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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 30, 2026

Sunnyslope Vikings center Darius Wabbington (21) looks to pass the ball against the Basha Bears during their semifinal game at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale on March 4, 2026.

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope motions to his players during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 30, 2026

Ousmane N'Diaye

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 30, 2026

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Kentucky seems to be losing momentum with international star Nikola Kusturica

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 30, 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

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 30, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope on the sideline against the St. John Red Storm in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts 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

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 30, 2026

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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) speaks ahead of the Midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 29, 2026

Justin McBride

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 29, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) drives the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Jaylen Carey (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 29, 2026

Where does Kentucky currently stand with international star Nikola Kusturica?

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 29, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. (24) against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 29, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) reacts during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

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

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 28, 2026

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

Zoom Diallo talks about the role Mark Pope pitched to him during recruitment

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 27, 2026

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