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Also, let’s pause a moment to consider what a visionary Rick Pitino was. Because Travis Ford made 101 3s on 52.9% (!!!) in freaking 1993. Kentucky took 862 3s that season, 226 more than the closest SEC team.

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Landing Milan Momcilovic would give Kentucky the biggest 3-point threat in program history. Made 136 3s at 48.7% last year. Cats have four players ever with 100+ made 3s in a season (Jodie Meeks No. 1 at 117 in 2009). Travis Ford the only +100 makes, +48% guy in UK history.

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A Sea of Blue

A recap of the biggest stay/go NBA Draft decisions in college basketball from a Kentucky perspective https://t.co/VIf5P9hqi5 via @CameronWaddle

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Will @shaiglalex and @wallace_cason be headed to back-to-back #NBAFinals or will @swipathefox and Keldon Johnson force a Game 7???? Tune into Game 6 tonight at 8:30 pm ET on @NBAonNBC.

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3 experts tab Kentucky Basketball as the leader for Milan Momcilovic, while St. John’s is reportedly out https://t.co/OGha2eQkXl

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How important will landing Milan Momcilovic be to Mark Pope Kentucky tenure?

Mark Pope is currently in the process of trying to land Milan Momcilovic, who just pulled his name out of the NBA Draft. The Iowa State transfer averaged 16.9 p

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2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Alex Wilkins

Obviously, who you have at point guard is important and Kentucky has a quality one in Zoom Diallo, but one player in particular is going to be huge in determini

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Kentucky transfer Jerone Morton trains with Dominique Hawkins

Incoming transfer guard Jerome Morton trains with former Wildcat fan favorite.

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2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Malachi Moreno

Kentucky fans received some huge news on Sunday when Malachi Moreno opted out of the NBA Draft to return to Lexington for another year. It was not only big for

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Recap of the biggest stay/go decisions in college basketball from a Kentucky perspective

Several of college basketball's biggest NBA Draft decisions directly affected Kentucky Basketball.

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Are Kentucky fans sleeping on freshman point guard Mason Williams?

One addition to the 2026-27 season that Big Blue Nation hasn't been talking about enough is four-star point guard Mason Williams. He is the son of Kentucky assi

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Is Kentucky the favorite for Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic?

The Kentucky staff, and a few other suitors, are hard at work trying to land Iowa State transfer Milan Mocilovic, the best available transfer left as a top thre

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3 experts tab Kentucky Basketball as the leader for Milan Momcilovic; St. John's is out

Momentum is building for Kentucky, but the job's not finished.

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If Ousmane N'Diaye hits his upside it would be massive for Kentucky

One player that Big Blue Nation should be very excited to see suit up in a Kentucky uniform is Ousmane N'Diaye. The 6'11 Senegalese power forward has been putti

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Kentucky will have one of the most underrated backcourt duos in college basketball

Mark Pope missing on some of his top targets in the transfer portal has overshadowed some of the elite additions he has made to this roster. Once the roster is

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National Reporter Matt Norlander Chooses Kentucky as Landing Spot for Star Forward Milan Momcilovic

The Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes is underway, with multiple teams involved in the No. 2 overall transfer player's recruitment. It is believed that Kentucky and Louisville are the top candidates after his decision to pull out from the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday, May 27. Along with the in-state rivals, Arizona and St.

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A new addition for St. John's will help Kentucky in the Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes

Wednesday was a very busy day for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats as Big Blue Nation found out the decision of Milan Momcilovic. He decided to pull his name

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2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Ousmane N'Diaye

Kentucky's backcourt and the return of Malachi Moreno has gotten a lot of talk, and rightfully so, but there is one addition that could really end up paying off

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2026-27 Kentucky basketball player preview: Kam Williams

Mark Pope is clearly aiming to get back to playing a fast and fun brand of basketball that includes shooting a lot of threes. He didn't return much from this pa

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A quick commitment would be best for Kentucky in the Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats received some massive news on Wednesday evening as it was announced that Milan Momcilovic will be pulling his name out of th

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Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the NBA Draft and there are four schools to watch

Milan Momcilovic took it down to the last second but just announced that he will be pulling his name out of the NBA Draft and coming back to college. The race i

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Milan Momcilovic withdraws from NBA Draft; Kentucky and Louisville are frontrunners, per report

Momcilovic is back to school, but who will he ultimately play for?

