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2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Braydon Hawthorne There is one returning player in particular for Kentucky that is an extremely promising one and that guy is Braydon Hawthorne. After redshir...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Zyon Hawthorne, brother of Braydon Hawthorne, signs with Kentucky Basketball Kentucky will have a pair of brothers next season.

APRIL 21 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Ready for next season Hawthorne (calf) has completed his redshirt season and is ready to roll for the Wildcats, Cameron Drummond of Kentucky.com reports.

Impact Hawthorne, who redshirted during the 2025-26 season partially due to a calf issue, is ready for action as the Wildcats officially enter offseason mode. The 6-foot-8 freshman, who was a late addition to the Wildcats' recruiting class, made significant developmental strides this season according to Kentucky's coaching staff. Hawthorne, who is notably up from 173 to 192 pounds, will look to carve out a role with the team next fall.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Otega Oweh had an injury before Arkansas game; Braydon Hawthorne hurt again More injuries.

FEBRUARY 3 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Slated to redshirt Hawthorne (calf) is expected to redshirt the 2025-26 season, Cameron Drummond of Kentucky.com reports.

Impact Hawthorne has been tending to a calf injury recently, but he was left off the team's official injury report Tuesday. However, the freshman will likely be unavailable, as the team intends to have Hawthorne redshirt. Of course, injuries could force him into action, but it's unlikely he'll see the floor at all this season.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf problems Hawthorne is dealing with calf issues and is not expected to play Tuesday at Vanderbilt, Cole Parke of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Hawthorne has yet to appear in a game this season, which looks to be due to health issues regarding his calf. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope spoke about the idea of redshirting the freshman forward, but this idea was squashed as he believes Hawthorne could be a contributor later in the season. Still, it's unknown when or if Hawthorne will be back to 100 percent.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Braydon Hawthorne could have redshirt burned but is battling injury Kentucky’s potential injury replacement…has an injury.

JANUARY 24 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Friday Headlines: Should Kentucky play Braydon Hawthorne and burn redshirt? Your best source for quality Kentucky Wildcats news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

JANUARY 23 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Mark Pope is having 'ongoing conversations' on Braydon Hawthorne Braydon Hawthorne is a 4-star talent with a massive ceiling, but Kentucky’s depth might force Mark Pope into a tough redshirt decision.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM