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The dawn of a new college basketball season 🏀 Look back on our exhibition against Little Rock.

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Check out where Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked in the preseason AP Poll

The college basketball season is right around the corner, and the Kentucky Wildcats just played their first exhibition of the season. Mark Pope's Wildcats took

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Mark Pope has high expectations for Mason Williams

The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a 69-49 win over Little Rock in their first exhibition game of the season on Friday. In it, there was a lot of good defensively,

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Kentucky Wildcats crack top 25 of new college basketball preseason ranking

It’s almost time for the college basketball AP poll to drop for the 2026-27 season. Where will Kentucky fall?

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Mark Pope has high hopes for Mason Williams, who says he did not meet the Kentucky standard in exhibition opener

Even though Williams played well, he said he still has work to do to meet Kentucky’s standards.

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Kentucky Wins First Exhibition at Rupp With Intense Defense

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

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Mark Pope discusses Kentucky's potential on defense

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

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Mark Pope talks about Milan Momcilovic after his first game as a Wildcat

Kentucky fans knew coming into the season how important Mian Momcilovic would be for the Wildcats this season. As the best shooter in college basketball, he is

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Mark Pope explains Kentucky Basketball’s offensive struggles and turnovers vs. Little Rock

It was a sloppy night for Kentucky’s offense.

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Mason Williams learning from Kentucky veterans as Milan Momcilovic praises freshman guard

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

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Milan Momcilovic shines in Kentucky Wildcats debut

The best 3-point shooter in the sport is now on the hardwood in live action and started off hot in his debut with UK.

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Mark Pope gives positive injury update on Kam Williams

We’re nearing a return for the rising junior.

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Trent Noah gets a discouraging injury update

Kentucky is dealing with several injuries early in the season and Trent Noah is struggling in his recovery.

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Mark Pope gave an update on Kam Williams' return timeline

The Kentucky Wildcats got their exhibition slate started with a 69-49 win against Little Rock on Friday. One player in particular was absent from the stat sheet

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Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s win vs. Little Rock

Basketball season is now underway in the Bluegrass!

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Kentucky Basketball beats Little Rock: 3 observations from Wildcats’ exhibition opener

Kentucky basketball opens with a win over Little Rock, but turnovers raise concerns. Here are three takeaways on the Cats’ defense, Milan Momcilovic, and more.

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Takeaways from Kentucky's exhibition win against Little Rock

Kentucky basketball got their exhibition slate underway on Friday when they welcomed former Wildcat Travis Ford and the Little Rock Trojans to Rupp Arena. After

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Kentucky’s Milan Momcilovic Responds to National Shooter Rankings, “Look at the stats”

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

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Malachi Moreno Played a Major Role in Recruiting Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 Roster

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

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Is This the Year Kentucky Ends Its Final Four Drought?

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

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How to watch Kentucky's exhibition game against Little Rock

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

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Players to watch for Kentucky vs. Little Rock

Let the games, unofficially, begin!

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Mark Pope explains changing his approach to guard play this season

In the past, Mark Pope has only had one primary ball-handler on the floor, with the backup point guard getting the other minutes at the lead guard spot. This se

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Milan Momcilovic is looking to prove he is more than just a shooter

Out of the many additions for Kentucky basketball this offseason, Milan Momcilovic stood out among the rest. Why? Not only was he one of the top-ranked players

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Mark Pope talks in-depth about Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins

The Kentucky basketball season is almost here, with the first of three exhibitions on Friday against Little Rock. Ahead of the exhibition games, Mark Pope appea

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Mark Pope says this Kentucky Basketball team is probably the best shooting team he’s ever had

Mark Pope has coached some elite shootint teams, but there’s a chance this team could become the best in his career.

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Otega Oweh suffers torn Achilles, will miss rookie season with OKC Thunder

Oweh has already had season-ending surgery.

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Mark Pope is excited about what his team can grow into this season

The Kentucky Wildcats play their first of three exhibitions on Friday, taking on Little Rock. As the season nears, Mark Pope's squad looks to be a really, reall

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Mark Pope talks about the hire of assistant Alfred Aboya

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

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Kentucky Basketball vs. Little Rock preview, viewing info, and more

Kentucky will get their first preseason test at Rupp Arena with a revamped roster for Mark Pope and the staff.

