Braydon Hawthorne to return for 2026-27 season, younger brother Zyon signs with Kentucky

Hallie DeVore,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – On the final day of the transfer window, Braydon Hawthorne announced he will return to Kentucky for the 2026-27 season.

The 6-foot-8 forward from West Virginia redshirted his freshman season.

Hawthorne was a top-40 recruit in the 2025 class and ranked among the top 10 small forwards.

Braydon’s younger brother, Zyon Hawthorne, also signed with Kentucky for the 2026-27 season.

Kentucky’s current roster includes:

  • Braydon Hawthorne (F)
  • Reece Potter (F)
  • Trent Noah (F)
  • Kam Williams (G)
  • Malachi Moreno (C) – NBA Draft Dependent
  • Zoom Diallo (G) – Transfer from Washington
  • Alex Wilkins (G) – Transfer from Furman
  • Mason Williams (G) – Incoming Freshman
  • Zyon Hawthorne (G) – Incoming Freshman
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