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BREAKING: No. 2 Ranked Transfer Milan Momcilovic Removes Name From 2026 NBA Draft

Milan Momcilovic has officially removed his named from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to college for his senior season. Kentucky leads in his recruitment, followed closely by St. John's, Louisville and Arizona. A backdoor to Iowa State is also still open. The No.

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Momcilovic Entering Portal

Former Iowa State star weighing offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Louisville and St. John's (Thamel)

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Predicting Malachi Moreno's sophomore season stat line at Kentucky

On Sunday night, Big Blue Nation got some massive news as Malachi Moreno announced that he was pulling his name out of the NBA Draft and returning for his sopho

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Kam Williams is set to be a breakout star for the Kentucky Wildcats

One of the things this 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team will be relying on is some players having a breakout season and exceeding expectations. If some of the p

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Kentucky Basketball vs. Louisville Cardinals date set for 2026-27 season

Kentucky is looking for revenge against the Cards.

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The date for Kentucky's game against Louisville next season is set

Both Kentucky and Louisville fans were up in arms last season when the two faced off in an early-season clash, something that has been rare to see over the year

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Can Kentucky fend off a late challenger for Milan Momcilovic?

Today is the day that Big Blue Nation and the rest of the schools involved in the Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes find out if the sharpshooter will be pulling his

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Kentucky Basketball offers rising center Cherif Millogo

Kentucky is interested in a rising 7-foot-3 big man from West Africa.

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Kentucky Basketball unlikely to go on a summer tour this year, per Mark Pope

It appears there will be no summer basketball games for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Kentucky Basketball vs. Indiana rivalry game moved to November 20 at Lucas Oil Stadium

Kentucky and Indiana will meet at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have to go all in for Milan Momcilovic

Over the last week or two, the two goals for Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have been to get Malachi Moreno back for another year in Lexington and to

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Will an NBA team take a shot on Kentucky star Otega Oweh?

While the minds of Big Blue Nation right now are focused on Mark Pope trying to land Milan Momcilovic and putting together the best possible team for next seaso

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Kentucky's 2026 matchup with Indiana officially has a date and location

Last season in college basketball, two of the most historic programs in the sport met as the Indiana Hoosiers came to Lexington to take on Mark Pope and the Ken

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Two historic programs set to meet again ⚔️ Indiana and Kentucky will battle next season in Indy 🍿

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What Malachi Moreno's return means for Kentucky Basketball

Breaking down what Malachi Moreno's return to Kentucky basketball means for Kentucky, BBN, and Moreno himself.

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Potential and elite upside could be the difference for this Kentucky basketball team

This 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team is one of the more interesting teams fans have seen in a very long time for multiple different reasons. One of the reasons

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Malachi Moreno can really prove himself with another year at Kentucky

After a couple of weeks anxiously awaiting the big decision from Malachi Moreno as he continued to go through the NBA draft process, the big man put pen to pape

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Three bold predictions for Malachi Moreno's sophomore season at Kentucky

Malachi Moreno was able to tell Big Blue Nation on Sunday evening that he will be back in Lexington for another season, and fans are very excited to see what he

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Mark Pope knew how important getting Malachi Moreno back was

Kentucky basketball got an extremely important piece back for another season. As the staff looks to shape things out with the final few sports, they needed to d

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With Malachi Moreno back at Kentucky Mark Pope has one final job to complete

Kentucky fans got massive news on Sunday night as it was announced that Malachi Moreno will be back in Lexington for his sophomore season. When Moreno put his n

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Top Kentucky target Ryan Hampton remaining in 2027 class

The latest on 2027 Kentucky recruiting target Ryan Hampton

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NBA Mock Draft roundup for Milan Momcilovic, Jayden Quaintance, and Otega Oweh

The latest on where these players could be selected in the NBA Draft with mock drafts by analysts.