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Alfred Aboya and John Pelphrey officially hired by Kentucky Basketball

The Kentucky Wildcats make two significant additions to the coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Mark Pope expects Kam Williams and Trent Noah to return before the regular season

Two of the injured Wildcats are nearing a return to the hardwood.

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Jon Rothstein names the X-Factor for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats

Basketball season is right around the corner for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. The first exhibition game of the season for the Wildcats is coming up this

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Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno Earn Conference Preseason Honors

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

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Where Kentucky Basketball stands in preseason SEC predicted order of finish and All-SEC teams

Kentucky did get a pair of All-SEC selections, but the Cats aren’t picked to finish near the top of the SEC standings.

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Where is Kentucky basketball ranked in the SEC preseason Poll?

Basketball season is right around the corner. Kentucky's Big Blue Madness was over a week ago and its annual Pro Day event was last Tuesday. Ahead of the first

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KenPom preseason college basketball rankings released: What it means for Kentucky Wildcats’ title hopes

Recent history favors highly-ranked preseason teams, but a few exceptions could give UK fans hope this team can contend.

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Twitter reactions to Kentucky Wildcats hiring Alfred Aboya

This hire could turn out to be a crucial one when it comes to recruiting.

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Alfred Aboya joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff after working for NBA Academy Africa

Kentucky makes a significant hire for its final assistant coach spot.

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Mark Pope is reportedly set to fill the final assistant coach position

It's been offseason of wonder with what Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball would do with its final assistant coach position. Nick Robinson, who is Kentucky's Dir

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Cherif Millogo is on a surprise visit with Kentucky Basketball

Millogo is a top-50 prospect in the class of 2027 who already holds a scholarship offer from the Wildcats.

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Jerone Morton recovering from “significant” injury as Kentucky Basketball guard remains sidelined

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope discussed senior guard Jerone Morton’s recovery from a knee injury.

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Otega Oweh Shows Flashes in First NBA Preseason Appearances

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

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Kentucky Competes at Annual Pro Day Inside of Rupp Arena

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

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Mark Pope Gives Update on Vacant Roster Spot, Potential Coaching Addition

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

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What we learned from Kentucky basketball's Pro Day at Rupp Arena

Kentucky basketball held its annual Pro Day where NBA scouts get an up-close and personal look at some Wildcats who they like as draft prospects, as well as new

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Three winners from Kentucky basketball Pro Day at Rupp Arena

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

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DeMarcus Henry begins Kentucky Basketball visit; Nasir Anderson cancels his visit

A top-five recruit is on UK’s campus.

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Can Mark Pope and Kentucky Finally Shake the Injury Bug?

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

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Malachi Moreno Speaks on Development Heading Into Sophomore Year

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

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Alex Wilkins Looking to Translate Game and Make Jump to the SEC

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

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Kansas’ Melvin Council Jr. says he’s making a decision Sunday, and Kentucky Basketball is on his list

Is Kentucky a real option for the Kansas Jayhawks point guard? We’re skeptical.

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Kentucky's in-home visit made a lasting impression on this top recruit

Kentucky has been hosting a number of top recruits lately, with a few more on the docket over the next week. One of those was a top 20 recruit in the 2027 class

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What we learned from Kentucky basketball's Big Blue Madness on Friday

We're officially getting closer and closer to basketball season that statement was backed up on Friday when Kentucky basketball held their annual Big Blue Madne

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Twitter reactions to Kentucky hiring John Pelphrey

This could turn into a nice hire for Kentucky, as Pelphrey has extensive coaching experience in the SEC.

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John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff

The UK legend is coming back to his Kentucky home.

