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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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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

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Kentucky Basketball had planned a summer trip to Jerusalem: Mark Pope asks BBN for new suggestions

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.

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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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Why the Kentucky Basketball silence is a good thing

Mark Pope hasn't spoken much in over a month, leaving some fans and media frustrated. But for Kentucky basketball, this absolute silence is a fantastic sign.

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Malachi Moreno nearly cracks the first round in new NBA Mock Draft

Could Malachi Moreno be a first-round draft pick this year?

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Mark Pope wants to hear your questions about the state of Kentucky Basketball

Pope is ready to discuss his team and answer fans' biggest questions.

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Could Malachi Moreno stay in the NBA Draft instead of returning to Kentucky?

Kentucky's offseason has not gone quite to plan as many fans hoped, missing out on many top targets including the top prospect in the 2026 class, but the pieces

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Braydon Hawthorne will have a massive effect on the ceiling and floor for Kentucky

This offseason has been very interesting for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, as there have been lots of ups and downs. The ups have included players like Z

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A national publication made a bold statement about Mark Pope's future in Lexington

This offseason, without question, has not gone well for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, and Big Blue Nation is frustrated. Kentucky has missed on many of i

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Kentucky Basketball not in in ESPN's way-too-early 2026-27 rankings

The early national rankings are not kind to the Wildcats.

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Is Kentucky losing momentum with an international big man target?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff are running out of options in the portal to go find quality depth peices and try their hardest to land a top player. They found

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Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

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Trent Noah shows off Kentucky knowledge with Derby Day prediction

Kentucky's Trent Noah picked a 23-1 longshot to win the Kentucky Derby, and the payouts were massive. Here's how it played out.

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Bart Torvik ranks Kentucky Basketball No. 45 in early 2026-27 projections

Advanced analytics place Wildcats mid-pack in SEC as roster questions remain.

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A 2026 reclass five-star center has picked Louisville over Kentucky

Mark Pope and his coaching staff have been recruiting five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr. for months now, and he just picked his school. Painful enough for Big B

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Louisville Lands 5-Star Center

Obinna Ekezie Jr. was the No. 2 overall player in 2027 class (Rivals)

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Jerone Morton's Full-Circle Story, Realizes Dream to Play for Kentucky Basketball

Some stories write themselves. Jerone Morton's is one of them. Four years ago, Morton led George Rogers Clark to the 2022 KHSAA Sweet 16 championship, earning tournament MVP honors in the process, doing it in Rupp Arena. After signing with the Wildcats this week, he will return to the storied building this upcoming season, this [...]

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Stefan Joksimovic is not an option for Kentucky Basketball

One of the top international prospects is off the board for Kentucky.

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Three Kentucky Wildcats have been invited to the NBA Combine

The NBA combine will be held from May 10th through May 17th in Chicago, Illinois, and three Wildcats will represent Kentucky. Those three players are Malachi Mo

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The Kentucky staff had a busy week on the recruiting trail with 2027 prospects

Kentucky basketball is in need of filling out the upcoming roster through the transfer portal and international ranks, but they were just as busy this week with

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Three Wildcats Heading to NBA Draft Combine

Kentucky Basketball is sending a trio to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. The NBA officially announced 73 participants for the 2026 Combine, with Jayden Quaintance, Malachi Moreno, and Otega Oweh all representing Kentucky. Interestingly, the pool to select combine participants is growing smaller. Just 71 college players entered their name in the NBA Draft this [...]

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Are Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins an upgrade over Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen?

Mark Pope has landed two guards who Big Blue Nation is very excited to see step on the floor. Those two guards are Washington transfer Zoom Diallo and former Fu

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Malachi Moreno among 3 Wildcats invited to NBA Combine; Milan Momcilovic among other notables

There are a few names worth keeping an eye on here.

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Alex Wilkins is going to put up massive numbers this year for the Kentucky Wildcats

While there has been some frustration with Mark Pope's recruiting this offseason, one player that he landed who Big Blue Nation is very excited about is Alex Wi

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Kentucky's newly finalized backcourt trio has potential but also a midrange problem

Kentucky officially signed Jerone Morton, but combining him with Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins creates a backcourt shot profile that contradicts Pope's system.

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Analyst rips Mark Pope's rebuild, calls Kentucky Basketball a "bottom 5" roster in SEC

Analyst Aaron Gershon blasted Mark Pope's current roster as a "bottom 5" SEC team, noting the Wildcats desperately need a portal stunner to compete.

