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Met up with a LEGENDARY member of the #BBN, Tony Delk 👏

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Kentucky Basketball team watches Ryan Hampton at EYBL Las Vegas

Mark 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 2026

The 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 board

There 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 Basketball

The best available international prospect is headed to UCLA.

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have officially missed on Serbian superstar Nikola Kusturica

Out 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 spot

One 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 season

Kentucky 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 spot

Mark 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 staff

Pope 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 coach

With 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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Kentucky Basketball could play West Virginia on Black Friday, per report

Kentucky 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 Familia

Quade 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 SF

Mark 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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Kentucky center Malachi Moreno continues to garner first-round NBA Draft buzz

This 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 season

Mark 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 history

Mark 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 Henry

Henry 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 rankings

Ryan Hampton is no longer a 5-star recruit at several major outlets.

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Former MCBB Player Accused of Fraud

Kerr Kriisa alleged to have fraudulently obtained nearly $2.2M in scheme (AP)

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New details have emerged after Kerr Kriisa's arrest by the FBI

Former 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 Kentucky

As 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 scheme

Kerr 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 rankings

Kentucky 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 him

We 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” polls

Last 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 opening

Kentucky 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 for

Mark 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 season

Kentucky 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 season

Mark 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 season

Brutal 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 Momcilovic

There 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 Basketball

Who will fill the final roster spot?

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No. 1 2027 center Darius Wabbington includes Kentucky Wildcats in top 6

Wabbington 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 schools

With 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 season

In 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 basketball

One 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 him

This 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 Williams

A 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 Kusturica

Kentucky 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 season

One 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 impact

Overlooked 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 season

Last 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 season

The 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 class

Mark 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 pick

Malachi Moreno is projected to make his dreams come true early in next year’s draft.

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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 team

This 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 week

Highlighting 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 recruitment

Last 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 usual

Kentucky 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 season

On 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 Draft

The 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 Wildcat

Way 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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Kentucky basketball's 2026-27 SEC schedule has been released

The 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 Cats

Quaintance and Oweh landed in solid situations

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Twitter celebrates Otega Oweh going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Draft

Kentucky 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 Draft

Otega 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 Draft

It’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 fading

Ben 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 Quaintance

One 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 star

The 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 Kentucky

It 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 Kentucky

Ever 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 Quaintance

Last 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 months

It’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 Quaintance

Jayden 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 Spurs

It’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 Quaintance

Could 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

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Mark Pope compared Justin McBride to a former Kentucky superstar

Summer practice is off to a hot start for the Kentucky Wildcats as Mark Pope finally gets to see this roster take the floor together. Every offseason, there are

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Whichever NBA team gets Jayden Quaintance will be getting a steal

The NBA Draft is set to get going this evening, and there is one former Kentucky Wildcat hoping to hear his name called. That former Wildcat is Jayden Quaintanc

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Where Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh are projected ahead of NBA Draft night

The NBA Draft is finally here. After the combine took place in Chicago at the end of May, mock drafts began to be churned out every day. Now that the day has co

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Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 home and away SEC opponents set

Kentucky will face a loaded SEC schedule and several marquee non-conference matchups during the 2026-27 season.

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What does Dusty May’s move mean for Kentucky Basketball?

Dusty May leaves Michigan for Dallas Mavericks, and it could impact Kentucky.

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Aside from Milan Momcilovic who will be Kentucky's best three-point shooter?

Year in and year out, the goal for Mark Pope is to have a team that is able to shoot the basketball at an elite level. During his two-year tenure in Lexington,

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How will Dusty May's departure affect Nikola Kusturica's decision?

College basketball was just given a massive shakeup on Monday morning as it was announced that Michigan head coach Dusty May is off to the NBA to be the head co

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It's time for Big Blue Nation to get excited about Ousmane N'Diaye

One of the best moves Mark Pope made this offseason was adding Senegalese power forward Ousmane N’Diaye to the 2026-27 roster. On the roster, N’Diaye is listed

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Malachi Moreno is confident that Kentucky can have a special frontcourt

One Kentucky player is already raving about his new teammates

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NBA Mock Draft roundup for Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh

NBA Mock Draft roundups where Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh could be selected in next week’s NBA Draft.

