(WKYT) – Kentucky freshman guard and Lexington native Jasper Johnson will be entering his name into the transfer portal, per DraftExpress.
Johnson averaged 4.9 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds, shooting 40% from the field, playing 12 minutes a game in 35 total appearances.
Johnson was a five-star recruit in the 2025 recruiting class and Kentucky head coach Mark Pope’s highest rated recruit.
Johnson’s best performance of the season in Kentucky’s win over North Carolina Central. Johnson had a career-high 22 points on 6-10 shooting and 8-8 from the free throw line.
He is the second Wildcat to enter his name into the portal, following Jaland Lowe.
The portal officially opens on Tuesday, April 7.