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Twitter celebrates Malachi Moreno returning to Kentucky Wildcats

"BBN I'm home. Job's not finished."

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Malachi Moreno withdraws from NBA Draft and returns to Kentucky Basketball

Moreno is returning to the Kentucky Wildcats for his sophomore campaign.

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Malachi Moreno will be back in Lexington for his sophomore season at Kentucky

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats got some massive news on Sunday evening as star center Malachi Moreno is pulling his name out of the NBA Draft and will retu

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Right where he belongs. #BigOnCommitment x @malachimoreno24

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NBA executives say Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic should return to school

Two big decisions loom over Kentucky's roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Would both Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic benefit by returning to college?

Kentucky fans are eagerly awaiting two announcements. One, from their star big man in hopes he will return for another year, who was the top priortity this offs

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Kentucky ending their yearly series with Gonzaga is actually a good thing

Kentucky fans everywhere have been wanting the Wildcats to get involved in a premier in-season tournament, whether it's the Players Era or whatever -- just some

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JMU transfer Justin McBride is a very underrated portal addition for Kentucky

Power forward has been one of the more interesting positions for the Kentucky Wildcats as Mark Pope missed on some great players in the portal, but I like the t

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Top-10 recruit Moussa Kamissoko offered by Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky continues its recruiting push as Mark Pope offers 6'8" standout Moussa Kamissoko. Get a breakdown of his elite two-way potential and UK's competition.

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Chase Lumpkin planning visit to Kentucky Basketball

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope is targeting 4-star SG Chase Lumpkin, with a visit happening soon.

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College basketball reporter thinks Malachi Moreno's NBA Draft buzz is a bluff

Not everyone is convinced Malachi Moreno would be a first-round pick if he remains in the 2026 NBA Draft class.

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Danhausen x Kentucky launch new merchline as WWE invades Rupp Arena

WWE invades Rupp Arena and Danhausen has invaded with a new t-shirt for all his 'fanhausens' featuring the University of Kentucky. See the design inside.

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Kentucky to combine AD role with CEO of Champions Blue in search for next AD

Kentucky is set to reshape its athletics leadership structure to meet the demands of the modern college sports era.

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Tip-off time announced for UK-UNC in NYC

The Cats and Tar Heels will face off at 2:30 E.T.

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How will Kentucky pivot if Malachi Moreno stays in the NBA Draft?

All of Big Blue Nation is incredibly stressed right now with a decision looming for center Malachi Moreno as he decides whether he will stay in the NBA Draft or

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Could the "star player" Kentucky is missing already be on the roster?

There is a big concern surrounding Big Blue Nation right now, and it has to do with the "star player" for the 2026-27 season. Some feel that this roster does no

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Kentucky Basketball offers Lewis Uvwo

Kentucky is in on one of the best rim protectors in high school.

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Kentucky Basketball could be joining a major holiday hoops event

This would be awesome to see for the Big Blue Nation.

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MCBB Planning 'Diamond Cup' 🏆

Eight-team pool-play event would involve blue bloods UConn, UNC, Kansas and more in 2027-28 (CBS Sports)

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Kentucky Basketball and Gonzaga cancel series

One of Kentucky's marquee nonconference games is now off.

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Malachi Moreno has a very tough decision on his hands

It's no secret that Kentucky absolutely needs Malachi Moreno back for another year. Not only does he instantly raise the floor of the frontcourt, but he also ad

Kentucky, Gonzaga Cancel Series

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Gonzaga and Kentucky have mutually agreed to discontinue their six-game series, per release.

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It could come down to a Kentucky vs. Louisville battle for Milan Momcilovic

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have two big decisions surrounding the program, and they are the NBA Draft decisions made by Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcil

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Kentucky Basketball is recruiting international prospect Savo Drezgic

A new name to monitor.

