Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope has been working on recruiting for the 2025 season, but he hasn’t forgotten about the 2024 roster either. With a few roster spaces still available, he has scheduled a visit with forward Ansley Almonor, per On3’s Jacob Polacheck.
Almonor spent the past three seasons with Farleigh Dickinson, where he developed into a very good player. Over the past two seasons, he has averaged 14.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. His most famous moment was as a part of the 16th seeded team that upset number one seed Purdue in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
At 6’7″ and 220 lbs, Almonor is a big, strong power forward who has the muscle to play inside. However, he also shoots the ball very well and can create mismatches on offense. He made 34% of his three-point attempts last season.
Pope is likely looking for another frontcourt player who can give them minutes and provide depth. Almonor can certainly do that, and his ability to force defenders out into space could be invaluable.