Kentucky Basketball Targets UConn Transfer Eric Reibe and Butler Guard Finley Bizjack

The Wildcats are pursuing the 7-foot center and combo guard as they look to bolster their roster for next season.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Kentucky Basketball is showing interest in two potential transfer portal additions - UConn center Eric Reibe and Butler combo guard Finley Bizjack. Reibe, a 7-foot German big man, was previously recruited by Kentucky coming out of high school, while Bizjack is a scoring guard who could fill a need in the Wildcats' backcourt.

Why it matters

Kentucky is looking to add talent to its roster through the transfer portal after missing the NCAA Tournament this past season. Reibe and Bizjack would both provide valuable experience and skill sets to complement the Wildcats' returning players and incoming freshmen.

The details

Reibe, a 7-1, 260-pound center, averaged 5.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game as a freshman at UConn this past season. He was a 4-star recruit ranked 28th overall in the 2025 class. Bizjack, a 6-4, 190-pound combo guard, put up 17.1 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game for Butler as a junior. He is primarily a point guard but has also played shooting guard.

  • Reibe entered the transfer portal on April 11, 2026.
  • Bizjack is expected to visit West Virginia and Ole Miss in the coming days, while Kentucky is working to get him on campus as well.

The players

Eric Reibe

A 7-foot, 260-pound center who played his freshman season at UConn. Reibe was a 4-star recruit ranked 28th overall in the 2025 class.

Finley Bizjack

A 6-4, 190-pound combo guard who averaged 17.1 points, 2.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game as a junior at Butler. He primarily played point guard this past season.

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What they’re saying

“Kentucky is among the schools getting involved with Reibe, according to On3's Jamie Shaw. BYU and Indiana are also jumping into the mix.”

— Jamie Shaw, On3 Reporter

“Kentucky is showing interest in Butler combo guard Finley Bizjack, according to On'3s Pete Nakos. Bizjack is set to visit West Virginia and Ole Miss in the coming days, while Kentucky is working to get a visit as well, but nothing has been scheduled just yet.”

— Pete Nakos, On3 Reporter

What’s next

Kentucky will look to get Finley Bizjack on campus for an official visit in the coming weeks as they compete with West Virginia and Ole Miss for his commitment.

The takeaway

Kentucky is being proactive in the transfer portal, targeting two talented players in Eric Reibe and Finley Bizjack who could help bolster their roster for the 2026-27 season. Securing commitments from Reibe and/or Bizjack would be a big win for the Wildcats as they look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign.