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

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A Sea of Blue

Brady Pettigrew offered by Kentucky Basketball https://t.co/o1vgaD5b7w

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How many more seasons will Mark Pope be the Kentucky Basketball head coach? https://t.co/UKl5e4vCjo

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.@AlexWilkins_1 stepping wayyyy back 🏹

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Been waiting on this one from #OU. @KeatonMurry #OKPreps

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I’m grateful to have received an offer from The University of Oklahoma after speaking with Coach Moser. I truly appreciate the entire coaching staff for this opportunity. @OU_MBBall

Oklahoma Basketball

Out at the runway 🛫

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Kentucky offers top-50 wing Howard WilliamsThe Wildcats have offered a versatile top-50 wing.

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How many more seasons will Mark Pope be the Kentucky Basketball head coach?Is Mark Pope heading for a breakthrough, or will this be his last hurrah?

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Brady Pettigrew offered by Kentucky BasketballThe top-25 prospect now holds an offer from the Wildcats.

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A top 2027 Kentucky target took a big leap in updated rankingsWith the AAU season now behind us after a busy spring and summer, concluding with events like Nike EYBL Peach Jam and Adidas 3SSB, recruiting rankings are start

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Three bold predictions about Alex Wilkins sophomore season at Kentucky Mark Pope made a big-time addition to the 2026-27 roster via the transfer portal as he brought in Furman guard Alex Wilkins. As a true freshman last year at Fur

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Archie Goodwin responded to what Aaron Harrison said about him missing La Familia's first two gamesThe TBT is going on right now, and it is a best-of-three series between La Familia (Kentucky’s alumni team) and The Ville (Louisville’s alumni team) to see who

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Injury Report Update: La Familia Prepares For Game TwoThere’s nothing like some evening basketball in the middle of the summer, and that’s exactly what we’re getting later tonight with La Familia’s matchup with The Ville. Tipoff for game two is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET inside of Freedom Hall, with the Kentucky alumni looking to take care of business on the road. Doing […]

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How to watch game two of the La Familia vs. The Ville series in the TBTThe Kentucky alumni team La Familia took on the Louisville alumni team The Ville on Saturday and was able to get the 72-68 victory. This means La Familia is one

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Kam Williams is now in a medical boot with crutchesKentucky’s Kam Williams was recently spotted on crutches as his off-season rehab continues. Here is an inside look at the ultra-cautious approach UK is taking with his foot.

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Kentucky Basketball top-5 recruit RJ EvansKentucky offers their second prospect in the 2029 class.

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Three Kentucky targets who showed out at Peach JamThis week was a big one with shoe circuit events having their championships. For the Kentucky staff, that means getting eyes on their top targets and taking a l

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Kentucky Basketball showing early chemistry during summer workouts ahead of 2026-27 seasonSummer practice highlights showcasing Kentucky’s talent and shooting as Mark Pope and the team get ready for the season.

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have offered a promising star in the 2029 classWhile things were buzzing in North Augusta for Nike EYBL Peach Jam, Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff traded locations and split up between there, Adidas 3SSB, a

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La Familia escapes with a Game 1 win over The Ville in TBT on SaturdayKentucky's alumni squad, La Familia, which features six former Wildcats, kicked thngs off on Saturday in The Basketball Tournament as they took on The Ville, Lo

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Kentucky basketball has added a pair of games to the 2026-27 scheduleKentucky's 2026-27 basketball schedule is nearing completion. After adding marquee games like Kansas in the Champions Classic, North Carolina in the CBS Sports

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Will Kentucky coach Mark Pope change the way he distributes minutes this season?Last season did not go to plan for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. There was a ton of hype and anticipation about this team, but it didn’t work out for the

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A top Kentucky target had a historic performance at Peach Jam on ThursdayKentucky basketball already picked up their first 2027 commitment when Ryan Hampton announced his decision back in June. That means all eyes turn to who joins h

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How to watch Kentucky alumni team La Familia take on The Ville in the TBTGenerally, the summer is a very slow time for Kentucky basketball fans, but over the last few years, there has been a very fun event that has given BBN somethin

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Former Kentucky stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo look to move forward after physical altercationTyler Herro says he’s focused on his future following last week’s incident involving former Heat teammate Bam Adebayo.