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Kentucky Basketball team visits patients at UK Children’s Hospital, “we can brighten somebody’s day”

This year’s Kentucky Basketball roster arrived on campus earlier this month. While summer practice has started as the Cats are getting acclimated to the program, they are also getting acclimated to the community. As a basketball player at Kentucky, you are more than just an athlete; you are someone many young people around the state […]

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Malachi Moreno helped recruit longtime friend Zoom Diallo to Kentucky

Kentucky had some help with getting its starting point guard for next season. Back in May, the Wildcats landed Washington transfer Zoom Diallo, a top 20 transfe

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Mason Williams talks about how his father is as a recruiter

It's no secret that the vibe around Kentucky basketball recruiting is much different right now than it was even a month ago. After missing out on all their top

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Kentucky's 2026-27 basketball roster is even taller than fans thought

As Mark Pope has added players to the 2026-27 roster, Kentucky fans have gotten excited about how big this team is going to be this season. The height of this t

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Malachi Moreno is seeing a different side of Mark Pope

Moreno believes Mark Pope is holding the team to the highest standard.

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Kentucky Basketball team visits UK Children’s Hospital

The Wildcats visited the UK Children’s Hospital to see some of the strongest young people in the state.

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Malachi Moreno trusted Mark Pope's pitch to him during the NBA Draft process

Malachi Moreno had a tough decision on his hands this off-season when he was choosing between staying in the NBA Draft or returning to college. The seven-footer

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Practice Update: How Summer Workouts Are Going For Kentucky Basketball

It’s the heat of the summer, with every member of Kentucky’s basketball roster on campus and gearing up for next season. Although Kam Williams and Franck Kepnang have been sidelined as a precautionary measure, the rest of the team has been lifting weights, playing pickup and getting adjusted to each other’s game. Justin McBride Turning […]

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A new school is making a push after Kentucky target Nikola Kusturica

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have been trending over the last few days for Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica. 247Sports analyst Travis Branham even put in a

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Jayden Quaintance Stock Dropping Ahead of NBA Draft

Quaintance is projected as low as 25th in the draft

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Why Milan Momcilovic is Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting win with Kentucky Basketball

Mark Pope landed the star Kentucky needed most by securing Milan Momcilovic’s commitment.

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Kentucky’s momentum for Nikola Kusturica hits pause as recruiting expert pulls prediction

A crystal ball prediction that once favored Kentucky has been pulled as Nikola Kusturica decides his future.

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Kentucky Basketball receives prediction to land international star Nikola Kusturica

Just when many believed Kentucky’s roster was complete in terms of contributing players, Mark Pope might have an ace up his sleeve. Last week, it was reported that Kentucky was among the frontrunners to land 6-foot-8 Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica. At the time, Gonzaga was thought to be the team to beat, having a more […]

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How does Kentucky's returning production compare to the rest of the SEC?

One of the more interesting metrics now in college basketball is returning production. With the ever-changing game due to NIL and the transfer portal, teams see

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Can Mark Pope continue his recruiting hot streak and land this international star?

Mark Pope has really silenced the doubters as of late after landing a top transfer in Milan Momcilivic, top 10 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton, and bringing back Mala

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Mikhail McLean is excited to watch Malachi Moreno be a leader next season

Arguably the most important piece of next season's roster for Kentucky is Malachi Moreno. Fans waied anxiously up until the moment he announced his return. They

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Kentucky Basketball gets recruiting prediction to land Nikola Kusturica

Kusturica will spend two seasons in the college basketball ranks and is projected as a high pick in the 2028 NBA Draft.

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How concerned should Kentucky fans be about Kam Williams not being on the floor?

Big Blue Nation has started to get excited about the 2026-27 season because the Kentucky basketball social media team has been posting photos and videos from pr

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Dick Vitale believes Kentucky has to many "cupcakes" on the non-conference schedule

Yesterday, Kentucky announced a few more of its non-conference games, and some folks are not happy about the quality of opponents that will come to Rupp Arena.