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UK advances plan for Kroger Field entertainment district; BCTC building to be vacated

Bluegrass Community and Technical College will vacate the school's original home on Cooper Drive by the end of 2026.

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Former Kentucky star John Wall named Howard President of Basketball Operations

John Wall returns to D.C. taking on a front office leadership role at Howard University.

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UK Plan for Entertainment District Moves Forward

Last year, Champions Blue LLC, the LLC created for UK Athletics, announced the plan to build an entertainment district near Kroger Field to create a new revenue stream. Earlier this week, the school made the next step before the district's construction, choosing one of four proposals.

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope needs to go all in on Milan Momcilovic

I believe that Mark Pope has done a good job of adding depth pieces and secondary star players to this Kentucky roster, but the Wildcats need their star player.

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Former Kentucky superstar John Wall has taken a new job in college basketball

One of the most important names in Kentucky basketball history is John Wall. As a freshman sensation for the Wildcats during the 2009-2010 season, his dance mad

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Kentucky Basketball offers Chase Lumpkin

Lumpkin is a top-50 recruit in the 2027 class.

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Malachi Moreno selected in new 2026 NBA Mock Draft by ESPN

Going to be an interesting pre-draft process for Moreno.

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Former Sweet 16 champion Jerone Morton commits to Kentucky Basketball

Morton was a Kentucky Sweet 16 champion at George Rogers Clark.

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Mark Pope has landed a Lexington native guard in the transfer portal

Mark Pope has already landed two really good guards in the transfer portal in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins but knowing the entire backcourt from last year is go

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Kentucky's pursuit of Tyran Stokes cost them big in this recruiting class

Kentucky basketball had a very rough day on Tuesday when the #1 player in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas. But, it cost them more than just los

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Kentucky Basketball's Mark Pope travels to Israel to scout Márcio Santos

The Kentucky Wildcats continue their international push to rebuild the roster.

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Mark Pope Flying to Israel to Visit "Up and Coming" Brazilian Basketball Player Marcio Santos, in "Advanced Talks"

Mark Pope is on an international search to help fill Kentucky's roster. Already singing Senegalese prospect Ousmane N'Diaye last week, a new target has emerged. On Tuesday night, following a visit with the top ranked prospect prospect in the 2027 class, CJ Rosser, Pope caught a flight to JFK airport in New York City, and [...]

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While overshadowed by the Tyran Stokes announcement Justin McBride is a good addition for Kentucky

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff had a very interesting day on Tuesday as Tyran Stokes finally announced his commitment, and he picked the Kansas Jayha

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope has found a new target outside of the United States

Missing on Tyran Stokes was incredibly frustrating for the Kentucky coaching staff, but Mark Pope has his eyes set on a new target in Israel. Pope is currently

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Where does UK Basketball go after Tyran Stokes debacle?

Where does Mark Pope and Kentucky go from here?

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Kentucky offers 5-star recruit Ryan Hampton, but is another SEC school ahead?

Mark Pope and staff extend an offer to one of the nation's top prospects, but another SEC school has been gaining steam.

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The Tyran Stokes saga was painfully similar to Caleb Wilson for Kentucky

After top recruits Caleb Wilson and Tyran Stokes both committed elsewhere on national television, the Inside the NBA crew has become a bad luck charm for UK.

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No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas over Kentucky

Tyran Stokes chooses the Kansas Jayhawks, dealing a tough blow to Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Where Kentucky goes after missing on Tyran Stokes

Big Blue Nation waited all day in anticipation for the #1 recruit in 2026 to make his decision in Tyran Stokes. After much of the day was filled with restlessne

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have finally added a power forward via the transfer portal

The big saga this offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats has been at the power forward position. Kentucky has missed on two targets at the power forward position,

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No. 1 MBB Prospect Picks Kansas

5-star forward Tyran Stokes chooses Jayhawks over Kentucky and Oregon

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Kentucky transfer target Tounde Yessoufou reportedly staying in NBA Draft

Yessoufou would have been a massive transfer portal commitment, but it appears he's staying in the NBA Draft.

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How to watch 2026 #1 recruit Tyran Stokes's commitment decision

Today is the day that many college basketball fans in Lexington, Kentucky, and Lawrence, Kansas, have been waiting for, as the #1 recruit in the 2026 class, Tyr

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Mark Pope will be relying on the players he retained making a big jump

The Kentucky Wildcats lost a ton of players to the transfer portal this offseason, but a few members of last year's Kentucky team will be back in Lexington next

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Tyran Stokes Committing Today

No. 1 prospect will make choice at 6:30pm ET on Inside the NBA (multiple reports)

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Resetting the Kentucky Basketball Recruiting Big Board

With three commits secured and several dominoes left to fall, here is a complete reset of Mark Pope's Kentucky basketball portal and recruiting Big Board.

