Kentucky vs. Oklahoma - March 13, 2025

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Sooners logo, Sooners 20-13, 1ST 38, 2ND 46, TOT 84

Wildcats logo, Wildcats 22-10, 1ST 40, 2ND 45, TOT 85

What's Buzzing

Oklahoma Basketball

Friday night news bump 🗞️🏀 @BJ_Edwards5 eligible to play after receiving a TRO Friday in Cleveland County District Court.

Oklahoma Basketball

Friday night news bump 🗞️🏀 @BJ_Edwards5 eligible to play after receiving a TRO in Cleveland County District Court.

Eddie Radosevich

Here's Porter Moser talking BJ Edwards at #Sooners media day on Tuesday. Significant (also expected) news with Edwards (2x All-ACC defender) being granted a TRO and immediate eligibility

A Sea of Blue

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Demarcus Henry commits to North Carolina Tar Heels over Kentucky Basketball and others https://t.co/PLMCFNCR9T

Courtney Cronin

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Still no Kyle Monangai during the Bears 3rd practice of the week. Colston Loveland also popped up on the injury report today with a neck injury. He was limited in practice. D’Marco Jackson downgraded today to DNP.

Bears Communications

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#Bears Injury Report

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Demarcus Henry commits to North Carolina Tar Heels over Kentucky Basketball and othersKentucky misses out on another 2027 recruit.

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Kentucky Basketball’s Floor and Ceiling According To AnalyticsKentucky is preparing to begin its 2026-2027 campaign, but with so many new faces joining the squad and more than a few uncertainties following the preseason, fans are debating how far the team can go this March. Let’s break down what the analytics are saying… Evanmiya.com ran 10,000 simulations of the college basketball season to […]

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🚨UNC Lands DeMarcus Henry2027's No. 3 player is son of former Bengals WR Chris Henry

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Kam Williams is nearing a return from injury but unlikely to play in Kentucky vs. ManhattanKentucky is slowly approaching full health with the regular season on deck.

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Bold predictions for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball season The Kentucky basketball team is set to get the season started on Tuesday as Mark Pope and the Wildcats will take on Manhattan. The Wildcats went 3-0 in their ex

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Mark Pope: 'We'll never turn down an open shot'This offseason, Mark Pope went out and got a team full of guys who fit his system, and it all revolves around shooting. This team has shooters everywhere. Guys

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Mark Pope provided an update on Kam Williams ahead of the season-openerA few weeks ago, Mark Pope gave an update on Kam Williams' status after Kentucky's first exhibition game, saying, "We're hopefully talking about several weeks t

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Can Milan Momcilovic Become the Best Shooter in Kentucky History?Kentucky Men’s Basketball has produced plenty of elite shooters over the years, but Milan Momcilovic has the potential to be the best the Big Blue Nation has ever seen. Momcilovic transferred to Kentucky following his junior year at Iowa State, where he shot 48.7% from three-point range and connected on 136 of them, leading the […]

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Zoom Diallo struggled in the exhibition season, but Mark Pope is keeping the faithUK needs Diallo to get it going quickly.

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Preseason Tourney Bracket Projection 🔮Selecting which 76 teams make the cut before the games begin ➡️

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LSU Lands 5-Star PG ✍️Reese Alston, Rafer's son, picks Tigers over Kentucky, Louisville and others

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Mark Pope talks about Zoom Diallo after Kentucky's exhibitions In Kentucky's three exhibition games, Zoom Diallo had his fair share of struggles offensively. That led to some fans piling on him and even wondering if Mason W

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Two reasons Kentucky fans should be encouraged from the exhibition win over UCFMark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats just played their final exhibition game before the season gets started on Tuesday against Manhattan. The Wildcats took on a

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Mason Williams finishes off beautiful preseason, proving he should be a starter for Kentucky BasketballMason Williams has been Kentucky’s best guard through three preseason games… will he be moved into a starting role?

