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There is a new name of interest for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats — and it’s a familiar face for Big Blue Nation. Harlan County star Trent Noah has been granted his release from South Carolina and is officially a free agent, reopening his recruitment “with hopes of pursuing basketball opportunities closer to home.” A top-125 prospect nationally and the state’s all-time fifth leading scorer, the pairing is an obvious one for both sides. It’s a chance for Pope to fill out his roster with a high-level depth piece capable of being a foundational fit with long-term upside, but one who can ste…

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