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Kentucky basketball will host a 2027 top five recruit on a visit next week

Kentucky basketball has had a number of visits lately, most recently being top 10 point guard Reese Alston earlier this week. They have also hosted prospects su

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Milan Momcilovic Wants to Be More Than Just a Shooter For Kentucky This Season

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

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Mark Pope hires an 'Unforgettable' to Kentucky basketball's staff

You may have seen a job posting earlier this week about an assistant coach job opening for Kentucky basketball. Well, Kentucky has just made a hire separate fro

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Newcomer Zoom Diallo Receives Compliments From Mark Pope and Teammates, “One of the best leaders I have coached”

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

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How Kentucky fans can watch Big Blue Madness on Friday

It's crossover season in Kentucky as football has been going on for a few weeks now and basketball is getting set to start as well. On Friday, the introduction

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Malachi Moreno and Franck Kepnang Speak of Connectivity on This Year’s Roster

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

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Franck Kepnang Explains His ‘Why’ Behind Basketball Journey and the Effort He Brings

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

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Kentucky Basketball makes top 25 in pair of new rankings, but Mark Pope’s ceiling hinges on his guards

Mark Pope has assembled a highly talented roster for his third season, but lingering questions explain why Kentucky is ranked No. 19 in two preseason polls.

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Louisville vs Kentucky Tip-Off Time Released

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

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Kentucky Basketball posts opening for assistant coach position

Mark Pope stated on Monday that it’s the best he’s felt with the staff, but then a job opening appears on Thursday

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Mark Pope Praises Kentucky’s Connection in Summer, “A chance to be an elite level team”

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

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The lineup for Kentucky basketball that analytics think is the best will shock BBN

The unofficial start of Kentucky basketball is almost here, with Big Blue Madness coming up on Friday night. The first game of the season is a little over a mon

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Mark Pope Speaks on New Roster Fitting His Coaching Style

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

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Mark Pope’s Beard Question Sparks Story About Lesson From Legend Larry Bird

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

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Malachi Moreno believes Ousmane N’Diaye has All-American potential

Moreno believes N’Diaye will surprise a lot of people this season.

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Kentucky's matchup with Kansas has gotten much tougher thanks to court rulings

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the Kansas Jayhawks early in the non-conference slate this season. The third game of the season for Pope

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Mark Pope calls Alex Wilkins a 'high ceiling guy'

Kentucky had an emphasis of going and finding creators through the transfer portal this offseason. One of the most important ones was the get of Alex Wilkins fr

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Mason Williams has channeled a hard-working, winner mindset at Kentucky

Throughout the offseason, many Kentucky players have singled out their freshman teammate, Mason Williams, as a player that has surprised them most since arrivin

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Mark Pope Announces One-Year Hiatus From Blue-White Event

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

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Paul Osaruyi recaps UK Basketball visit

Your best source for quality Kentucky Wildcats news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Malachi Moreno shared extremely high praise for Ousmane N'Diaye

Among all of Kentucky's newcomers for the upcoming season, there is one that fans knew almost essentially nothing about and that guy is Ousmane N'Diaye, an inte

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Reese Alston completes surprise official visit with Kentucky Basketball

Alston took his official visit to Lexington earlier than originally planned.

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Former Kentucky Basketball target Marcio Santos spurns LSU to head overseas

Will Wade’s already thin roster, just got thinner. 23-year-old Marcio Santos heads back to Spain to continue his pro career.

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Kentucky basketball hosted a top PG target on an official visit

It's official visit season in the world of recruiting. For Kentucky, they've already hosted targets like top 10 prospects Lewis Uvwo and Paul Osaruyi, but they

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Zoom Diallo wants to be a Rupp Arena energizer this season

This off-season, Kentucky went out and got a tough, shot-creating point guard in Zoom Diallo through the transfer portal. In a previous interview with Kentucky

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Mark Pope talks about his beard, Larry Bird, and Kentucky Basketball

Mark Pope is bringing Larry Bird’s legendary confidence and a unique offensive philosophy to Kentucky Basketball this season. And no, he isn’t shaving his beard.