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Milan Momcilovic knows Kentucky has to continue improving on turnoversThe turnovers have been a huge part in Kentucky's offensive inconsistency through their three exhibition games. Against Little Rock, the Wildcats turned it over

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Braydon Hawthorne showed off his potential in Kentucky’s win vs. UCFThe rising sophomore provided some good minutes on both ends of the floor.

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The best Kentucky Basketball starting lineup became obvious in win vs. UCFAfter 3 exhibition games, Kentucky basketball’s best lineup becomes clear. And it leaves out a high priced addition.

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Malachi Moreno shared a message to his team before overtime against UCFThanks to a great overtime performance, Kentucky was able to take down the UCF Golden Knights in Rupp Arena. Throughout regulation, Kentucky's offense just stru

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Three takeaways from Kentucky's 90-76 overtime win over UCFIt took overtime, but Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were able to take down the UCF Knights in Rupp Arena to finish their exhibition games 3-0. It took a b

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Missed free throws nearly cost Kentucky Wildcats vs. UCF, but Alex Wilkins saved the gameKentucky basketball survived a close game against UCF in overtime, but poor free throw shooting nearly cost the Wildcats a double-digit lead.

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Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky Wildcats’ thrilling win vs. UCF KnightsA fun way to close out the exhibition season for Kentucky Basketball after taking down UCF in overtime.

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Kentucky Basketball wins OT thriller vs. UCF: 4 things to know and postgame cheersKentucky finishes exhibition season at 3-0 after defeating UCF in overtime. Here are four things to know.

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Kentucky vs. UCF game discussion and pregame readingThe Kentucky Wildcats will look to finish out the preseason on a high note against the UCF Knights.

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Kentucky target five-star center Lewis Uvwo has chosen Providence over the WildcatsOne player Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were targeting in the 2027 class was seven-foot center Lewis Uvwo. The seven-footer is ranked as the #7 player in

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5-Star Commits to Providence 😲Friars beat out Kentucky, Baylor and others for big man Lewis Uvwo

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How to watch Kentucky's exhibition matchup with UCFTonight, Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will take on the UCF Knights in the final exhibition game of the offseason before the real thing starts against Man

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What advanced analytics say about Milan Momcilovic and Kentucky Basketball entering new seasonWill the Kentucky Wildcats be able to rally behind Momcilovic and outperform expectations in the 2026-27 season?

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Adan Diggs includes Kentucky Basketball among finalists with plans to commit soonCommitment season is approaching for one of the best guards in the class of 2027, and Kentucky is in the mix.

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Oklahoma HC Porter Moser Has 'Very Strong Opinions' About State of College BasketballPorter Moser and the Sooners' offseason has been eventful, as a couple of their key players are awaiting clearance to compete.

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Mark Pope made some coaching changes against Texas Tech that should excite BBNLast season didn't go well for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats; there is no question about that. Some Kentucky fans have blamed the injuries, and this is fa

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What to know about UCF before Wednesday's exhibition matchupLast time out, Kentucky pulled out a 76-65 win against Texas Tech in Rupp Arena this past Friday in Rupp Arena. It was a game that, early, saw Kentucky struggle

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Kentucky has received a crystal ball to land 7'5 big man in the 2027 classMark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are making a hard push for one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. That player is 7'5 cente

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Kentucky Basketball Stock ReportAn early stock report for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Top 10 recruit Brady Pettigrew will visit Kentucky for the Louisville gameOne of the best recruits in the country will visit Lexington for one of the sport’s greatest rivalries.

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Recruiting expert picks Kentucky to land elite recruit Cherif MillogoCherif Millogo is now ranked as high as No. 8 overall in the 2027 class by ESPN.

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Kentucky's Mark Pope deemed on the "hot seat" by Gary Parrish A very important season is coming up for Mark Pope in Lexington after his team was very underwhelming a year ago. Last season, many believed Kentucky had the mo

Demarcus Henry Cuts List to 4

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NEWS: 2027 5⭐️ Demarcus Henry is down to four schools, he announced on Instagram: Arkansas North Carolina Kentucky Louisville The 6-foot-7 forward out of @AZCompass_Prep is set to announce his college decision later this week. #2 in the @SCNext 100.

