Walker Horn is back with the Kentucky Wildcats after initially entering the transfer portal earlier this offseason.
The 6-foot-3 senior guard returns as part of Kentucky’s now 15-man scholarship roster following a judge’s approval of the House v. NCAA settlement, which allows teams to exceed the traditional scholarship limit through a grandfathering clause.
Horn, the son of Northern Kentucky head coach Darrin Horn, appeared in 13 games across three seasons in Lexington. He saw action in four games during the 2022–23 campaign, four more in 2023–24, and played in five contests this past season. Though he didn’t score in his limited minutes, he contributed two assists and a rebound in 16 total minutes.
Originally choosing Kentucky over offers from Marquette and Michigan State, Horn began his prep career at Covington Catholic (Ky.) before finishing at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas.
The House settlement’s approval not only secures Horn’s return but also could bring back former walk-ons Grant Darbyshire and Zach Tow under the same grandfathering policy. Both were part of last year’s team and may now be eligible to return despite the roster expansion.
Horn’s return adds leadership and continuity to a Kentucky team entering its first full offseason under head coach Mark Pope, as the Wildcats prepare for a new era in college athletics.