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Two leaders are emerging for the 2026-27 Kentucky Wildcats

A very important part of a successful college basketball team is having some players step up and be leaders. Big Blue Nation has been curious about who will be

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Alex Wilkins reveals an early standout as Kentucky begins summer practices

We're beginning to be in the heat of the summer with players arrriving on campus and practice starting. While the team work is limited, as they only get eight h

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A Kentucky assistant had some very high praise for PG Zoom Diallo

One of the splash additions Mark Pope made to the roster this offseason was adding point guard Zoom Diallo. Last season, Diallo was the starting point guard for

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Mikhail McLean shares what he likes most about this Kentucky basketball team

Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff have built a team capable of being a title contender. With multiple huge additions in the return of Malachi Moreno and the pick

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Kentucky’s Kam Williams and Franck Kepnang Sidelined For Summer as Precaution

Since players have arrived on campus and began facing off against each other, we’ve seen multiple pictures and videos of the team surface across social media. From Milan Momcilovic sparking threes from deep, to Braydon Hawthorne showing us his playmaking abilities, members of the Big Blue Nation have been watching, reposting and expressing their animosity […]

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Kentucky Basketball practice notes and highlights from opening week

Early practice highlights offers Kentucky fans a first glimpse of the new roster coming together for the 2026-27 season.

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Kentucky Basketball offers Erick Dampier Jr., the son of an SEC legend, as summer recruiting heats up

Kentucky basketball offers Erick Dampier Jr., son of Mississippi State legend. We break down why the class of 2028 prospect is elite.

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Could Zoom Diallo end up being the best point guard of the Mark Pope era so far?

After Jaland Lowe hit the transfer portal, it was clear that Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff would be looking for a new point guard, and they found a

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What position will Mark Pope have Milan Momcilovic play this season at Kentucky?

Mark Pope made a splash addition to the 2026-27 roster, adding Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic. This addition officially has Big Blue Nation excited about

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Kentucky Basketball announces 7 non-conference games, including opener

Kentucky will take on Justin McBride’s former team.

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Kentucky has announced seven more non-conference opponents for the 2026-27 season

Summer is here, which means Kentucky basketball is right around the corner, and Big Blue Nation is starting to get very excited about this season. The addition

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Landing this international target would be massive for Kentucky's 2026-27 roster

Mark Pope still has one more spot to fill, and he once again is looking outside of the USA to try to fill this position. Jack Pilgrim of KSR reported earlier th

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Kentucky

OKC Gets Kentucky Star Otega Oweh ⚡️

Mark Pope explains which player has been Kentucky's best so far in summer practice

Kentucky is involved with a top 20 prospect in the 2027 class

Inside Kentucky Basketball’s summer plans: Las Vegas trip and camp pauses

Mark Pope shares high praise for Mason Williams and Trent Noah

What's Buzzing

Kentucky Basketball team watches Ryan Hampton at EYBL Las Vegas

Kentucky target Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas and reclassifies into 2026

One of Kentucky's top 2027 targets is off the board

Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA Bruins over Kentucky Basketball

Mark Pope and Kentucky have officially missed on Serbian superstar Nikola Kusturica

Marcus Spears Jr. would be the perfect addition for Kentucky's final roster spot

One of Kentucky's top 2027 targets could reclassify to play in college next season

Trent Noah: “We’re going to see a breakthrough”

Mark Pope gives an update on Kentucky Basketball’s final roster spot

Mark Pope provides update on Jamal Crawford possibly joining the Kentucky coaching staff

Mark Pope speaks on if Kentucky is going to hire another assistant coach

Who will be the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball team MVP?

Is the Braydon Hawthorne breakout coming this season for Kentucky?

Justin McBride explains how his shooting ability can help the Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Basketball could play West Virginia on Black Friday, per report

Who could make the biggest jump out of Kentucky's returning players?