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2 Kentucky Wildcats make CBS Sports’ preseason top 101 College Basketball players listWhich Kentucky Wildcats received some love from CBS Sports ahead of the 2026-27 season?

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Kentucky Basketball vs. UCF Knights preview, viewing info, what to watch for, and moreKentucky is prepared to play their third and final exhibition game against UCF on Wednesday.

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Mark Pope signals a change in his coaching philosophy in Kentucky Basketball win vs. Texas TechMark Pope relied on a tight rotation in Kentucky’s exhibition against Texas Tech instead of his typical minute splits.

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The most underrated player in all of college basketball is a Kentucky WildcatOn Friday night, the Kentucky Wildcats took on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Rupp Arena for a ranked exhibition game, and the Wildcats got the win. Pope and the

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Mason Williams making the most of early opportunity at KentuckyMason Williams has impressed in Kentucky’s first two exhibition games, and Mark Pope expects him to have a bigger role.

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Kentucky and St. John’s in advanced discussions on upcoming gamesThis would be great to see.

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Mason Williams is on his way up, while Zoom Diallo is still finding his footingZoom Diallo came into the season as the true PG1. But with his struggles with the ball, and another player’s rise, Zoom needs to right the ship quick.

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Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky Wildcats’ fun win vs. Texas TechA fun night of hoops inside Rupp Arena as Kentucky takes down No. 19 Texas Tech.

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Kentucky Basketball surges past No. 19 Texas Tech: 5 things to know and postgame cheersThe Cats battled all night and secured an impressive top-25 win.

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Takeaways from Kentucky's 76-65 exhibition win against Texas Tech The Kentucky Wildcats took down Little Rock in their first of three exhibition matchups 69-49 in a game where defense was on point, but offensive execution was

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How to watch Kentucky's exhibition against Texas Tech Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready for their second exhibition game leading into the 2026-27 season, and this game should be a much tougher t

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Players to watch in Kentucky vs. Texas TechKentucky is set to face a top-25 Texas Tech team inside historic Rupp Arena.

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Kentucky Basketball pursued Akron transfer Amani Lyles before Cincinnati commitmentKentucky was reportedly in the mix for Amani Lyles but decided to back off due to eligibility concerns.

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Kentucky Basketball gives injury updates on Kam Williams, Trent Noah, and Jerone MortonWill any of these guys be ready for the start of regular-season play?

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A college basketball expert made a bold prediction about Mark Pope's future at KentuckyThe upcoming college basketball season is going to be a make-or-break year for Mark Pope as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. This program saw regression

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Kentucky Wildcats among the nation’s top NIL spenders with the 2026-27 basketball rosterKentucky is among the programs projected to spend more than $20 million on its roster this season, according to CBS.

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Top-10 recruit Reese Alston trending away from Kentucky as college decision nearsReese Alston reportedly appears to be choosing between Louisville and LSU, despite a recent visit to Kentucky.

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What to know about the Texas Tech Red Raiders ahead of Friday's exhibitionThe Kentucky Wildcats wrapped up their first of three exhibition games last week when they defeated Little Rock 69-49. Now, they'll get a legit test in Texas Te

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A pair of Kentucky Wildcats are among ESPN’s impact players for the 2026-27 college basketball seasonMilan Momcilovic was ranked in the top 10.

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Kentucky is among the top spenders for the 2026-27 college basketball seasonOne of the hot topics around college sports now is the NIL money these programs are spending on their teams. Fans of programs that spend a lot of NIL money feel

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Mark Pope makes interesting comments on Kentucky Basketball recruiting and NIL spendingMark Pope opens up about the financial side of Kentucky Basketball with Seth Davis and Andy Katz.

