Top Three-Point Shooters for Kentucky's Mark Pope to Target in Transfer Portal

Kentucky needs more elite shooting to fit Coach Pope's system, and these three players could be the answer.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope will be scouring the NCAA transfer portal this offseason to find elite three-point shooters to add to his 2026-27 roster. While the Wildcats have some solid returning shooters like Collin Chandler, Pope needs to bring in more sharpshooters to maximize his offensive system. Three potential transfer targets include Devin Vanterpool, Brett Decker Jr., and Camren Hunter - all prolific three-point marksmen who could thrive in Lexington.

Why it matters

Shooting was a weakness for Kentucky last season, and for Pope's up-tempo, three-point heavy offense to be successful, the Wildcats need to surround their star players with elite perimeter threats. Adding one or more of these transfer portal snipers could significantly boost Kentucky's offensive firepower and help them compete for an SEC title and deep NCAA Tournament run.

The details

Devin Vanterpool is a 6'4 combo guard who averaged 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game at FAU this season while shooting 35.1% from three. Brett Decker Jr., a Kentucky native from Elizabethtown, is a pure shooter who connected on 47.1% of his threes at Liberty, averaging 16.9 points per contest. Camren Hunter of Central Arkansas is a 6'3 guard who put up 21 points per game on 36.9% three-point shooting.

  • The NCAA transfer portal opens on April 7th, 2026.

The players

Devin Vanterpool

A 6'4 combo guard who averaged 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game at FAU this season while shooting 35.1% from three.

Brett Decker Jr.

A Kentucky native from Elizabethtown who is a pure shooter, connecting on 47.1% of his threes at Liberty and averaging 16.9 points per game.

Camren Hunter

A 6'3 guard from Central Arkansas who averaged 21 points per game on 36.9% three-point shooting.

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What’s next

The NCAA transfer portal opens on April 7th, 2026, allowing these players and others to officially enter and begin exploring new opportunities.

The takeaway

Kentucky's coaching staff, led by Mark Pope, will be scouring the transfer portal for elite three-point shooters to add to their 2026-27 roster. Devin Vanterpool, Brett Decker Jr., and Camren Hunter are three potential targets who could provide the Wildcats with the perimeter firepower they need to thrive in Pope's system.