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Jamal Crawford turns down Kentucky Basketball jobKentucky must pivot to another coach after Jamal Crawford turns down the job.

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Jayden Quaintance undergoes knee surgeryJayden Quaintance has a minor setback before starting his NBA career.

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Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton takes over in front of Kentucky's Cody FuegerThe first day of the live period at Peach Jam is here. On Thursday, 2027 Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton took the floor for Nightrydas Elite in front of Kentucky c

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Jamal Crawford has turned down Kentucky basketball's assistant coach positionKentucky basketball posted an assistant coach job opening back in April and have not filled it yet, as of mid-July. Many fans began buzzing in May about a poten

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Two concerns for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team Big Blue Nation is starting to get very excited about this 2026-27 team Mark Pope has put together. I believe this team is going to be great this year, but this

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Kam Williams is ready to reach his max potential in Year 2, after announcing his return in a drive-thru“With a full season, I can reach my max potential.”

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Kentucky Basketball is reportedly interested in potential fifth-year transfer Cade TysonTyson is a great 3-point threat who could be a nice boost for the Cats.

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What is your biggest concern for the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball team?What could be the fatal flaw for these Kentucky Wildcats?

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Kentucky legend Heshimu Evans sworn in as Fayette County DeputyFrom the “Comeback Cats” to patrolling the Bluegrass: Kentucky basketball legend Heshimu Evans is a new Fayette County sheriff’s deputy. Here is a look back at his career.

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Kentucky's Milan Momcilovic is reportedly one of the highest paid athletes in college sportsIn the new day and age of college sports, these athletes are making a ton of NIL money, and Kentucky basketball is one of the top spenders in all of college spo

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Kam Williams wants to make sure his new teammates know how special Rupp Arena isEven though last season didn't go as expected for Kentucky basketball, fans still packed Rupp Arena for every game. It's something that's just normal if you're

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope is taking one thing very seriously this offseason Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats had a ton of high expectations, but things did not go well for Mark Pope’s team. Injuries played a role in this, but the real

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Zoom Diallo was deemed the most important player for the Kentucky Wildcats Mark Pope added a lot of important transfers this offseason, and one of those players was Washington point guard Zoom Diallo. If you asked most Kentucky fans, t

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Jermaine O’Neal reveals he nearly committed to Kentucky before Rick Pitino urged him to choose the NBAJermaine O’Neal almost committed to Kentucky but Rick Pitino told him to go to the NBA Draft.

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Kentucky is showing interest in French forward Cameron HouindoThe talented French prospect has reportedly stayed in contact with Pope after meeting overseas earlier this spring.

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Kentucky Basketball offers JJ Crawford, the son of Jamal CrawfordCrawford is ranked No. 1 overall in his class.

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John Wall reflects on Kentucky, John Calipari, and his love for fansJohn Wall shared why Kentucky will always hold a special place in his hear while on The Assist with Kyle Tucker.

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Kentucky Basketball is entering the ‘Dark’ Pope eraThe Kentucky head coach gets candid about his data-driven approach to injury prevention, handling transfer portal leaks, and the real meaning behind his viral off-season social media posts.

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Mark Pope explains which player has been Kentucky's best so far in summer practiceIn his first season at Kentucky, Trent Noah gave Big Blue Nation a lot of confidence that he was going to be a sharpshooter for this team for a long time, but h

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Kentucky is involved with a top 20 prospect in the 2027 classKentucky basketball is continuing to cast a wide net in the 2027 class. On top of being involved with nearly all of the top 15 prospects in the class, with one

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Inside Kentucky Basketball’s summer plans: Las Vegas trip and camp pausesFrom connecting current players with NBA veterans during Summer League to pausing traditional youth camps, here is how the Wildcats are shifting their off-season development strategy.

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Mark Pope shares high praise for Mason Williams and Trent NoahPope went as far as to say that Williams is “shooting the ball at an elite level.”

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Kentucky Basketball team watches Ryan Hampton at EYBL Las VegasMark Pope’s team was checking in on a future Wildcat in Las Vegas.

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Kentucky target Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas and reclassifies into 2026The No. 1 player in the 2027 class is now set to play in the SEC next season.

