James Madison Transfer Justin McBride Commits to Kentucky
Justin McBride averaged 15.3 points and 5.6 rebounds for James Madison before joining Mark Pope’s third transfer class.
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James Madison Transfer Justin McBride Commits to Kentucky
The Kentucky men's basketball team has a new name confirmed for the 2026-27 roster: Justin McBride. The rising senior is listed at 6-foot-7 and 240 pounds and entered the transfer portal this off-season following one year at James Madison.Under current NCAA eligibility rules, McBride would have one year of eligibility remaining. However, if the NCAA adopts the proposed "five years to play five seasons" model, he may be granted an additional year…
JMU forward Justin McBride commits to UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky basketball has added 6-foot-8 forward Justin McBride, a transfer from James Madison. McBride averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.1 minutes per game last season at James Madison. He will be at his fourth school in four years, previously playing at Oklahoma State and Nevada. McBride has one year of eligibility remaining. Categories: Solid Blue, Sports
Kentucky Earns Commitment From James Madison Forward Justin McBride
How about a mid-week boom for you Big Blue Nation? The Kentucky Wildcats have officially received a commitment from James Madison forward Justin McBride, the team’s first addition to the frontcourt this offseason! Sources told KY Insider that he verbally committed during his visit with Kentucky on Wednesday, April 22, but legalities had to be taken care of. Standing at 6-foot-7, the Plano, Texas native averaged 15.3 points per game and 5.6 rebou…
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