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Milan Momcilovic was listed as a transfer who 'could change the national championship race'

Mark Pope added a handful of players via the transfer portal this offseason, but the player who really shook up the college basketball world was the addition of

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Malachi Moreno had an intriguing transformation this summer after early struggles

Out of everyone on the roster, there is one guy who is going to be a clear leader of the team this season and that man is Malachi Moreno, who widely exceeded ex

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Kentucky basketball Media Day revealed who the team's biggest trash talker is

Yesterday was Kentucky basketball Media Day, where the local media goes around to all of the players and asks questions. Normally, when the media asks Kentucky

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Mark Pope shared what excites him most about this 2026-27 Kentucky team

Big Blue Madness is the unofficial start of the Kentucky basketball season, and it is coming up on Friday, so fans are getting excited. Big Blue Nation can't wa

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Kam Williams hopes to pick up where he left off before last season's injury

Kentucky fans received some injury updates regarding a few players on Monday, and one of those was Kam Williams, who has been rehabbing all summer following an

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Kentucky Basketball unlikely to make another roster or staff addition this season

Mark Pope said Kentucky’s current roster and staff are expected to enter the 2026-27 season as currently constructed.

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Kam Williams and Trent Noah progressing in injury recovery: Will they be ready for Game 1?

With Big Blue Madness less than a week away, Kentucky basketball’s head coach Mark Pope provides an injury update on Trent Noah and Kam Williams.

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New Injury Developments Arise During 2026 Kentucky Media Day

Some new injury developments were brought to light today during Mark Pope’s media day press conference, with some players progressing well and others to be sidelined. The latest news, confirmed by a Kentucky spokesperson, includes guard Jerone Morton, who suffered a knee injury during practice. He is out for the time being and will be […]

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Kentucky basketball has 'creators' at all five positions this season

This off-season, Mark Pope emphasized going and finding creators, specifically out on the perimeter. He got two of them in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, who are

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Mark Pope believes length will have to be a 'major factor' for Kentucky

We've heard all about the shooting ability of this Kentucky team. It's a clear focal point of success for the Wildcats heading into next season, with shooters n

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Mark Pope has announced injury updates for Kentucky basketball

UK held the annual Kentucky basketball Media Day on Monday and ahead of Mark Pope's press conference, a couple of injury updates were announced. Obviously, fans

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Milan Momcilovic is close to returning from injury for Kentucky Wildcats

Momcilovic is nearing a return to full basketball activities.

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Jerone Morton is out indefinitely with injury

Morton is Kentucky’s more experienced guard.

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Who Could Make a Surprise Appearance at Big Blue Madness?

Through Mark Pope’s first two years, he certainly hasn’t disappointed with the Big Blue Madness special-appearance guests. In year one, fans got to see the emotional return of former head coach Rick Pitino, and most recently, the Big Blue Nation was able to welcome iconic guard John Wall back to Rupp Arena. Over time, the […]

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Kentucky's Mark Pope has one of the most underrated freshmen in college basketball

The 2026 recruiting class didn't go well for Mark Pope, but he did end up with one player that Kentucky fans are really excited about. That player is point guar

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Kentucky Basketball has momentum for 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo

Kentucky is among the programs gaining momentum for 7-foot-4 four-star center Cherif Millogo.

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Tyran Stokes is ready for his opportunity to face off against Kentucky

After choosing Kansas over Kentucky, Tyran Stokes seems excited to face the Wildcats in November

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Kentucky is a top contender for a 2027 stock-rising big man

Kentucky basketball is looking to add to its 2027 recruiting class after picking up a commitment from top 15 recruit Ryan Hampton fresh off of his visit over th

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One Kentucky forwards athleticism will surprise BBN this season

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff added a lot of talent in the transfer portal, hoping to have a tenure-changing season this year. Last season didn't go

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Kentucky Lands at No. 18 in Evan Miya’s Preseason Top 25

As the college basketball season inches closer, another preseason ranking has Kentucky just inside the top 25. Evan Miyakawa, of EvanMiya.com, released his official preseason rankings for the 2026-2027 season, placing Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats at No. 18 in the country as anticipation continues to build about the season ahead. Miyakawa runs one […]

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Kansas vs. Kentucky Basketball: Tip-Off Time Set for Early-Season Marquee Matchup

Tip-off details are officially locked in for the highly anticipated Kansas vs. Kentucky marquee showdown in the 2026 Champions Classic.