Former Kentucky guard Quade Green joins La Familia

Kentucky makes the top eight for a 2027 five-star SF

Kentucky center Malachi Moreno continues to garner first-round NBA Draft buzz

Kentucky listed as a team capable of winning the National Championship this season

Mark Pope’s Milan Momcilovic demand could rewrite Kentucky Basketball history

Kentucky makes the cut for 5-star recruit DeMarcus Henry

Where Kentucky Basketball recruits stand in the latest round of 2027 recruiting rankings

Former MCBB Player Accused of Fraud

New details have emerged after Kerr Kriisa's arrest by the FBI

Trent Noah is turning heads in summer practices for Kentucky

Three Kentucky Wildcats who will break out during the 2026-27 season

Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multi-million dollar fraud scheme

Where Kentucky Basketball stands in updated ESPN and CBS Sports preseason rankings

Milan Momcilovic explains why Mark Pope's offense is perfect for him

College Basketball Rankings: Where Kentucky stands in update “way-too-early” polls

Mark Pope discusses final assistant coach position, “I’m not in desperate need of adding more pieces”

Mark Pope says Kentucky’s final roster spot is about fit, “There’s got to be a very uniquely positioned piece”

Nick Robinson emerges as a name to watch for Kentucky Basketball assistant opening

Trent Noah may finally take the leap BBN has been hoping for

Milan Momcilovic explains how he plans to improve his defense this offseason

Kentucky is in daily contact with Five-Star big man Darius Wabbington, “Kentucky’s legacy is no joke”

Mark Pope believes Malachi Moreno can make a 'massive' jump next season

Jerone Morton is going to be a very underrated depth piece for Kentucky

A Kentucky big man is predicted to be one of the SEC's breakout stars this season

Alex Wilkins explains why he picked Kentucky in the transfer portal

Former Kentucky Basketball target Donnie Freeman to miss the 2026-27 season

Alex Wilkins on Mo Williams: 'Mo is a big reason why I committed'

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked as the 5th best team in the SEC

Mark Pope talks about Kentucky's massive addition in Milan Momcilovic

Zoom Diallo on taking pride in being a leader: 'That's what makes me Zoom Diallo'

Kentucky Wildcats News: 15th Roster Spot for UK Basketball

No. 1 2027 center Darius Wabbington includes Kentucky Wildcats in top 6

Franck Kepnang staying healthy for the Kentucky Wildcats will be very important

Could Milan Momcilovic break a college basketball record held by Steph Curry?

A 2027 five-star center has put Kentucky in his top six schools

Mark Pope wants Milan Momcilovic to shoot a ton of threes next season

Ousmane N'Diaye is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketball

Mark Pope lists some names on the 2026-27 Kentucky roster who have surprised him

Kentucky Basketball self-reports NCAA violation involving Tyran Stokes and Mo Williams

Kentucky seems to be losing momentum with international star Nikola Kusturica

Mark Pope on his roster for the 2026-27 season: 'I like us'

Could a home-and-home series with St. John's be in the works for Kentucky?

Kentucky coach Mark Pope explains what frustrated him the most last season

Kentucky C Malachi Moreno discussed what he needs to improve for his sophomore season

Mason Williams talks about committing to Kentucky and his desire to make an impact

Zoom Diallo talks about Kentucky's backcourt of he and Alex Wilkins

Milan Momcilovic wants to break a specific record next season at Kentucky

Kentucky PF Justin McBride on Ousmane N'Diaye: 'He is such a talented player'

Kentucky's guard depth will pay off in a big way next season

Predicting Kentucky's three toughest non-conference games next season

Milan Momcilovic explains why Mark Pope was a good fit to be his coach

Where does Kentucky currently stand with international star Nikola Kusturica?

Mark Pope is making a hard push after the #1 player in the 2027 class

Does Jayden Quaintance’s reported surgery change his Kentucky Basketball legacy?

Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno projected as a lottery pick

Zoom Diallo says Kentucky big man Franck Kepnang is a 'real-life dog'

This is a really likable Kentucky Basketball team