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Arkansas Razorbacks guard DJ Wagner drives against the Queens Royals in a game at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.

Wagner Leaving Hogs Offers No Surprise

Kent Smith

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) reacts after a made three point basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate is set to enter the transfer portal

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half 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

Talent evaluation wasn't the problem for Mark Pope in the portal last year this was

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

This 19ppg scorer from the Big 10 needs to be Kentucky's #1 priority at the two

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 6, 2026

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Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Acaden Lewis (55) controls the ball against the Utah State Aggies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

A former Kentucky point guard signee is in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 5, 2026

Kim Mulkey, LSU Women's Basketball Trending for Top-Ranked Prospect in America

Zack Nagy

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Apr 5, 2026

Villanova’s Kris Jenkins hits the game-winning shot of the 2016 NCAA tournament national championship game.

Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

Zach Koons

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Apr 5, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after a made three point basket against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The decision of Kam Williams will loom large for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 5, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Juke Harris (2) with the ball as Clemson Tigers guard Efrem Johnson (4) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

This 21 ppg scorer from the ACC needs to be Mark Pope's #1 target in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 4, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) grabs a pass during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

What does Jasper Johnson hitting the transfer portal mean for Kentucky?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts after dunking the ball against Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky big man Brandon Garrison has entered the transfer portal

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 3, 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

Early names to watch for Kentucky ahead of transfer portal opening

Wyatt Huff

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play during the first half 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

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats have to improve this metric next season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 3, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Central Arkansas Bears guard Camren Hunter (1) dribbles the ball past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Top three-point shooters for Mark Pope to target in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Will Mark Pope and Kentucky make a run after Flory Bidunga in the transfer portal?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 3, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman smiles after a basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

The Price Oregon Must Prepare To Pay For Revamped Roster Next Season

Cory Pappas

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Apr 2, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Jalen Haralson (10) brings the ball down the court against Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Is this 16 ppg scorer in the ACC a system fit for Mark Pope and Kentucky?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 2, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) controls the ball as Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) defends during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Final Four Consensus NBA Mock Draft and Big Board: Lottery Luck Favors the Pacers

Alex Golden

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) controls 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

How does Bill Self staying at Kansas affect Kentucky's chances with Tyran Stokes?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Apr 2, 2026

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