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A Kentucky Wildcat has earned a Preseason All-American honorKentucky basketball wrapped up its first of three exhibitions last week and on Friday, they will face a preseason top 20 team. Ahead of the season starting in j

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Biggest MCBB Spenders 💰Duke, Florida, Kentucky among 11 teams spending $20M+ on their roster (CBS Sports)

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Kentucky Basketball's National Title odds listed in the 'C-Tier' according to CBS Sports One of the most interesting seasons of Kentucky basketball we have seen in a very long time is about to get started. The Wildcats played their first exhibition

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Texas Tech will be without a key star player against Kentucky After facing Little Rock in their first of three exhibition games, Kentucky now shifts their focus to the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who were seen as a top 10 team

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26 former Kentucky Wildcats are on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 seasonKarl-Anthony Towns and the defending NBA champion New York Knicks lead the way for former Cats in the association.

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Kentucky Basketball vs. Texas Tech preview, viewing info, and more for internet-only gameNo. 23 Kentucky to take on No. 19 Texas Tech on Friday inside of Rupp Arena. Here’s how to watch the stream-only game.

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Kansas adds a key 6th-year player with Champions Classic looming for Kentucky BasketballTrey Kaufman-Renn is seeking a sixth year of eligibility. For now, h has it as Kentucky gets set to face Kansas soon.

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AP Top 25 Poll debuts for 2026-27 college basketball season: Kentucky narrowly made itToo high, too low, or just right for Kentucky Basketball?

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Check out where Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked in the preseason AP PollThe college basketball season is right around the corner, and the Kentucky Wildcats just played their first exhibition of the season. Mark Pope's Wildcats took

First MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

🐊 Florida takes No. 1 spot 〽️ Michigan outside top 15 ▶️ Watch full preseason breakdown

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First Men's CBB AP Poll1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. UConn 5. Arizona 📲 Full ranking here

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Mark Pope has high expectations for Mason WilliamsThe Kentucky Wildcats picked up a 69-49 win over Little Rock in their first exhibition game of the season on Friday. In it, there was a lot of good defensively,

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Kentucky Wildcats crack top 25 of new college basketball preseason rankingIt’s almost time for the college basketball AP poll to drop for the 2026-27 season. Where will Kentucky fall?

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Mark Pope has high hopes for Mason Williams, who says he did not meet the Kentucky standard in exhibition openerEven though Williams played well, he said he still has work to do to meet Kentucky’s standards.

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Kentucky Wins First Exhibition at Rupp With Intense DefenseOn Friday, Oct.16, the Kentucky Wildcats opened their season at Rupp Arena in an exhibition game against Little Rock, securing the first “unofficial” win with a final score of 69-49. Kentucky shot 43.9% from the field and went 12-for-28 from three, making over half of its shots by time halftime had arrived. Rupp was ready […]

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Mark Pope discusses Kentucky's potential on defenseIt wasn't a full 40 minutes of pretty basketball on the offensive end for Kentucky. The Wildcats ended the game with 19 turnovers and were just 3-11 from three

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Mark Pope talks about Milan Momcilovic after his first game as a WildcatKentucky fans knew coming into the season how important Mian Momcilovic would be for the Wildcats this season. As the best shooter in college basketball, he is

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Mark Pope explains Kentucky Basketball’s offensive struggles and turnovers vs. Little RockIt was a sloppy night for Kentucky’s offense.

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Mason Williams learning from Kentucky veterans as Milan Momcilovic praises freshman guardMason Williams is taking notes from Kentucky’s veteran players, while Milan Momcilovic has high praise for the freshman.

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Milan Momcilovic shines in Kentucky Wildcats debutThe best 3-point shooter in the sport is now on the hardwood in live action and started off hot in his debut with UK.

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Mark Pope gives positive injury update on Kam WilliamsWe’re nearing a return for the rising junior.

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Trent Noah gets a discouraging injury updateKentucky is dealing with several injuries early in the season and Trent Noah is struggling in his recovery.

