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Pope's FaceTime Call Lures Kentucky Native Dynes
19 Apr
Summary
- Kentucky reaches out to USC transfer Gabe Dynes.
- Dynes is a 7-foot-5 shot-blocking presence from Kentucky.
- He is considering Kentucky for his final season.
The Kentucky Wildcats are targeting frontcourt talent through the transfer portal, recently reaching out to USC's Gabe Dynes. Dynes, a 7-foot-5 center and a native of Independence, Kentucky, entered the portal on Friday. He garnered interest from several prominent programs including Tennessee, Arizona, and Louisville.
Mark Pope, Kentucky's coach, reportedly had a FaceTime conversation with Dynes, who expressed admiration for Pope and a history of watching Kentucky games. Dynes, who played high school at Simon Kenton, previously excelled at Youngstown State as a shot-blocker, averaging over three blocks per game as a sophomore.
After transferring to USC, Dynes played in 30 games, contributing 2.9 points and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting efficiently from the field. However, his free-throw shooting remains a notable weakness. With only one season of eligibility remaining, Dynes may seek a significant role, potentially finding that opportunity at Kentucky.