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How the '5-in-5' Rule Could Impact Kentucky's Basketball Roster

Could Otega Oweh receive another year of eligibility, or will the new rule go into play next season?

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Positive update on Otega Oweh returning if NCAA 5-in-5 proposal passes

This would be massive for Kentucky Basketball.

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Full List of Early NBA Draft Declarations 📋

AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson lead the way 📲

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Kentucky makes the cut for No. 2 overall recruit Obinna Ekezie Jr., a possible reclass candidate

Another potential candidate for the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball roster.

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NCAA 5-in-5 rule is set to pass, but players like Otega Oweh won't be grandfathered in

An unfortunate development for Otega Oweh and Kentucky Basketball.

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Who could be Kentucky basketball's next transfer commit?

Things are quiet around Big Blue Nation and after receiving a commitment from Senegalese forward Ousmane N'Diaye, fans are itching to add more the roster for th

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Kentucky has made the top five for the #2 player in the 2027 class

Mark Pope has already started to recruit the class of 2027, and one of the players he is looking at is five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr. The seven-foot center

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Mark Pope has to find Kentucky's star player for the 2026-27 season

As we have seen over the entire history of college basketball, for a team to be successful, they have to have a star player. While the Kentucky Wildcats weren't

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A five-star 2026 Kentucky target has committed to John Calipari and Arkansas

During the 2026 recruiting class, Mark Pope has been involved with many elite five-star players, but he hasn't landed any of them. That trend continued this mor

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Zyon Hawthorne discusses his role going into freshman year with Kentucky Basketball

The younger Hawthorne joins his brother in Lexington, focused on growth and long-term impact.

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Kentucky will have an in-home visit with a top 10 2027 prospect

With all of the recent hard work in the transfer portal pushing to get a roster assembled for the upcoming season, Mark Pope is set to visit one of the top play

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Kentucky will have an an-home visit with a top 10 2027 prospect

With all of the recent hard work in the transfer portal pushing to get a roster assembled for the upcoming season, Mark Pope is set to visit one of the top play

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Three reasons Ousmane N'Diaye was an elite addition by Mark Pope and Kentucky

Power forward was becoming a position of concern for the Wildcats, but Mark Pope and the staff finally landed a player at the position. This player is Senegales

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Kentucky Basketball targets Tyran Stokes and Miikka Muurinen could make decisions on Monday

Muurinen is ready to decide, while Stokes might be as well.

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A 7'5 Kentucky target has chosen to play for the Louisville Cardinals

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have had a bunch of positions to fill in the transfer portal this offseason, and one of those is the backup center role. Bra

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Three-Year European Professional Big Man Ousmane N'Diaye Signs With Kentucky

Kentucky added a major piece to its frontcourt. Ousmane N'Diaye, a prospect with three years of professional experience in some of the top leagues in Europe, has signed with the Kentucky Wildcats for a two-year deal, per source, with the second year having a buyout option.

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Rick Pitino stealing Donnie Freeman may give Kentucky an unexpected NIL advantage

A rumored 5-year NCAA eligibility rule could cause NIL chaos for Rick Pitino, opening the door for Kentucky to bring back Otega Oweh.

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Twitter celebrates Ousmane N'Diaye committing to Kentucky Basketball

"One of the most exciting players on the international market."

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Kentucky Coach Mark Pope has landed a 6'11 PF from Senegal

One of the important offseaosn positions of need for the Kentucky Wildcats has been the power forward position. Both Andrija Jelavic and Mo Dioubate hit the por

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Ousmane N'Diaye commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball

Kentucky Basketball has landed an international recruit for next season.

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A Kentucky transfer portal target has committed to Louisville

Kentucky has already landed two guards in the transfer portal as both Zoom Diallo from Washington and Alex Wilkins from Furman have picked the Wildcats. While K

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Mark Pope is pursuing a Senegalese forward who would be a homerun addition

One position that Mark Pope still has a ton of work to do when it comes to the 2026-27 roster is the power forward spot. Fans have been ready for a Justin McBri

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Kyle Tucker says Kentucky Basketball is facing outside skepticism as questions linger

Tucker details concerns around roster construction and rising pressure on Mark Pope.

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International player Ousmane N'Diaye drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball

N'Diaye is a 6-foot-11 big man who can stretch the floor

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Former Kentucky Basketball forward Jordan Burks enters transfer portal after breakout season

Burks instantly becomes one of the best available transfer portal players.