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Mark Pope gave an update on Kam Williams' return timelineThe Kentucky Wildcats got their exhibition slate started with a 69-49 win against Little Rock on Friday. One player in particular was absent from the stat sheet

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Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s win vs. Little RockBasketball season is now underway in the Bluegrass!

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Kentucky Basketball beats Little Rock: 3 observations from Wildcats’ exhibition openerKentucky basketball opens with a win over Little Rock, but turnovers raise concerns. Here are three takeaways on the Cats’ defense, Milan Momcilovic, and more.

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Takeaways from Kentucky's exhibition win against Little RockKentucky basketball got their exhibition slate underway on Friday when they welcomed former Wildcat Travis Ford and the Little Rock Trojans to Rupp Arena. After

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Kentucky’s Milan Momcilovic Responds to National Shooter Rankings, “Look at the stats”Kentucky’s Milan Momcilovic isn’t letting a national ranking shake his confidence as one of college basketball’s best shooters. During the Wildcats’ 2026 Media Day, the Iowa State transfer was asked about being ranked as the third best three-point shooter in the country, despite leading the nation in shooting percentage last season. College basketball analyst Andy […]

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Malachi Moreno Played a Major Role in Recruiting Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 RosterAt Kentucky’s annual media day, seven-foot sophomore center Malachi Moreno discussed his part in this year’s recruiting process and helping assemble what we now know as the 2026-27 roster. Over the summer, Moreno met new recruits during visits on multiple occasions, even helping bring in transfer pickups Milan Momcilovic, Justin McBride and Ousmane N’Diaye. “Being […]

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Is This the Year Kentucky Ends Its Final Four Drought?Kentucky hasn’t been to a Final Four in 11 years. For a program with eight national championships and one of the richest histories in college basketball, another deep run in March is long overdue. Mark Pope, since arriving in Lexington, hasn’t shied away from what Kentucky Basketball’s expectations are. When Pope was hired, he even […]

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How to watch Kentucky's exhibition game against Little Rock While Big Blue Nation is all in on football season right now, the fan base is very excited to see Mark Pope's team take the floor for the first time. The first

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Players to watch for Kentucky vs. Little RockLet the games, unofficially, begin!

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Mark Pope explains changing his approach to guard play this seasonIn the past, Mark Pope has only had one primary ball-handler on the floor, with the backup point guard getting the other minutes at the lead guard spot. This se

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Milan Momcilovic is looking to prove he is more than just a shooterOut of the many additions for Kentucky basketball this offseason, Milan Momcilovic stood out among the rest. Why? Not only was he one of the top-ranked players

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Mark Pope talks in-depth about Zoom Diallo, Alex WilkinsThe Kentucky basketball season is almost here, with the first of three exhibitions on Friday against Little Rock. Ahead of the exhibition games, Mark Pope appea

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Arizona Tops 2026-27 Big 12 Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll, Houston Close BehindThe 2026-27 Big 12 men’s basketball season is already shaping up to be another gauntlet, as the Arizona Wildcats edged the Houston Cougars atop the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll released Thursday. Arizona received 12 first-place votes to Houston’s four, while traditional powers Kansas, Iowa State and Texas Tech rounded out a loaded […]

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Mark Pope says this Kentucky Basketball team is probably the best shooting team he’s ever hadMark Pope has coached some elite shootint teams, but there’s a chance this team could become the best in his career.

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Otega Oweh suffers torn Achilles, will miss rookie season with OKC ThunderOweh has already had season-ending surgery.

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Mark Pope is excited about what his team can grow into this seasonThe Kentucky Wildcats play their first of three exhibitions on Friday, taking on Little Rock. As the season nears, Mark Pope's squad looks to be a really, reall

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Mark Pope talks about the hire of assistant Alfred Aboya This week, Kentucky basketball made the hire of new assistant coach Alfred Aboya official, finally filling that final assistant coaching position that has been

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Kentucky Basketball vs. Little Rock preview, viewing info, and moreKentucky will get their first preseason test at Rupp Arena with a revamped roster for Mark Pope and the staff.

