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Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Braydon Hawthorne (22) gestures in celebration from the bench during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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May 5, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during an interview at the practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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May 5, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Is Kentucky losing momentum with an international big man target?

Wyatt Huff

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May 4, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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May 3, 2026

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Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) passes the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three Kentucky Wildcats have been invited to the NBA Combine

Andrew Stefaniak

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May 1, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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May 1, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) passes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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May 1, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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May 1, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) after a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 30, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA player John Wall is introduced to the crowd during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 30, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Jerone Morton (11) brings the ball up court against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players from the sideline during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 29, 2026

Akron Zips guard Sharron Young (3) and forward Amani Lyles (0) work to block James Madison Dukes forward Justin McBride (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at James A. Rhodes Arena, Nov. 3, 2025, in Akron, Ohio

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 29, 2026

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats missed out on the No. 1 recruit in the 2026 high school class when Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas on Tuesday.

What’s Next for Kentucky Hoops After Missing Out on 2026 No. 1 Recruit Tyran Stokes

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Where Kentucky goes after missing on Tyran Stokes

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Big Question For Oregon After Tyran Stokes Commits To Kansas

Lily Crane

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Apr 28, 2026

Tyran Stokes announced his commitment during ‘Inside the NBA’ on Tuesday.

Tyran Stokes, No. 1 Prospect in 2026 Class, Announces Commitment to Kansas Live on ESPN

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) moves the ball against Bruce Branch III (3) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kentucky has missed on Tyran Stokes as he will play for the Kansas Jayhawks

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 28, 2026

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