### **Kentucky Wildcats Secure 7-Foot-1 Center Reece Potter: A Game-Changing Addition**
The Kentucky Wildcats have made a significant move in their 2025-2026 roster by officially signing **Reece Potter**, a towering **7-foot-1 center** who previously played two seasons at **Miami (OH)**. Head coach **Mark Pope** announced the signing, emphasizing Potter’s unique skill set and deep connection to Kentucky basketball [A](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/kentucky-announces-signing-of-reece-potter/ar-AA1Eq5p9?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9zcG9ydHNcL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxcL2tlbnR1Y2t5LWFubm91bmNlcy1zaWduaW5nLW9mLXJlZWNlLXBvdHRlclwvYXItQUExRXE1cDkifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://ukathletics.com/news/2025/05/08/reece-potter-the-latest-to-join-kentucky-mens-basketball/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWthdGhsZXRpY3MuY29tXC9uZXdzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDhcL3JlZWNlLXBvdHRlci10aGUtbGF0ZXN0LXRvLWpvaW4ta2VudHVja3ktbWVucy1iYXNrZXRiYWxsXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
#### **A Lexington Native Returns Home**
Potter hails from **Lexington, Kentucky**, and played high school basketball at **Lexington Catholic**, where he was named the **2023 Lexington Player of the Year** and was a finalist for **Mr. Kentucky Basketball** [A](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/kentucky-announces-signing-of-reece-potter/ar-AA1Eq5p9?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9zcG9ydHNcL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxcL2tlbnR1Y2t5LWFubm91bmNlcy1zaWduaW5nLW9mLXJlZWNlLXBvdHRlclwvYXItQUExRXE1cDkifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His return to Kentucky is a homecoming, as he becomes the **88th Lexington native** to suit up for the Wildcats [B](https://ukathletics.com/news/2025/05/08/reece-potter-the-latest-to-join-kentucky-mens-basketball/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWthdGhsZXRpY3MuY29tXC9uZXdzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDhcL3JlZWNlLXBvdHRlci10aGUtbGF0ZXN0LXRvLWpvaW4ta2VudHVja3ktbWVucy1iYXNrZXRiYWxsXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
#### **Potter’s Collegiate Performance**
During his two seasons at Miami (OH), Potter showcased his versatility:
– **Averaged 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game** in **15.7 minutes per contest** [A](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/kentucky-announces-signing-of-reece-potter/ar-AA1Eq5p9?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9zcG9ydHNcL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxcL2tlbnR1Y2t5LWFubm91bmNlcy1zaWduaW5nLW9mLXJlZWNlLXBvdHRlclwvYXItQUExRXE1cDkifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
– **Shot an impressive 45.4% from the field** and **39.8% from three-point range**, demonstrating his ability to stretch the floor [B](https://ukathletics.com/news/2025/05/08/reece-potter-the-latest-to-join-kentucky-mens-basketball/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWthdGhsZXRpY3MuY29tXC9uZXdzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDhcL3JlZWNlLXBvdHRlci10aGUtbGF0ZXN0LXRvLWpvaW4ta2VudHVja3ktbWVucy1iYXNrZXRiYWxsXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
– **Made 11 starts as a freshman** and appeared in **30 games off the bench** in his sophomore season [A](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/kentucky-announces-signing-of-reece-potter/ar-AA1Eq5p9?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9zcG9ydHNcL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxcL2tlbnR1Y2t5LWFubm91bmNlcy1zaWduaW5nLW9mLXJlZWNlLXBvdHRlclwvYXItQUExRXE1cDkifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
– Had standout performances, including a **19-point game on 8-of-8 shooting** against Sacred Heart and a **15-point, 8-rebound effort** in the MAC Tournament against Eastern Michigan [B](https://ukathletics.com/news/2025/05/08/reece-potter-the-latest-to-join-kentucky-mens-basketball/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWthdGhsZXRpY3MuY29tXC9uZXdzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDhcL3JlZWNlLXBvdHRlci10aGUtbGF0ZXN0LXRvLWpvaW4ta2VudHVja3ktbWVucy1iYXNrZXRiYWxsXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
#### **What Potter Brings to Kentucky**
Coach Pope praised Potter’s **mobility, passing, shooting, and rim protection**, highlighting how well he fits into Kentucky’s system [A](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/kentucky-announces-signing-of-reece-potter/ar-AA1Eq5p9?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3Lm1zbi5jb21cL2VuLXVzXC9zcG9ydHNcL2Jhc2tldGJhbGxcL2tlbnR1Y2t5LWFubm91bmNlcy1zaWduaW5nLW9mLXJlZWNlLXBvdHRlclwvYXItQUExRXE1cDkifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) a strong presence in the paint makes him a valuable asset for the Wildcats.
Potter joins a growing list of. His ability to **shoot from deep** while maintaining **newcomers** to Kentucky this offseason, including **Denzel Aberdeen, Mouhamed Dioubate, Andrija Jelavić, Jaland Lowe, Jayden Quaintance, and Kam Williams** [B](https://ukathletics.com/news/2025/05/08/reece-potter-the-latest-to-join-kentucky-mens-basketball/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fY29udmVyc2F0aW9uSWQiOiI4VmlmemFDODFDbURkMnkyZHZtWXYiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiR3N5YzhaUXl3N2dpVUMyalRMekRuIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvdWthdGhsZXRpY3MuY29tXC9uZXdzXC8yMDI1XC8wNVwvMDhcL3JlZWNlLXBvdHRlci10aGUtbGF0ZXN0LXRvLWpvaW4ta2VudHVja3ktbWVucy1iYXNrZXRiYWxsXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1)