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Adan Diggs reclassifies into 2027 after getting offer from Kentucky Basketball

Big news regarding one of Kentucky's top recruiting targets.

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Is Jamal Crawford teasing good news for Kentucky Basketball?

Getting Jamal Crawford would be a major win for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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5-star guard King Gibson offered by Kentucky Basketball

Kentucky has offered a top-10 guard in the 2027 class.

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A surprise starter has been predicted for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Mark Pope might be after one or two more pieces, but for the most part, this Kentucky roster is just about completed for the 2026-27 season. There are multiple

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Kentucky extended a number of offers following the live period

Recruiting season is off and running and since the transfer portal closed last month, all eyes have shifted towards the high school ranks. This past weekend was

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Kentucky offers top 10 center Caleb Ourigou

Ourigou was one of the breakout performers at the Nike EYBL in Memphis this past weekend.

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High school superstar Cayden Daughtry offered by Kentucky

Daughtry was named the 2026 MaxPreps Junior of the Year.

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Yann Kamagate offered by Kentucky Basketball

Kamagate is fighting to be the No. 1 overall player in the 2028 class.

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Fast Riser Big Man Yann Kamagate Receives Scholarship Offer From Kentucky

Fresh off the first live recruiting period of the offseason, Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have extended their first scholarship offer of the 2028 class. Yann Kamagate, a prospect who went from unranked to the top five in 247Sports' most recent recruiting rankings, received an offer from the Wildcats, he confirmed to KY Insider [...]

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Kentucky is recruiting the brother of an NBA rookie sensation

Mark Pope has started to recruit the 2027 class, and one of the players that he is after is the brother of an NBA rookie sensation. Jack Pilgrim of KSR reported

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'Too Slow.' How Joe B. Hall's Larry Bird misstep reshapes the Kentucky Basketball GM debate

Larry Bird wanted to be a Wildcat, but Joe B. Hall called him "too slow." Here is why that legendary miss explains Kentucky's modern need for a General Manager.

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More basketball analysts think Malachi Moreno returns to Kentucky

This may be the biggest decision remaining in the college basketball world.

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Jamal Crawford hasn't turned down a job with Kentucky Basketball just yet

Jamal Crawford still has interest in a job with Mark Pope.

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Former Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVP Awards

Former Kentucky star guard continues rise to NBA superstardom after leading Oklahoma City to league-best 64 wins.

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A Former Wildcat has now won back-to-back NBA MVP awards

No other former Wildcat has had more of surprisingly good NBA career than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if you're a long-time Kentucky fan. After one season in Lexing

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Mo Williams says Kentucky is "absolutely" loaded, but he wants to add more

"We still got a couple more spots to fill."

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Malachi Moreno's NBA Draft status questioned by CBS, who says he's still expected to return to Kentucky

With conflicting reports on Malachi Moreno's NBA Draft stock, we analyze whether the Kentucky big man has genuine first-round interest or is just leveraging for NIL.

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Kentucky offers a top 15 prospect in the 2027 class during recruiting live period

Recruiting is starting to heat up again following a very busy transfer portal season. Friday was the start of the first recruiting live period of the spring and

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Luigi Suigo says Kentucky Basketball backed off due to NBA Draft risk

Luigi Suigo is no longer an option for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Kentucky contacts Russian big man Gleb Firsov

Kentucky has made contact with Russian big man Gleb Firsov this week, according to a source. The timing is no coincidence. With Malachi Moreno still going through the NBA Draft process and his return to Lexington not yet announced, Mark Pope and the staff are doing what a smart program should do: evaluating their options.

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Mark Pope is in Memphis checking out Kentucky targets in the Nike EYBL circuit

Now that the transfer portal madness is quieting down and Kentucky zeroes in on Milan Momcilovic and international prospects to fill out the final few pieces of

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Milan Momcilovic opens up about interest in Kentucky Basketball

Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic says Kentucky is "a good fit" as NBA Draft deadline approaches.