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One of Kentucky's top 2027 targets is off the boardThere was growing buzz as of late that one of Kentucky's top targets in the 2027 class, Marcus Spears Jr., was getting set to reclassify to play in college next

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Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA Bruins over Kentucky BasketballThe best available international prospect is headed to UCLA.

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have officially missed on Serbian superstar Nikola KusturicaOut of absolutely nowhere in June, a battle broke out for an elite international college basketball recruit. That player is Serbian superstar Nikola Kusturica,

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Marcus Spears Jr. would be the perfect addition for Kentucky's final roster spotOne of the hot topics surrounding Big Blue Nation over the last few days has been how Mark Pope is going to use the final roster spot the Wildcats have, and a n

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One of Kentucky's top 2027 targets could reclassify to play in college next seasonKentucky has casted a wide net in the 2027 class with a number of guys clearly on their list of priorities. One of those could be set to reclassify into the 202

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Trent Noah: “We’re going to see a breakthrough”Noah is setting a precedent with this team.

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Mark Pope gives an update on Kentucky Basketball’s final roster spotMark Pope isn’t quite ready to add a 15th guy.

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Mark Pope provides update on Jamal Crawford possibly joining the Kentucky coaching staffPope admitted that Crawford has a sweet gig right now that would be hard to leave.

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Mark Pope speaks on if Kentucky is going to hire another assistant coachWith Alvin Brooks and Jason Hart's departures, Kentucky had to fill multiple assistant coaching roles on the staff this off-season. They filled one by bringing

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Who will be the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball team MVP?Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic will be the favorites, but could someone make a run at being UK’s MVP?

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Is the Braydon Hawthorne breakout coming this season for Kentucky?The biggest what-if on this Kentucky roster is, without question, Braydon Hawthorne. The coaching staff added Hawthorne to last season's roster to come in and r

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Justin McBride explains how his shooting ability can help the Kentucky Wildcats One underrated addition Mark Pope made this offseason was bringing in JMU transfer power forward Justin McBride. He has had multiple stops in college basketball

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How Will Full SEC Share Benefit Oklahoma Basketball?Porter Moser's team built some momentum late in the season, will full conference payouts help make the Sooners more competitive?

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Kentucky Basketball could play West Virginia on Black Friday, per reportKentucky could play the defending College Basketball Crown champions next season in Nashville.

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Who could make the biggest jump out of Kentucky's returning players?Heading into next season, Kentucky is going to need its depth to show in a big way and that means multiple guys have to step up and take big leaps in production

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Former Kentucky guard Quade Green joins La FamiliaQuade Green is the latest roster addition as La Familia prepares for its third appearance in The Basketball Tournament.

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Kentucky makes the top eight for a 2027 five-star SFMark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have gotten off to a really hot start in the 2027 recruiting class, already having landed five-star Ryan Hampton. A fi

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Former MCBB Player Accused of FraudKerr Kriisa alleged to have fraudulently obtained nearly $2.2M in scheme (AP)

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Kentucky center Malachi Moreno continues to garner first-round NBA Draft buzzThis offseason, Malachi Moreno had Big Blue Nation holding its breath when he was in the NBA Draft as his stock continued to rise and some thought he would stay

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Kentucky listed as a team capable of winning the National Championship this seasonMark Pope has a team for the 2026-27 season that has Big Blue Nation very excited. He brought in a very talented transfer portal class featuring superstar shoot

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Mark Pope’s Milan Momcilovic demand could rewrite Kentucky Basketball historyMark Pope’s 3-point demand of Milan Momcilovic could rewrite Kentucky basketball’s history book if Momcilovic converts?

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Kentucky makes the cut for 5-star recruit DeMarcus HenryHenry narrows his list to eight, and Kentucky makes the cut.

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Where Kentucky Basketball recruits stand in the latest round of 2027 recruiting rankingsRyan Hampton is no longer a 5-star recruit at several major outlets.

