James Madison Forward Justin McBride Eying Kentucky Visit

McBride, a 6-foot-7 forward, is working to confirm a visit to Kentucky on April 21 as he eyes eligibility.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:23pm

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James Madison forward Justin McBride has told KSR that he's eying a visit to Kentucky for Tuesday, April 21 as he works to sort out transcript details and gain eligibility. During the 2025-26 season, the 6-foot-7 forward from Plano, Texas averaged 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.

Why it matters

Kentucky is in the midst of building its 2026-27 roster, and McBride could be a key addition as the Wildcats look to reload after several departures. As a former top-125 recruit, McBride would bring valuable experience and talent to the Kentucky frontcourt.

The details

McBride spent the 2023-24 season at Oklahoma State and the 2024-25 season at Nevada before transferring to James Madison for the 2025-26 campaign. During his time with the Dukes, he averaged 15.3 points on 49.4 percent shooting, with 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 31 contests.

  • McBride is eying a visit to Kentucky on Tuesday, April 21.

The players

Justin McBride

A 6-foot-7 forward from Plano, Texas who played the 2025-26 season at James Madison, averaging 15.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.

Kentucky Wildcats

The men's basketball team at the University of Kentucky, a prominent Division I program that is currently rebuilding its roster for the 2026-27 season.

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What they’re saying

“I'm eying a visit to Kentucky for Tuesday, April 21 as I work to sort out transcript details and gain eligibility.”

— Justin McBride

What’s next

If McBride is able to confirm the visit to Kentucky on April 21, it will be an important step as he looks to join the Wildcats' roster for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Kentucky is actively recruiting transfer talent like Justin McBride to help rebuild its roster after several key departures. McBride's potential visit could be a significant development as the Wildcats look to reload for the upcoming season.