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Milan Momcilovic shares thoughts on Kentucky as he weighs decision

Kentucky's biggest target for the upcoming season is continuing to give his thoughts on the schools involved and things that will factor into his decision. Loui

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Milan Momcilovic believes Kentucky and Mark Pope are a good fit for him, "That would be a good fit and he'd be a good coach for me"

The NBA Draft deadline is fast approaching, and many players with fringe first-round grades are weighing the options of remaining in the draft or returning to college. Obviously, Kentucky's Malachi Moreno is one such player, but so is Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic. Following a Zoom call with his representation last week, Mark Pope has [...]

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Where does Kentucky stand with Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic?

Kentucky is clearly making Milan Momcilovic their top priority as they look to fill out the final pieces of the roster. But, it's going to be easier said than d

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Kentucky Basketball contacts Russian center Gleb Firsov

Another international prospect to watch.

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Otega Oweh is having a stellar NBA Combine

Otega Oweh is making BBN prod at the NBA Draft Combine.

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CBS Sports makes predictions on Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic stay-go decisions

Some good news coming out of the NBA Combine.

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Mo Williams speaks on decision to join Kentucky Basketball staff, "I wanted to be in a position to win a national championship"

Mo Williams walked away from a head coaching job at Jackson State to become an assistant coach. Making such a move, one where you have to give up some control, isn't a move everyone can make, but it is one Williams made without blinking. The primary reason: increased resources and a chance to compete for [...]

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Kentucky is no longer seen as contenders for Allen Graves, Tounde Yessoufou

Kentucky has its clear top priority in Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic, who is currently testing the NBA Draft process and looking to boost his stock. But

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Otega Oweh showed out in his first NBA Draft Combine scrimmage

Otega Oweh used up his final year of college eligibility when he returned to Kentucky in hopes of continuing to boost his draft stock. While the year as a whole

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Malachi Moreno talks about his upcoming stay or go decision

Big Blue Nation is awaiting a very important decision from Malachi Moreno on if he's coming back to Lexington for a second year, or staying in the NBA Draft and

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Kentucky target Tounde Yessoufou remains committed to staying in the NBA Draft

The former Baylor standout and transfer portal prospect says he is fully focused on staying in the NBA Draft process.

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Kentucky Basketball in the final 247 Sports transfer portal rankings

Mark Pope rebuilt nearly the entire Kentucky roster with several key additions after a disappointing second year.

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Assistant Mo Williams Discusses Potential of a Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins Backcourt, "You can't find a better fit."

The offseason has been fun so far, no? Kentucky's team is several spots away from completion, we've been entertained with the NBA Draft drama and even Mark Pope has answered questions from the Big Blue Nation in a series of social media videos. To add on to the fresh vibe of next year's gameplan, UK [...]

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2012 National Champion Kyle Wiltjer speaks on Kentucky Basketball's recent struggles, "BBN you have every right to be critical"

Over the last week, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has broken his offseason silence and has been taking questions on social media to address issues that have been concerning Big Blue Nation for months. One of those topics that's been lingering during the below-par recruiting season (by Kentucky standards) has been the presence of a [...]

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Allen Graves says Kentucky Basketball contacted him

Graves is expected to stay in the draft, but if he does withdraw, the sharpshooter could end up with another SEC team.

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Kentucky target Milan Momcilovic talks NBA Draft process, possible college return

Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff have been working hard to try and fill out the roster with the final few pieces. As depth remains a priority, the Wildcats do n

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Why Kam Williams deserves more respect at the wing for Kentucky

The Kentucky basketball roster is just a few spots away from completion. Mark Pope and the staff have assembled a backcourt highly capable of making some noise

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2012 Champion Kyle Wiltjer Has Played Against Kentucky Signee Ousmane N'Diaye, and Says Fans Should Be Very Excited

As basketball has become increasingly global, international recruiting has become a big component of roster construction in college basketball. Illinois just made a Final Four with a roster made up of mostly international players. While not using international talent to that extent, Kentucky has added at least one international prospect in three of the last [...]

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Could we see a breakout season from Braydon Hawthorne?

