Hawthorne Brothers Join Kentucky Wildcats

0:00On April 21st, Kentucky Wildcats just landed a family affair for the 2026-27 season, with not one but two Hawthorne brothers, suiting up. Braden Hawthorne made it official by announcing his return to the team, and right on his heels, Younger Brothers Zian committed to join the squad too. This news dropped Tuesday, boosting head coach Mark Polk's roster to nine players already. That count includes big-man Malachai Moreno, who's putting his name in the NBA draft pool while keeping options open. Fans are buzzing about what this duo brings to the court. Braden's experience paired with Zian's fresh energy could lock down the back court and shake. Up the lineup. The Kentucky Sports Radio crew broke it down quick, highlighting how these additions feel key gaps and set up a strong foundation early in the surface. Rebuild. With Brothers Hawthorne and Blue, Polbscot momentum rolling toward a competitive run-eyes now on those final roster spots to complete the puzzle.