Mark Pope set to visit Top 10 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton on Monday
Mark Pope isn’t only recruiting in the transfer portal — he’s got his eyes on another highly-ranked high schooler.
According to On3’s Joe Tipton, Pope and members of his coaching staff are set to visit four-star 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton for an in-person meeting at his home on Monday. A 6-foot-6 shooting guard, Hampton is considered the No. 9 overall prospect from his recruiting class by the Rivals Industry Ranking. Tipton reports that the DME Academy (FL) product is also a potential reclass candidate, meaning he could play college basketball as soon as the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Hampton, who is the younger brother of former first-round NBA Draft pick RJ Hampton, does not currently hold an offer from Kentucky, but that could change once Monday’s visit wraps up.