This Kentucky basketball roster for next season is in a spot where fans are saying it needs a 'star' at the wing. While that may be preferred, Kentucky fans sho

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Kentucky Wildcat News: UK players and targets at the Combine

Several Cats and a big recruiting target are in Chicago.

NCAA Tournament Expansion Explained 🗣️

Everything you need to know about the new 76-team bracket

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Mo Williams talks about Kentucky's backcourt duo of Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins

Kentucky basketball's first two additions in the transfer portal this offseason was point guard Zoom Diallo and two-guard Alex Wilkins. The staff solidified the

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What were Malachi Moreno and Jayden Quaintance's NBA Combine measurements?

Kentucky basketball has two players trying to chase their dream of playing in the NBA this week. As the NBA Combine rolls on, Jayden Quaintance is trying to inc

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Keegan Brown opens up about his Kentucky Basketball role

Keegan Brown discusses his role at UK.

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Making the case for Kentucky fans to be optimistic about a Malachi Moreno return

Kentucky fans got some news on Monday when it was announced that big man Malachi Moreno, who elected to go test the NBA Draft process while keeping his college

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Braydon Hawthorne Ready to Prove His Talent On the Court For Kentucky

There are a lot of question marks surrounding Kentucky basketball going into next season, but one of the biggest is Braydon Hawthorne. Not if Hawthorne will be on the roster, the redshirt freshman has already signed his NIL contract and announced he is returning, but how talented is he, and how impactful will he be?

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Will Malachi Moreno Return to Kentucky? Where the Big Sits in Current Mock Drafts, Expectations & More

As next year's roster becomes more and more complete, a key piece of the team is yet to officially announce whether or not he's keeping his name in the NBA Draft. Malachi Moreno, the star freshman who thrived under starting role-pressure last season, is still testing the draft waters and looking to accomplish his dream [...]

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Kentucky basketball's newest addition is eligible to play next season

Kentucky fans received news on Saturday when they picked up a much-needed depth peice at the five spot in Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang. A key talk

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Malachi Moreno skips NBA Combine scrimmages; reportedly has strong chance of being first-round pick

Is Malachi Moreno already planning to stay in the NBA Draft?

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

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Kentucky Basketball Hire Keegan Brown Opens Up About Job Duties, "Analytics is just the Foundation"

There has been plenty of debate about Kentucky basketball potentially hiring a general manager. While Mark Pope has not made that hire yet, soon after the end of last season, he hired Keegan Brown in a front office role as Kentucky's Director of Roster Management.

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Franck Kepnang eligible for Kentucky for seventh and final season

Franck Kepnang will now play for Kentucky after receiving eligibility clearance from the NCAA.

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Franck Kepnang is a perfect fit for what Kentucky needs in a backup center

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats made a very important addition to the roster this weekend as they added former Washington center Franck Kepnang. The 6'11 ce

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Kentucky Basketball gets early 2027 Bracketology projections

Kentucky is projected as one of the lowest at-large teams in the expanded 2027 NCAA Tournament field.

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Franck Kepnang has eligibility questions, but Cam'Ron Fletcher may offer hope for Kentucky

Despite eligibility concerns, the NCAA should clear Kepnang to play for UK. They already did so for a former Wildcat.

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Why Kentucky Doesn't Have a General Manager: Mark Pope Breaks Down His Team's Different Approach

Across the nation, and now for some time, multiple A-list programs around the country have utilized general managers to oversee NIL affairs, roster construction and agent relations. Kentucky, while fans have been curiously watching other programs with a head honcho build championship-capable rosters, has a different system running in its front office.

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Washington transfer Franck Kepnang commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball

Kentucky gets some much-needed frontcourt depth...maybe.

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Kentucky has added an important depth piece at the five

Kentucky badly needed some depth at the center position and they got it. After Mark Pope flew to Israel to try and lock up Marcios Santos, who ultimately commit

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BREAKING: Washington Transfer Franck Kepnang Commits to Kentucky

Mark Pope said in a video this past week that the staff was working hard to shore up the frontcourt. They have done that, making the frontcourt a whole lot more physical with their latest addition. Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang has signed with the Kentucky Wildcats, KYInsider has learned.