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New details have emerged after Kerr Kriisa's arrest by the FBIFormer Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa was the talk of the college basketball world on Saturday when it was announced that he had been arrested by the FBI. That had

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Trent Noah is turning heads in summer practices for KentuckyAs one of the few Kentucky veterans on the roster next season, Trent Noah is being leaned on for guidance. Whenever one of the transfers is unsre of something,

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Three Kentucky Wildcats who will break out during the 2026-27 season Mark Pope has a very unique Kentucky roster this season because it features a lot of players who possess a ton of upside. This is the type of team that could b

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Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multi-million dollar fraud schemeKerr Kriisa, who was set to join La Familia for TBT, is being extradited to West Virginia ahead of a court hearing next week.

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Where Kentucky Basketball stands in updated ESPN and CBS Sports preseason rankingsKentucky ranking remains relatively unchanged in updated “way-too-early” polls

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Milan Momcilovic explains why Mark Pope's offense is perfect for himWe all know how big of a get Milan Momcilovic is for this Kentucky roster. The Wildcats badly needed a go-to scorer and someone who can really knock down shots

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College Basketball Rankings: Where Kentucky stands in update “way-too-early” pollsLast offseason, Kentucky was considered a top-10 team and a true title contender, but ended the season as one of the most disappointing teams in the country, winning just one game in the NCAA Tournament. This offseason, Kentucky is barely cracking the top 15 in most preseason rankings and will look to climb the rankings […]

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Mark Pope discusses final assistant coach position, “I’m not in desperate need of adding more pieces”Kentucky basketball has operated this offseason without a full staff. Assistant coaches Alvin Brooks III and Jason Hart left the program back in March, and Mark Pope has only filled one of the two spots since, hiring former NBA All-Star Mo Williams from Jackson State. Despite that, Kentucky managed to bring in the 3rd ranked […]

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Mark Pope says Kentucky’s final roster spot is about fit, “There’s got to be a very uniquely positioned piece”Kentucky basketball is wrapping up its third week of practice in an eight-week summer training block. While the players are getting acclimated to Mark Pope’s system and to each other, there is still one roster spot to be filled. “I am enjoying coaching these guys, but we’re also still really active in recruiting,” Pope said […]

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Nick Robinson emerges as a name to watch for Kentucky Basketball assistant openingKentucky could be looking from within to add to the coaching staff.

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Trent Noah may finally take the leap BBN has been hoping forMark Pope believes Trent Noah is ready to take a step forward after struggling to make an impact last season.

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Milan Momcilovic explains how he plans to improve his defense this offseason Today the media spoke with Kentucky players Trent Noah and Milan Momcilovic to ask some questions about the offseason and things they are working on. Both had a

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Kentucky is in daily contact with Five-Star big man Darius Wabbington, “Kentucky’s legacy is no joke”As the high school basketball circuits conclude later this month, college basketball coaches are starting to key in on their primary targets for the 2027 class. For Kentucky, one such player is five-star big man Darius Wabbington. Kentucky assistants Cody Fueger and Mo Williams have been in contact with Wabbington on a daily basis, trying […]

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Mark Pope believes Malachi Moreno can make a 'massive' jump next seasonKentucky is grateful to have Malachi Moreno back for another season. He was their biggest priority this offseason and for good reason. The big man totally out-p

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Jerone Morton is going to be a very underrated depth piece for Kentucky One player that Kentucky fans have not been talking about a whole lot this offseason is backup guard Jerone Morton. Last season at Washington State, Morton star

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A Kentucky big man is predicted to be one of the SEC's breakout stars this seasonMark Pope had a real surprise on his 2025-26 roster as true freshman center Malachi Moreno exceeded expectations, stepping into a starting role. Big Blue Nation

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Alex Wilkins explains why he picked Kentucky in the transfer portal“Just the opportunity. Really good coaching staff, but the opportunity to be able to play on this big stage and be able to show my ability. Playing with really

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Former Kentucky Basketball target Donnie Freeman to miss the 2026-27 seasonBrutal news for the St. John’s forward.