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Alfred Aboya and John Pelphrey officially hired by Kentucky BasketballThe Kentucky Wildcats make two significant additions to the coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Mark Pope expects Kam Williams and Trent Noah to return before the regular seasonTwo of the injured Wildcats are nearing a return to the hardwood.

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Jon Rothstein names the X-Factor for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats Basketball season is right around the corner for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. The first exhibition game of the season for the Wildcats is coming up this

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Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno Earn Conference Preseason HonorsOn Monday, Oct. 12, Kentucky’s Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno both earned All-SEC preseason honors, with the Iowa State transfer selected to the Preseason All-SEC Second Team and the returning sophomore selected to the Preseason All-SEC Third Team. Momcilovic is entering his senior season with the Wildcats, looking to follow up his junior campaign after […]

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Where Kentucky Basketball stands in preseason SEC predicted order of finish and All-SEC teamsKentucky did get a pair of All-SEC selections, but the Cats aren’t picked to finish near the top of the SEC standings.

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Where is Kentucky basketball ranked in the SEC preseason Poll?Basketball season is right around the corner. Kentucky's Big Blue Madness was over a week ago and its annual Pro Day event was last Tuesday. Ahead of the first

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KenPom preseason college basketball rankings released: What it means for Kentucky Wildcats’ title hopesRecent history favors highly-ranked preseason teams, but a few exceptions could give UK fans hope this team can contend.

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Twitter reactions to Kentucky Wildcats hiring Alfred AboyaThis hire could turn out to be a crucial one when it comes to recruiting.

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Alfred Aboya joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff after working for NBA Academy AfricaKentucky makes a significant hire for its final assistant coach spot.

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Mark Pope is reportedly set to fill the final assistant coach positionIt's been offseason of wonder with what Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball would do with its final assistant coach position. Nick Robinson, who is Kentucky's Dir

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Cherif Millogo is on a surprise visit with Kentucky BasketballMillogo is a top-50 prospect in the class of 2027 who already holds a scholarship offer from the Wildcats.

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Jerone Morton recovering from “significant” injury as Kentucky Basketball guard remains sidelinedKentucky head coach Mark Pope discussed senior guard Jerone Morton’s recovery from a knee injury.

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Otega Oweh Shows Flashes in First NBA Preseason AppearancesFormer Kentucky standout Otega Oweh took another step in his basketball career on Tuesday night, making his NBA preseason debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder and taking on the New Orleans Pelicans. Oweh came off of the bench and played 28 minutes, finishing with six points, six rebounds, two steals, one block and an assist. […]

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Kentucky Competes at Annual Pro Day Inside of Rupp ArenaKentucky held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday, Oct. 6, where NBA scouts were able to watch the team go through individual drills and a live game-like scrimmage. There are plenty of takeaways that stood out during the two hour practice. Let’s dive into it: 1.) Franck Kepnang Shows Off in the Paint The first […]

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Mark Pope Gives Update on Vacant Roster Spot, Potential Coaching AdditionKentucky still has room to add to both its roster and coaching staff, but Mark Pope appears comfortable with where things currently stand. At Kentucky’s 2026 Media Day, Pope was asked whether the Wildcats plan to move forward with their current 14-man roster and if there was any update on a potential addition to his […]

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What we learned from Kentucky basketball's Pro Day at Rupp ArenaKentucky basketball held its annual Pro Day where NBA scouts get an up-close and personal look at some Wildcats who they like as draft prospects, as well as new

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Three winners from Kentucky basketball Pro Day at Rupp ArenaKentucky basketball held their annual Pro Day event on Tuesday at Rupp Arena, where NBA scouts from across the league can come and get an up-close look at what

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DeMarcus Henry begins Kentucky Basketball visit; Nasir Anderson cancels his visitA top-five recruit is on UK’s campus.