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Kentucky center Malachi Moreno continues to raise his NBA Draft stock

Kentucky is counting on Malachi Moreno being the starting center for the Wildcats next season, but there is a world where he could stay in the NBA Draft. Earlie

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NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno ahead of Jayden Quaintance: What about Milan Momcilovic?

And Otega Oweh hears his name called!

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Kentucky Basketball will not hire a GM, per Mark Pope

Pope doesn't believe UK needs a GM.

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Mark Pope explains Kentucky's approach towards the GM position

Kentucky fans and media everywhere have been pushing for the basketball program to hire a GM given the recruiting struggles that have been happening, from missi

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Mark Pope shared a positive update on the development of Kam Williams

One wildcard on this Kentucky basketball team is Kam Williams. Big Blue Nation is very excited that he is back for another year, and many believe that he is goi

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Mark Pope explains how he scouts international talent

This offseason, Mark Pope has been recruiting all over the world, looking to add talent to this 2026-27 Kentucky basketball roster. The Wildcats have already ad

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With Jerusalem off the table, where should Kentucky hold a summer basketball tour now?

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Mark Pope is excited about Kam Williams and Ousmane N'Diaye; says Kam is ready to start

Pope thinks Kam is ready to step into a starting role.

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Mark Pope Confirms Kentucky is Being Used for Money in NIL Negotiations, "We're the Biggest Brand in Basketball"

Kentucky is one of the biggest brands in basketball. The brand that should be one of the program's greatest recruiting weapons is being flipped into a bargaining chip on the other side of the table. It's not anything new. Under John Calipari, who brought in top-ranked recruiting classes on an annual basis, there were prospects [...]

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Kentucky Holds Zoom Call with Second-Ranked Transfer Forward Milan Momcilovic

You could make a case that Kentucky has upgraded its roster in several areas, but one area where they haven't to this point, which has drawn criticism from Big Blue Nation, is the lack of a clear-cut star. Of course, Kentucky fell short in the Tyran Stokes sweepstakes last week, but a new target has [...]

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NCAA Expansion Official

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

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Kentucky Basketball has Zoom meeting with Milan Momcilovic as NBA Draft decision looms

Kentucky meets with Milan Momcilovic, who is still weighing a return to college or staying in the NBA Draft process.

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Mark Pope is making a move after a star player in the transfer portal

Kentucky basketball is searching to fill out the final spots of the roster and after missing out on the #1 player in the 2026 recruiting class, Tyran Stokes, th

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Mark Pope shares his excitement for the guard tandem of Alex Wilkins and Zoom Diallo

Mark Pope has added two elite guards from the transfer portal who will start at the one and two next year for Kentucky. Those two players are Alex Wilkins from

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Kentucky's Zoom Diallo holds head-to-head statistical edge over Louisville's Jackson Shelstad

Louisville's transfer portal class is getting all the hype, but head-to-head stats prove Kentucky's Zoom Diallo is ready to outplay Jackson Shelstad.

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Malachi Moreno works out with New York Knicks

It remains to be seen whether Moreno will stay at Kentucky or go pro.

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Mark Pope addresses Kentucky Basketball roster, Malachi Moreno NBA decision, and more

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope responds to fan concerns about recruiting, NIL, and roster construction entering Year 3.

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Marcio Santos commits to LSU over Kentucky

The Cats miss out on the Brazilian center.

LSU Lands International Big

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LSU has landed Maccabi Tel Aviv forward Marcio Santos, source told @TheFieldOf68. Santos, 23, is a versatile big man who can really score. Not a very good defender, one source who knows Santos’ game well told @TheFieldOf68.

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Remembering Kentucky Basketball legend and 1958 national champion Adrian 'Odie' Smith

Big Blue Nation mourns the loss of Adrian 'Odie' Smith, a beloved member of the 'Fiddlin' Five' and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer.

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