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Alex Wilkins on Mo Williams: 'Mo is a big reason why I committed'One of the big additions of the offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats was that of guard Alex Wilkins. As a true freshman last season at Furman, Wilkins put up mas

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Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked as the 5th best team in the SEC There are a lot of question marks surrounding this Kentucky team because there is so much upside on the roster. There are a ton of players on this team who have

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Mark Pope talks about Kentucky's massive addition in Milan MomcilovicThere was no bigger addition this offseason for Kentucky basketball than Milan Momcilovic. In many ways, it helped put Kentucky in contention for a deep tournam

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Zoom Diallo on taking pride in being a leader: 'That's what makes me Zoom Diallo'One of the most interesting parts of the transfer portal and NIL era of college athletics is that most schools have a brand-new team every year. That is the cas

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Kentucky Wildcats News: 15th Roster Spot for UK BasketballWho will fill the final roster spot?

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Oklahoma's Second Year in the SEC Brought Two National Titles and Many Fond MemoriesThe Sooners have quickly settled into life in the Southeastern Conference.

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No. 1 2027 center Darius Wabbington includes Kentucky Wildcats in top 6Wabbington is a top-15 prospect who Kentucky remains firmly in the hunt for.

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Franck Kepnang staying healthy for the Kentucky Wildcats will be very important The player that Mark Pope added as the backup center behind Malachi Moreno is Washington transfer Franck Kepnang. Last season for the Huskies, he averaged 6.2 p

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Could Milan Momcilovic break a college basketball record held by Steph Curry?Milan Momcilovic has some big goals this season at Kentucky as a shooter. Last season at Iowa State, he averaged 16.9 points per game while shooting 48.7% from

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A 2027 five-star center has put Kentucky in his top six schoolsWith the 2026 recruiting class wrapped up, Mark Pope and his coaching staff have moved on to the 2027 class. The Wildcats have already landed a player as five-s

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Mark Pope wants Milan Momcilovic to shoot a ton of threes next seasonIn mid-May, the Kentucky basketball roster was in desperate search of a star scorer, a shooter at that. Well, they hit the jackpot when they landed Iowa State t

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Ousmane N'Diaye is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketballOne of the new additions to the 2026-27 roster that has turned heads quickly in his time in Lexington is power forward Ousmane N’Diaye. The Senegalese 7’0 forwa

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Mark Pope lists some names on the 2026-27 Kentucky roster who have surprised himThis Kentucky basketball roster has a number of threats, including an electric backcourt duo in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, Kam Williams, Malachi Moreno, and

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Kentucky Basketball self-reports NCAA violation involving Tyran Stokes and Mo WilliamsA Wildcats assistant coach had an embarrassing slip-up during the recruiting season.

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Kentucky seems to be losing momentum with international star Nikola KusturicaKentucky is in pursuit of trying to add its last roster piece. While it's not a must-add given the roster that Pope and his staff have put together, it would ce

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Mark Pope on his roster for the 2026-27 season: 'I like us'ss While it took a lot of work and a good amount of ups and downs, Coach Mark Pope put together a very good roster. The late addition of Milan Momcilovic is wha

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Could a home-and-home series with St. John's be in the works for Kentucky?Kentucky fans, at least many of them, have switched up their tone on Rick Pitino in a big way since Mark Pope took over as head coach. Time heals all wounds and

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope explains what frustrated him the most last season There was a ton of hype heading into last season of Kentucky basketball, but things quickly didn’t go well. Point guard Jaland Lowe got hurt at the Blue-White G

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Kentucky C Malachi Moreno discussed what he needs to improve for his sophomore seasonOne player that Big Blue Nation expects to take a big jump this season is the Kentucky native seven-footer Malachi Moreno. As a true freshman, fans didn’t expec

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Mason Williams talks about committing to Kentucky and his desire to make an impactOverlooked on the roster, Mason Williams is looking to make an impact as freshman.

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Zoom Diallo talks about Kentucky's backcourt of he and Alex Wilkins A lot of the talk has been about the supporting cast of Kentucky's backcourt, specifically Milan Momcilovic, but don't sleep on who Mark Pope has running the sh

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Milan Momcilovic wants to break a specific record next season at Kentucky In the Mark Pope system, his team has to be able to shoot the three-ball at an elite level. Last season, that was not the case as the Wildcats shot 34.1% from d

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Kentucky PF Justin McBride on Ousmane N'Diaye: 'He is such a talented player' Big Blue Nation's opinions on last season's power forward situation are very different depending on who you ask. Some would say that it was really bad, while ot