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Jamal Crawford being pursued by Kentucky Basketball

Jamal Crawford scored nearly 20,000 points in the NBA, is calling games for the NBA Playoffs, and coaches Tyran Stokes.

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Mark Pope should reach out to this former Kentucky Wildcat in the transfer portal

Power forward is the spot where Kentucky still has a ton of work to do in the transfer portal. It looks like the Wildcats are in a great spot to land James Madi

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A new transfer guard target has emerged for Kentucky basketball

Kentucky is trying to work out its situation in the frontcourt as they look to fill out the starting forward spot along with depth pieces there and at the cente

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NCAA 5-year eligibility rule could start in May, potentially giving Otega Oweh a fifth season

We could be headed for more transfer portal chaos and potentially a fifth season of Otega Oweh.

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Kentucky Basketball showing interest in Dayton transfer De'Shayne Montgomery

Wildcats make contact with All-A-10 guard as backcourt options remain a priority.

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Former Kentucky Wildcat Keldon Johnson named NBA Sixth Man of the Year

The former Wildcat is bringing home some NBA hardware.

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Mark Pope has to have a trick up his sleeve when it comes to Kentucky's star player

Kentucky has had a very interesting offseason full of ups and downs for the Wildcats head coach Mark Pope. The Wildcats have lost some players they didn't want

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Kam Williams will develop into a superstar this offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats

While a lot of the focus of Big Blue Nation right now is on the transfer portal, Mark Pope does have some players returning from last year's team. One of those

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Recruiting expert says Kentucky could have had Caleb Holt if not for Tyran Stokes pursuit

That's a tough break for Kentucky since it looks less and less likely Stokes will be a Wildcat.

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St. John's transfer and former 5-star recruit Joson Sanon contacted by Kentucky Basketball

Rick Pitino was very high on Sanon. Could Kentucky be his next home?

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Mark Pope has reached out to a former five-star recruit in the transfer portal

Mark Pope has already landed two guards in the transfer portal as Washington's Zoom Diallo and Furman's Alex Wilkins have committed to Kentucky. These were two

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Colin Cowherd links Billy Donovan to the Orlando Magic... and Kentucky Wildcats

Colin Cowherd said Kentucky is worth keeping an eye on when it comes to Billy Donovan

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Mark Pope might have to look across the globe for a power forward

Power forward is the position that has sparked some issues for the Kentucky Wildcats so far in the transfer portal. Mark Pope and the staff went all in on Donni

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Will Mark Pope and Kentucky get involved with Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou?

Mark Pope still has a ton of work to do in the transfer portal as the Kentucky Wildcats look to build a really good roster for next season. The Wildcats have la

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Former Kentucky recruit Tounde Yessoufou enters transfer portal, but another school has early buzz

Tounde Yessoufou adds his name to the portal just before the deadline.

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Kentucky transfer targets Paulius Murauskas and Terrence Brown go off the board

Murauskas and Brown were two of the best players in this transfer portal cycle.

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Kentucky has added a new player to the 2026-27 basketball roster

On a week full of frustration for Big Blue Nation, finally, there is some good news as Braydon Hawthorne is officially back and will play for the Kentucky Wildc

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Zyon Hawthorne, brother of Braydon Hawthorne, signs with Kentucky Basketball

Kentucky will have a pair of brothers next season.

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Braydon Hawthorne officially returns to Kentucky Basketball

Hawthorne is now set to take on a major role in what will be his debut season for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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A school other than Kentucky and Kansas is making a push for Tyran Stokes

For months now, Mark Pope has been working his tail off to try to land the #1 player in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes. This has been one of the most interesting

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Mark Pope and Kentucky need to hope these two players pull out of the NBA Draft

As the Donnie Freeman saga is officially over with him picking to play for Rick Pitino at Saint John’s next year rather than Kentucky, Mark Pope has to make a p

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Tyran Stokes' IG Story 👀

No. 1 prospect gives update on his recruitment. See his post here 📲

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Where does Kentucky go from here in the frontcourt after missing on Donnie Freeman?

Big Blue Nation is incredibly frustrated this morning, knowing that last night the Kentucky coaching staff missed on Donnie Freeman, with him committing to play

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Rick Pitino beats Mark Pope for Donnie Freeman

A brutal day for Kentucky Basketball.

