Kentucky Wildcats basketball walk on Zach Tow previews the 2025-26 season during Media Day 2025.
Zach’s journey with the Kentucky Wildcats is a true underdog story that hits different. Grew up a UK fan in Madisonville, but wasn’t recruited as a player, he came to Kentucky as a regular student. When new coach Mark Pope held open tryouts after a full roster turnover, Zach battled through 60 guys just to earn a walk-on spot. No jersey, no guarantees, just pure grind every day in practice, helping the team stay sharp and never complaining.
Tow’s hard work didn’t go unnoticed. His teammates and coaches showed love by surprising him with a Kentucky jersey on Senior Night, the moment where Zach made his official college basketball debut and got the loudest ovation in Rupp Arena. This local kid’s story is all about believing in yourself and grinding for your shot, proof that dreams are real if you hustle hard enough.