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Kentucky's guard depth will pay off in a big way next seasonLast season, injuries plagued Kentucky. especially in the baccourt. Aside from Jaland Lowe, there wasn't a true point guard. Once he went down with a season-end

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Predicting Kentucky's three toughest non-conference games next seasonThe Kentucky basketball schedule is essentially set, with all of the marquee non-conference matchups in place along with the SEC schedule. With a roster that is

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Milan Momcilovic explains why Mark Pope was a good fit to be his coach The big offseason get this year for Coach Pope was Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic. He pulled out of the NBA Draft and picked the Wildcats, which had B

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Where does Kentucky currently stand with international star Nikola Kusturica?Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are nearing roster completion. While they do in fact have just one spot left, they're swinging big. Kentucky has been pursui

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Mark Pope is making a hard push after the #1 player in the 2027 classMark Pope is making a very hard push for the top player in the 2027 class, Marcus Spears Jr. 247Sports has Spears Jr. ranked as the #1 2027 recruit, and the Ken

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Does Jayden Quaintance’s reported surgery change his Kentucky Basketball legacy?How should Big Blue Nation remember Jayden Quaintance? Explore the legacy of a coveted five-star prospect whose body simply wouldn’t let him showcase his talent.

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Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno projected as a lottery pickMalachi Moreno is projected to make his dreams come true early in next year’s draft.

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How Oklahoma AD Roger Denny Will Use the Summer to Plan for the Year AheadThe coming months will be crucial for Roger Denny and his staff to set the table for the coming year.

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Zoom Diallo says Kentucky big man Franck Kepnang is a 'real-life dog' Kentucky found it's point guard in Washington transfer Zoom Diallo to lead them next season. But, he's not the only Washington player that Mark Pope picked up f

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This is a really likable Kentucky Basketball teamThis year’s team will be easy to root for.

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Mason Williams putting in the work to earn his spot at Kentucky, “I got to go get it”Kentucky’s 2026 high school recruiting class was the first in two decades that did not feature a top 100 prospect. Mason Williams, one of the Wildcats two high school commits of the class and the only one ranked as four-star or higher, is aware that is not the standard at Kentucky, but taking the opportunity, […]

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Roundup of Kentucky Basketball summer highlights from this weekHighlighting and talking about some of the offseason clips Kentucky men’s basketball has put out.

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Malachi Moreno: “Next year is my year”Big expectations surrounds Kentucky’s second-year, homegrown center.

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Zoom Diallo talks about the role Mark Pope pitched to him during recruitmentLast season, Kentucky's team was just not built to fit into Mark Pope's system. It was a much different approach than Pope took in year one in Lexington. Now, t

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Kentucky Basketball reveals SEC opponents in a different way than usualKentucky officially released its conference schedule in a collab with NBA Paint.

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Takeaways from Kentucky's home and away SEC schedule for next seasonOn Thursday, Kentucky's home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, th

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One Kentucky Wildcat was projected to be a first-round pick in the 2027 NBA DraftThe 2026 NBA Draft has come and gone, and two Kentucky Wildcats were selected. Jayden Quaintance went with the 20th pick to the San Antonio Spurs, and Otega Owe

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Zoom Diallo Shares Background of Real Name and Full-Circle Moment of Now Being a WildcatWay back in April, Zoom Diallo became Kentucky’s first commitment of the offseason. Knowingly, he now had put his total faith in Mark Pope’s ability to build a special team for him to lead in the 2026-27 season. He’s the only player named Zoom in the entirety of college basketball, standing out already with his […]

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Oklahoma's SEC Home and Road Schedule AnnouncedThe Sooners' basketball schedule is coming together after the home and road split was announced for the upcoming season on Thursday.

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Kentucky basketball's 2026-27 SEC schedule has been releasedThe Kentucky basketball roster is nearly set, with one piece still to be added. As for who they will play, we already know Kentucky's non-conference schedule, w

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Kentucky Wildcats News: New NBA CatsQuaintance and Oweh landed in solid situations

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Twitter celebrates Otega Oweh going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA DraftKentucky fans erupted on social media after Otega Oweh was selected No. 41 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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What are the Oklahoma City Thunder getting in Kentucky star Otega Oweh? Kentucky fans have been waiting all night to hear the name Otega Oweh called in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the wait is finally over. Oweh just went with the 41st p

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Kentucky Basketball star Otega Oweh goes to OKC Thunder in 2026 NBA DraftOtega Oweh left a lasting impression on BBN. Now, he’s ready to begin his NBA career with a pair of former Wildcats.

