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Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three reasons Kentucky will lose to Santa Clara in the NCAA Tournament

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 18, 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]

Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff have whiffed on another five-star 2026 recruit

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 18, 2026

Feb 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

5-Star Recruit Christian Collins Makes Commitment Decision Between USC, Kentucky

Angela Miele

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Mar 18, 2026

Former Hofstra star Speedy Claxton has guided the Pride to an NCAA tournament appearance for the first time in his tenure.

Eight College Basketball Legends Now Coaching in the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Mike McDaniel

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Mar 18, 2026

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Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

How a win against Santa Clara or a loss would affect Mark Pope's future in Lexington

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 18, 2026

Kentucky's guard Otega Oweh (00) brings the ball up court against Oklahoma Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.
Feb. 4, 2026

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will beat Santa Clara in the NCAA Tournament

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 18, 2026

Kentucky's head coach Mark Pope yells at his team against Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Mark Pope needs to make sure he lands some elite shooters in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 17, 2026

VCU Rams forward Jadrian Tracey celebrates after defeating the Dayton Flyers in the Atlantic 10 championship game.

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for First-Round Upsets in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament

Tyler Lauletta

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Mar 17, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) defends against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Denzel Aberdeen will be very important if Kentucky goes on an NCAA Tournament run

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 17, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope prior to the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Predicting how many games the Kentucky Wildcats will win in the NCAA Tournament

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 17, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

KenPom has Kentucky's matchup with Santa Clara being an absolute barnburner

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 17, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) drives the ball to the basket during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Another potential transfer portal target for Kentucky has emerged

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 17, 2026

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second 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]

Why Kentucky fans need to have confidence Mark Pope's team will beat Santa Clara

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 17, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope shares his thoughts on Santa Clara and what makes them tough

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 16, 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

Kentucky needs a secondary player to get hot to go on a NCAA Tournament run

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 16, 2026

The madness is about to begin.

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

Zach Koons

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Mar 16, 2026

Drake's Andrew Alia tips the ball from Belmont's Tyler Lundblade during a game at Knapp Center on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 in Des Moines.

A player who would be a perfect fit for Mark Pope at Kentucky intends to enter the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 16, 2026

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson and the Red Raiders could have one of the hardest paths to the men’s Final Four.

March Madness: Four Teams With the Hardest Path to the Men’s Final Four

Bryan Fischer

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Mar 16, 2026

March 10, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Christian Hammond (1) shoots the basketball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Three Santa Clara Broncos Kentucky fans need to know before Friday's matchup

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 16, 2026

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