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Kentucky Basketball vs. Kansas Jayhawks game time revealed

A late one for the Cats.

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Paul Osaruyi to visit Kentucky Basketball this week

The top-25 recruit is making his way to Lexington.

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Mark Pope will have a five-star center in Lexington this weekend for a visit

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are trying to land some elite talent in the 2027 class, and one of the players they are after is five-star center Paul

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4 Kentucky Wildcats land on CBS Sports’ list of top college basketball positional players

CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter mentions four Kentucky players among his top positional players going into the 2026-27 season.

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Milan Momcilovic is back to practice and looking good for Kentucky Basketball

The sharpshooter also celebrated his birthday today.

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Kentucky basketball got some good news on Milan Momcilovic's finger injury

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats added a new superstar this offseason after Otega Oweh left for the NBA. That superstar is former Iowa State Cyclone Milan Mo

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Andy Katz had an outrageous take regarding Kentucky sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic

In the Mark Pope system, shooting the three-ball is very important, so the Wildcats' head coach added a very important piece to the 2026-27 Kentucky roster. Tha

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Ex-Kentucky staffer Brandon Weems becomes NBA GM

Former Kentucky Basketball assistant Brandon Weems gets a massive promotion to Cleveland Cavaliers GM.

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Kentucky Basketball Media Madness lived up to the hype

The inaugural Media Madness was a home run.

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Kentucky Basketball cracks the top 25 in Evan Miya’s preseason rankings

Evan Miya has 10 teams ranked in the top 30

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Kam Williams will be a versatile weapon for Mark Pope and Kentucky this season

Mark Pope has a roster for the 2026-27 season that Kentucky fans believe has a ton of talent, and one of the players fans are excited about is Kam Williams. Som

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UK Athletics Reverse Controversial Change to Big Blue Madness Ticket Distribution

For years, Big Blue Madness has been one of Lexington’s hottest ticketed events in town. When the number of tickets fans could buy for the event was announced as now cut in half, the immediate social media uproar from fans was palpable. On Monday, Sept. 14, ticket information for Big Blue Madness was released with […]

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Kentucky is getting a visit from 5-star guard Adan Diggs

A visit to Lexington has been scheduled for one of the best guards in the class of 2027.

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Malachi Moreno’s No.1 Priority Has Never Been About the Money

After a season filled with ups and downs, on April 6, freshman center Malachi Moreno declared for the 2026 NBA Draft while also maintaining his college eligibility, stating, “If I’m back in college next season, it’ll be right here with Big Blue Nation.” About two weeks before taking his name out of the draft, Moreno […]

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Top recruit AJ Williams includes Kentucky Basketball in new list

The elite prospect is down to 10 schools, and Kentucky makes the cut.

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Kentucky has made the top 10 for a top five 2027 prospect

Recruiting is really heating up with the 2027 class as prospects start to cut their list of schools down and start taking visits. On Monday, Kentucky made the l

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Kentucky Basketball hosting top-10 recruit Lewis Uvwo for official visit

Kentucky visited Lewis Uvwo at Prolific Prep on Wednesday and now will host an official visit on Friday.

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Mark Pope shares his thoughts on the recent Greg Sankey controversy

It has been a wild offseason in college sports following a Colorado judge's ruling on the 5-for-5 eligibility regarding class of 2022 athletes. That not only cr

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Field of 68 grades the 2026 offseason for Mark Pope and Kentucky Basketball

The Cats aim to take a major step forward in Pope’s third season at UK.

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Top-10 recruit Adan Diggs includes Kentucky in trimmed list

The 5-star combo guard Adan Diggs included Kentucky among his seven finalists and plans to visit each of his schools.

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No. 1 recruit CJ Rosser trims list and schedules visit with Kentucky Basketball

Class of 2027 No. 1 prospect CJ Rosser includes Kentucky in final seven and will visit Lexington for Big Blue Madness.

