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Ousmane N'Diaye

It's time for Big Blue Nation to get excited about Ousmane N'Diaye

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 22, 2026

Malachi Moreno helped recruit longtime friend Zoom Diallo to Kentucky

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 19, 2026

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half of a NCAA mens basketball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, February 14, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Kentucky's 2026-27 basketball roster is even taller than fans thought

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 19, 2026

Jan 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) motions for the crowd to cheer during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno trusted Mark Pope's pitch to him during the NBA Draft process

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 18, 2026

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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 new school is making a push after Kentucky target Nikola Kusturica

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 18, 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

How does Kentucky's returning production compare to the rest of the SEC?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 17, 2026

Can Mark Pope continue his recruiting hot streak and land this international star?

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 17, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) speaks during the postgame press conference after the game 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

Milan Mocilovic Will Face Immense Pressure Living up To Price Tag

Lucca Mazzie

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Jun 17, 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

Mikhail McLean is excited to watch Malachi Moreno be a leader next season

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 17, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How concerned should Kentucky fans be about Kam Williams not being on the floor?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 16, 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

Dick Vitale believes Kentucky has to many "cupcakes" on the non-conference schedule

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 16, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24), guard Jasper Johnson (2) and forward Braydon Hawthorne (right) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Two leaders are emerging for the 2026-27 Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 16, 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 reveals an early standout as Kentucky begins summer practices

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 16, 2026

Mikhail McLean shares what he likes most about this Kentucky basketball team

Wyatt Huff

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Jun 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) brings the ball up court against the Southern California Trojans during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

A Kentucky assistant had some very high praise for PG Zoom Diallo

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) shoots a free throw against the Southern California Trojans during the overtime at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Could Zoom Diallo end up being the best point guard of the Mark Pope era so far?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 15, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates 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

What position will Mark Pope have Milan Momcilovic play this season at Kentucky?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 15, 2026

J Batt speaks to audience at Michigan State, which he’ll leave after just one year.

What J Batt's Move From Michigan State to Kentucky Means for Both Athletic Departments

Patrick Andres

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Jun 17, 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

Kentucky has announced seven more non-conference opponents for the 2026-27 season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jun 15, 2026

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