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Can Mark Pope and Kentucky Finally Shake the Injury Bug?Through Mark Pope’s first two seasons with Kentucky, injuries haven’t just been here and there, they have cost both teams a deeper run in the postseason. Now entering year three, the Wildcats once again have championship-level expectations and a deep roster, but the injury bug has already started to show itself. Kentucky is yet to […]

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Malachi Moreno Speaks on Development Heading Into Sophomore YearThere is no doubt that center Malachi Moreno played a vital role for the Wildcats last year, starting in 30 games while averaging 7.8 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game. His 7-foot stature pushed him to be an important big man for Mark Pope, even hitting a game winner against LSU and creating […]

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Alex Wilkins Looking to Translate Game and Make Jump to the SECIn Kentucky’s recent media day, Furman transfer Alex Wilkins talked about how he’s been playing against other SEC players all summer when asked about how he will adjust from SoCon to the SEC. “I grew a lot from last year” Wilkins said in an interview with KY Insider. “I’ve been playing against SEC guys all […]

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Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. says he’s making a decision Sunday, and Kentucky Basketball is on his listIs Kentucky a real option for the Kansas Jayhawks point guard? We’re skeptical.

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Kentucky's in-home visit made a lasting impression on this top recruitKentucky has been hosting a number of top recruits lately, with a few more on the docket over the next week. One of those was a top 20 recruit in the 2027 class

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What we learned from Kentucky basketball's Big Blue Madness on FridayWe're officially getting closer and closer to basketball season that statement was backed up on Friday when Kentucky basketball held their annual Big Blue Madne

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Twitter reactions to Kentucky hiring John PelphreyThis could turn into a nice hire for Kentucky, as Pelphrey has extensive coaching experience in the SEC.

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John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staffThe UK legend is coming back to his Kentucky home.

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Kentucky basketball will host a 2027 top five recruit on a visit next weekKentucky basketball has had a number of visits lately, most recently being top 10 point guard Reese Alston earlier this week. They have also hosted prospects su

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Milan Momcilovic Wants to Be More Than Just a Shooter For Kentucky This SeasonOn Monday, Milan Momcliovic spoke out at Kentucky’s media day about how he, the staff and his teammates have helped work towards improving defensively before the start of the season. He began with focus, which was shaped by the feedback he received after the NBA Draft process this past summer. “A lot of it was […]

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Mark Pope hires an 'Unforgettable' to Kentucky basketball's staffYou may have seen a job posting earlier this week about an assistant coach job opening for Kentucky basketball. Well, Kentucky has just made a hire separate fro

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Newcomer Zoom Diallo Receives Compliments From Mark Pope and Teammates, “One of the best leaders I have coached”In today’s college basketball landscape, it can be difficult to find players who are comfortable leading a new team. Luckily for Mark Pope and the Wildcats, Washington transfer Zoom Diallo has taken on the role of being the team’s leader, on and off the court. Diallo averaged 15.7 points and 4.5 assists per game, all […]

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How Kentucky fans can watch Big Blue Madness on FridayIt's crossover season in Kentucky as football has been going on for a few weeks now and basketball is getting set to start as well. On Friday, the introduction

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Malachi Moreno and Franck Kepnang Speak of Connectivity on This Year’s RosterDuring Kentucky’s media day, KY Insider asked Malachi Moreno and Franck Kepnang what makes this year’s team so special and how well they have bonded this summer. In response, they both exclaimed how fun and connected this year’s team feels. “I haven’t been a part of a team this connected in a long time,” said […]

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Franck Kepnang Explains His ‘Why’ Behind Basketball Journey and the Effort He BringsKentucky’s Franck Kepnang took part in his first media day as Wildcat on Monday, where KY Insider was able to ask the transfer big what his “why” behind basketball is and why he brings the kind of effort he does. “I really started playing when I was 14. From there on, I started loving the […]

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Kentucky Basketball makes top 25 in pair of new rankings, but Mark Pope’s ceiling hinges on his guardsMark Pope has assembled a highly talented roster for his third season, but lingering questions explain why Kentucky is ranked No. 19 in two preseason polls.

