In a surprising twist for college basketball recruiting, one of Kentucky’s top targets, five-star power forward Jalen Thomas, has canceled his planned visit to an SEC rival. Thomas, a 6’10” phenom out of Dallas, Texas, was expected to visit the University of Florida this weekend but has decided to focus on other priorities.
Sources close to the situation suggest that the cancellation may indicate growing interest in Kentucky, whose coaching staff has been in constant contact with Thomas. The Wildcats are believed to have impressed him during his recent unofficial visit to Lexington, where he watched a preseason game and toured the campus facilities. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has reportedly made Thomas a cornerstone of their 2025 recruiting efforts, emphasizing his fit within their fast-paced system.
While the cancellation raised speculation about Thomas’s leanings, his family released a statement clarifying that the visit to Florida will be rescheduled, suggesting he is still keeping his options open. However, analysts believe the Wildcats’ momentum could make them the favorite to secure his commitment.
This news has ignited excitement among Kentucky fans, who are already buzzing about the program’s prospects for next year. If the Wildcats manage to land Thomas, he would join an already loaded recruiting class and further solidify Kentucky’s dominance on the national stage. As the recruiting battles heat up, all eyes will remain on Thomas’s next move.