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The #2 player in the 2027 class will be visiting Kentucky for Big Blue Madness

One of the most exciting events of the basketball season for Kentucky fans is Big Blue Madness, and this year's event just got even more exciting. Big Blue Madn

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Kentucky's Mark Pope visited a recruit who many are calling the next Anthony Davis

Mark Pope and his coaching staff are in the middle of getting his team ready for the 2026-27 season, but at the same time, this staff is working hard on the rec

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Possible Kentucky target Cade Tyson returns to Minnesota

Another option goes off the board.

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Kentucky basketball's path to being an elite team is clear in Mark Pope's third season

Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball team are under two months away from getting the season started, and Big Blue Nation can't wait to see what this team has t

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2028 top 20 prospect has set an unofficial visit to Kentucky for Big Blue Madness

The visit list is starting to grow for Kentucky basketball this coming fall. Recruits across the country are starting to cut their lists and set up visits in th

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Dick Vitale has tabbed one Kentucky Wildcat a breakout star to watch in college basketball

Mark Pope had a lot of big wins this offseason, and one of these wins was getting Malachi Moreno back out of the NBA Draft. When the seven-footer Moreno declare

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Kentucky Basketball to host 5-star recruit DJ Okoth during Big Blue Madness weekend

Kentucky target DJ Okoth will be on an unofficial visit the weekend of Big Blue Madness on Oct 2.

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The Kentucky Wildcats have received some good injury news regarding Kam Williams

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have had very interesting news day when it comes to injuries. This morning, there were some concerns about Milan Momcilovic.

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Coaches Rank Two Kentucky Teams Among the Best College Basketball Teams of the 21st Century

There is a common debate about which Kentucky basketball team is the best in since the turn of the century; is it the 2011-2012 team that went 38-2 and dominated their way to a National Championship, or is it the 2014-2015 team that arguably had the most depth ever seen on a college basketball roster? […]

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REPORT: Milan Momcilovic Suffers Finger Injury in Practice

This week has not been kind to the Kentucky Basketball program. As the team returns to practice and conditioning less than a month from Big Blue Madness, transfer Mark Mitchell decommitted from the program on Monday to return to Missouri amid eligibility battles with the NCAA and SEC. On Friday morning, it was reported that […]

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Kentucky's superstar shooter Milan Momcilovic is dealing with an injury

During the Mark Pope era, the Wildcats have been riddled with injuries. In year one, Jaxon Robinson and Kerr Kriisa had season-ending injuries, and players like

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Kentucky Basketball offers 7-footer Akol Nyok

Aklon Nyok, a 7-foot-1 center, is ranked No. 115 nationally and has nearly 20 offers.

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Kentucky is set for a battle with BYU and Duke for top-5 recruit AJ Williams

Kentucky offers the elite small forward while hoping to make up ground on other schools

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Top-30 recruit Chase Lumpkin narrows list to 6, including Kentucky

Emerging senior guard trims list to six schools with Kentucky being in the mix

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Kentucky's 2012 National Title team and 2015's 38-1 team are being disrespected

The John Calipari era in Lexington came to an interesting end with the Hall of Fame coach leaving for Arkansas, but early in his tenure in Lexington, Calipari d

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A 2027 top 10 prospect has set an official visit to Kentucky

It’s official visit season for recruits around the country. Kentucky already has a few coming up over the next few months and another has been added. Big Blue M

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Will Kentucky Fill Its Final Roster Spot After Mark Mitchell’s Departure?

Just over a week ago, Kentucky appeared to have completed its roster with the commitment of Mark Mitchell. Now, after the surprising news that Mitchell will instead re-enroll at the University of Missouri, the Wildcats are left with an open roster spot again. Kentucky lost a guaranteed starter in Mitchell. The star transfer would’ve provided […]

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Kentucky Basketball is getting a visit from Brady Pettigrew

Kentucky gets visits slated from rising 2028 guard

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The best available transfers for Kentucky Basketball after Mark Mitchell backs out

Mark Pope and Kentucky will now look elsewhere after Mark Mitchell returns to Missouri.

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