Brandon Garrison, a former McDonald's All-American and Oklahoma State center, has committed to the University of Kentucky, marking a significant recruit for Coach Mark Pope's rapidly forming team. Garrison, who stands at 6-11 and weighs 245 pounds, chose Kentucky over other contenders like Arkansas and Texas. During his freshman year at Oklahoma State, he averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. His decision was somewhat unexpected as he did not visit Kentucky's campus officially, unlike his visits to the other contending schools earlier in the month. Ranked No. 29 in The Athletic’s transfer portal rankings, Garrison's recruitment is part of a broader strategy by Pope, who has secured commitments from five transfers and seven players in just 18 days since taking his position.
Mark Pope and Kentucky pull a former McDonald's All-American to make it five transfers and seven players committed in 18 days on the job. With at least one more likely coming any time now. Pope's on a heater. https://t.co/T8ZvfP7HM4
Former Oklahoma State big man Brandon Garrison picks Kentucky over Texas basketball https://t.co/G0WHAwjmmv
Brandon Garrison, former Oklahoma State center, reportedly commits to Kentucky basketball https://t.co/3n5JYQma3k via @courierjournal
🚨BREAKING🚨 Oklahoma State transfer center Brandon Garrison has committed to Kentucky, sources told @TheFieldOf68 https://t.co/tSFL6isNCc
NEW from @cdrummond97: Former McDonald's All-American center Brandon Garrison is Kentucky's newest commitment. And Mark Pope's first UK basketball roster is now at 7 scholarship players. Story: https://t.co/gnvipd76IH https://t.co/q1y6aqyR0D
I see what you did there. Brandon Garrison, former Oklahoma State ... Cowboy. https://t.co/7s4fuh9ESj
Interesting note: Kentucky landed Brandon Garrison without ever having him come on campus for an official visit. Garrison picked UK over Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas — all of which he visited earlier this month. TBD if Garrison's commitment impacts UK's chances with Great Osobor. https://t.co/pRxkLi9kxV
Can confirm Brandon Garrison, 6-11, 245-pound center from Oklahoma State, has committed to Kentucky in a bit of a surprise. Top-40 recruit who averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 boards, 1.5 blocks as a freshman last season. Ranked No. 29 in The Athletic’s transfer portal rankings.
It’ll be interesting to see how/if at all this impacts Moussa Cisse’s decision. Brandon Garrison, who also played center at Oklahoma State, is moving on to Kentucky. https://t.co/F8O685O3TI
That’s a big one. Brandon Garrison one of the more naturally gifted prospects in the portal with plenty of upside to tap into. Kentucky needed an injection of talent and got it with Garrison. https://t.co/Adt8CQlz6H
Brandon Garrison was down to Kentucky and Arkansas and picked the Cats
Oklahoma St transfer Brandon Garrison picks KENTUCKY
𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: Oklahoma State transfer Brandon Garrison has committed to #Kentucky, a source tells @247Sports. The former McDonald's All-American was one of the top bigs available in this year's portal cycle. #BBN STORY | https://t.co/uprSxh9rvA https://t.co/iM21p3azmh
Oklahoma State transfer Brandon Garrison has committed to Kentucky, he announced. Former McDonald's All-American in the 2023 class, averaged 7.5 points and 5.3 rebounds as a freshman in Stillwater.
Oklahoma transfer Brandon Garrison picks KENTUCKY
Kentucky has landed Oklahoma State big man transfer Brandon Garrison, source told @TheFieldOf68.
BREAKING: Oklahoma State transfer center Brandon Garrison, a former McDonald’s All-American, has committed to Kentucky and Mark Pope, he tells @On3sports. https://t.co/pOs8UMckmT https://t.co/wa3BQdjPkA
Former Oklahoma State big man Brandon Garrison posts on Instagram a timeline. He wrapped up an official visit to the Hill today. https://t.co/K4qtCrLm2H
Recruiting & getting a roster together for Coach Pope & @KentuckyMBB is moving quickly. https://t.co/HBLfNAS17V https://t.co/ysNGtHBTHM