis. Mason has a ton of skill, and big time potential. Would be a great, late get for Kentucky to assure backup PG security. #BBN #KentuckyBasketball
Dylan192,133 views • 2 months ago