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Louisville vs Kentucky Tip-Off Time Released The annual Battle for the Bluegrass between Louisville and Kentucky is regarded as one of the best rivalries in the entire sport of college basketball. While i

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Kentucky Basketball posts opening for assistant coach positionMark Pope stated on Monday that it’s the best he’s felt with the staff, but then a job opening appears on Thursday

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Mark Pope Praises Kentucky’s Connection in Summer, “A chance to be an elite level team”The offseason has not been particularly kind to Kentucky. From injuries and transfer portal drama, among others, have raised several question marks surrounding the program. Despite some uncertainty in Lexington, Mark Pope remained optimistic and hopeful for the work that did go their way this summer, speaking on Monday, Sept. 28 about the strides that […]

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The lineup for Kentucky basketball that analytics think is the best will shock BBNThe unofficial start of Kentucky basketball is almost here, with Big Blue Madness coming up on Friday night. The first game of the season is a little over a mon

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Mark Pope Speaks on New Roster Fitting His Coaching StyleOn Monday at Kentucky’s media day, Mark Pope spoke at the podium to give the Big Blue Nation an update on the squad and his thoughts on the upcoming season. Wildcat fans across the country are eager to see how Pope’s new (and hopefully improved) team stacks up against the best in college basketball. In […]

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Mark Pope’s Beard Question Sparks Story About Lesson From Legend Larry BirdA question about Mark Pope’s beard somehow turned into much more during Kentucky Basketball’s Media Day on Monday, with the Wildcats’ coach sharing a lesson he learned from the legendary Larry Bird. Pope was asked about the beard he had grown throughout the offseason, with a stat being thrown at him that coaches with beards […]

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Malachi Moreno believes Ousmane N’Diaye has All-American potentialMoreno believes N’Diaye will surprise a lot of people this season.

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Kentucky's matchup with Kansas has gotten much tougher thanks to court rulings Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the Kansas Jayhawks early in the non-conference slate this season. The third game of the season for Pope

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Mark Pope calls Alex Wilkins a 'high ceiling guy'Kentucky had an emphasis of going and finding creators through the transfer portal this offseason. One of the most important ones was the get of Alex Wilkins fr

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Mason Williams has channeled a hard-working, winner mindset at KentuckyThroughout the offseason, many Kentucky players have singled out their freshman teammate, Mason Williams, as a player that has surprised them most since arrivin

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Mark Pope Announces One-Year Hiatus From Blue-White EventOn Monday, Sept. 28 during Kentucky’s media day, Mark Pope discussed his realistic expectations for this year’s Blue-White preseason event. The Blue-White game originally served as the Wildcats’ intersquad scrimmage, promoting their upcoming season and featuring live competition directly following Big Blue Madness. Fans have long analyzed the team’s chemistry and wondered how they’d look […]

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Paul Osaruyi recaps UK Basketball visitYour best source for quality Kentucky Wildcats news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Malachi Moreno shared extremely high praise for Ousmane N'DiayeAmong all of Kentucky's newcomers for the upcoming season, there is one that fans knew almost essentially nothing about and that guy is Ousmane N'Diaye, an inte

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Reese Alston completes surprise official visit with Kentucky BasketballAlston took his official visit to Lexington earlier than originally planned.

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Former Kentucky Basketball target Marcio Santos spurns LSU to head overseasWill Wade’s already thin roster, just got thinner. 23-year-old Marcio Santos heads back to Spain to continue his pro career.

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Kentucky basketball hosted a top PG target on an official visitIt's official visit season in the world of recruiting. For Kentucky, they've already hosted targets like top 10 prospects Lewis Uvwo and Paul Osaruyi, but they

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Zoom Diallo wants to be a Rupp Arena energizer this seasonThis off-season, Kentucky went out and got a tough, shot-creating point guard in Zoom Diallo through the transfer portal. In a previous interview with Kentucky