Kentucky Basketball Jersey Numbers Revealed for 2025-26

Kentucky Basketball Jersey Numbers Revealed for 2025-26: New Era Begins in Lexington

A new era of Kentucky Basketball is officially underway in Lexington.

As the 2025-26 Wildcats arrive on campus, fresh faces and familiar names are beginning to make their presence felt. From transfers and freshmen to returning stars, the buzz around the Joe Craft Practice Facility is unmistakable: the pursuit of banner No. 9 has begun.

While the official start of the season is still months away, the unveiling of jersey numbers has brought the reality of the new season one step closer. Players have been trickling into town and posting locker photos, offering fans their first glimpse of this revamped squad and their new digits.

Though a few names such as Andrija Jelavic and Mouhamed Dioubate have yet to report to campus, and some returners like Otega Oweh, Collin Chandler, Trent Noah, and Brandon Garrison are arriving later, the majority of the team has settled in. With jersey numbers now publicly known, the pieces are beginning to fall into place.

Here’s the full breakdown of the 2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats’ jersey numbers:

• 00 – Otega Oweh (Senior, returning two-way threat)
• 1 – Denzel Aberdeen (Florida transfer, combo guard)
• 2 – Jasper Johnson (Highly-touted freshman scorer)
• 3 – Kam Williams (Tulane transfer, experienced playmaker)
• 4 – Andrija Jelavic (International signee from Croatia)
• 5 – Collin Chandler (Sophomore shooter with big expectations)
• 9 – Trent Noah (Sophomore, Kentucky native fan favorite)
• 10 – Brandon Garrison (Junior big man and emerging leader)
• 15 – Jaland Lowe (Pittsburgh transfer, floor general)
• 21 – Jayden Quaintance (Arizona State transfer, top-tier athlete)
• 22 – Braydon Hawthorne (Underrated freshman, promising upside)
• 23 – Mouhamed Dioubate (Alabama transfer, defensive specialist)
• 24 – Malachi Moreno (Mr. Basketball, 7-foot freshman)
• 33 – Reece Potter (Miami OH transfer, frontcourt depth)

While some fans might shrug off jersey numbers as trivial, others understand their significance. They represent identity, legacy, and pride. For new players, it’s the moment that says, “You’re officially a Wildcat.” For returners, it’s a renewed mission.

This roster is as deep and diverse as it is talented. From experienced leaders like Garrison and Oweh to blue-chip freshmen like Moreno and Johnson, the blend of youth and maturity should pay dividends as the team gears up for summer workouts and preseason bonding.

What’s next? Endless hours in the gym, late-night shooting sessions, team bonding at Rupp Arena, and importantly content. Kentucky fans know well that the offseason is when the personality of a team starts to show. Expect behind-the-scenes clips, mic’d-up practices, and early glimpses at who the leaders, pranksters, and rising stars will be.

As the jersey numbers go up and the work begins, there’s one thing Big Blue Nation can count on: this team is hungry. The journey to No. 9 starts now and with every nameplate hung, the dream becomes a little more real.

Let the countdown begin.