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Kentucky’s Otega Oweh Selected No. 41 Overall in Second Round of the NBA DraftIt’s sad to say goodbye to a superstar, a player who always had the ball in his hands when the clock ticked away, created countless memories and who’s name will always carry weight in any given conversation. That superstar is Kentucky’s Otega Oweh, with his dream to play professional basketball coming true on the night […]

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Heat Draft Kentucky Wing🔁 Traded to Thunder 😼 Otega Oweh goes No. 41 📝 Pro comp: Norman Powell 🎥 See why he was 2x All-SEC

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How good of a season must Kentucky have to keep Mark Pope off the hot seat?Mark Pope is entering a critical Year 3.

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Predicting who will lead the Kentucky Wildcats in bench scoring Mark Pope does seem to have a lot of depth on this 2026-27 Kentucky roster, and a lot of this depth is high upside players like Kam Williams and Braydon Hawthor

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Reporter believes Kentucky’s chances with Nikola Kusturica are fadingBen Roberts believes Kentucky basketball is no longer in the running for key Euro wing, Nikola Kusturica. We break down why that doesn’t really matter.

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San Antonio Spurs GM talked in-depth about the addition of Jayden QuaintanceOne Kentucky Wildcat went off the board Tuesday night, as Jayden Quaintance was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th overall pick in the NBA Draft. F

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Mark Pope compares Justin McBride to former Kentucky starThe Kentucky basketball team started practicing earlier this month, and one of the biggest surprise performers thus far has been James Madison transfer Justin McBride. One reason for that is the offseason work he has put in before arriving in Lexington. McBride, who previously played for Oklahoma State, Nevada, and most recently, James Madison, is […]

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Three things that must improve from last season to this year for Mark Pope and KentuckyIt is fair to say that last season didn’t go as planned for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. The expectations heading into the season were through the roof,

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Alex Wilkins will become a star this season playing for Mark Pope at KentuckyEver since he committed to Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats a month ago, Big Blue Nation has been getting very excited about the addition of Alex Wilkins to

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The San Antonio Spurs were the perfect team to take a shot on Kentucky's Jayden QuaintanceLast night, the San Antonio Spurs took Kentucky Wildcat Jayden Quaintance with the #20 pick in the NBA Draft. Some were surprised by this pick as Quaintance was

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Jayden Quaintance could have procedure that sidelines him for 6 monthsIt’s still a tough situation for Quaintance.

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Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance could be a homerun pick for the San Antonio Spurs Mark Pope has his first NBA first-round pick as the head coach of Kentucky, as on Tuesday night, the San Antonio Spurs took Jayden Quaintance with the 20th pick

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What the Spurs are getting from new NBA Draft pick Jayden QuaintanceJayden Quaintance heard his name called with the XY pick, heading to the XY. What kind of player are they getting, and why did he slide?

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Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance Drafted First Round by the San Antonio SpursIt’s every kids dream to play professionally one day, let alone be able to play for the University of Kentucky on the way to the next level. Although Jayden Quaintance’s time with the Wildcats ended anticlimactically, his NBA dreams have officially come true at just 18 years old. The Cleveland, Ohio native began his collegiate […]

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Spurs Draft Kentucky PF 🗜️📏 Jayden Quaintance goes No. 20 📝 Pro comp: Jalen Duren 🎥 Watch his highlights

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ESPN’s final 2-round NBA Mock Draft has concerning update on Jayden QuaintanceCould Jayden Quaintance’s knee issue actually lead to him missing time in his rookie season?

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Take a look at these video clips from Kentucky's practice on Tuesday We are now in week two of Kentucky basketball practice, and fans are starting to get really excited about this team. It sounds like everything in week one went

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Mark Pope shares his thoughts on every player on the 2026-27 Kentucky roster Mark Pope has had the chance to see his 2026-27 team take the floor for over a week now, as the Wildcats have had a few practices, and all signs are pointing to