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Why Mark Pope losing Donnie Freeman represents a much bigger issue for Kentucky Basketball

Donnie Freeman chose Rick Pitino and St. John’s over Kentucky. The missed commitment is not a talent loss, but it exposes a major flaw in Mark Pope’s process.

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Mark Pope and Kentucky Basketball fumbled badly with Sebastian Rancik and Donnie Freeman

With two major frontcourt targets off the board, Kentucky shifts focus to remaining portal and NBA Draft options.

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This quote on Donnie Freeman's decision to pick St. John's will frustrate Kentucky fans

For the last few days, Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have been in a really good spot for Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman, but this morning,

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Donnie Freeman commits to St. John’s over Kentucky Basketball

Donnie Freeman is a top 30 player in the portal and his decision is now in.

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Kentucky target Donnie Freeman has committed elsewhere

After an eventful weekend regarding Kentucky and Donnie Freeman, the forward has officially chose to go play for Rick Pitino and St. John's. Someone Mak Pope an

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Recruiting expert picks St. John’s for Donnie Freeman; Mo Dioubate commits to LSU

Kentucky Basketball is going to miss out on Donnie Freeman, while Mo Dioubate is set to face them next season with LSU.

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Kentucky transfer Mo Dioubate is staying within the SEC

Kentucky and Mo Dioubate parted ways earlier this month. Now, he has found his new home. On Monday night, he announced his intentions to transfer to play for ne

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Justin McBride to visit Kentucky Basketball on Wednesday

A new visitor will be on campus.

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A Lexington native 38% three-point shooter will visit Kentucky on Friday

Now that things are coming together in the backcourt for the Kentucky Wildcats with Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, Coach Mark Pope will be looking to add some de

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Former Kentucky transfer recruits Eric Reibe and Leroy Blyden announce decisions

Two names associated with Kentucky early in the portal are now off the board.

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Bluegrass native Jerone Morton to visit Kentucky Basketball this week

Morton shot 38.7% from deep and had two good performances vs. Gonzaga.

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Will Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins be a good fit playing together at Kentucky?

Mark Pope has added two players via the transfer portal, and those two players are Zoom Diallo from Washington and Alex Wilkins from Furman. The hope is that th

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Donnie Freeman trending toward St. John’s after push from Rick Pitino

Ouch.

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The Donnie Freeman sweepstakes is heating up and Mark Pope needs to make a move

Things are coming down to the wire for power forward Donnie Freeman in the transfer portal, and things are not going great for the Kentucky Wildcats and Mark Po

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10 best available transfers that Kentucky Basketball has recruited

Mark Pope and Kentucky remain active with several key transfer targets across all positions.

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Derek Anderson gets brutally honest on why Mark Pope is struggling to teach the Kentucky ‘mentality’

Kentucky star Derek Anderson opened up on KSR about the 1996 group chat, Mark Pope’s mentality, and why the coaching staff is failing to teach basketball IQ.

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Mark Pope has two new transfer portal players coming to visit Kentucky next week

Mark Pope has officially landed two players in the transfer portal, as Washington point guard Zoom Diallo and Furman point guard Alex Wilkins have picked Kentuc

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Gabe Dynes set to visit Kentucky and Louisville this week

The Kentucky native could be returning to the Bluegrass.

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Transfer portal and NBA Draft dates to know for Kentucky Basketball offseason

Dates you need to know for the Kentucky Basketball offseason, including transfer portal and NBA Draft deadlines.

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This 7'5 Kentucky native could be a perfect backup five for Mark Pope

The plan at center next season for the Kentucky Wildcats will be the return of Malachi Moreno. Last season as a true freshman, Moreno averaged 7.8 points, 6.3 r

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Kentucky target Sebastian Rancik commits to Florida State

Another frontcourt target goes off the board.

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Missing on this PF in the transfer portal could be a good thing for Kentucky

Power forward has been one of the positions that Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have to fill with Andrija Jelavic and Mo Dioubate gone. The two players tha

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Kentucky Transfer Jasper Johnson May Be The Solution To Oregon’s Biggest Need

The Oregon Ducks had to be aggressive in the transfer portal after losing key pieces like guard Jackson Shelstad and forward Kwame Evans Jr. They've already lan

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Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report

Kentucky is nearing a key frontcourt addition as Donnie Freeman and Sebastian Rancik emerge as top options.

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UK Basketball is recruiting Kentucky native and 7-foot-5 transfer center Gabe Dynes

A new name to monitor for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Mark Pope and Kentucky have landed a future star point guard in the transfer portal

Mark Pope has been searching far and wide in the transfer portal to reload the Kentucky backcourt, which has lost every single player from last season. Earlier

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