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Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

Who are the Top Perimeter Shooters in the 2027 NBA Draft Class?

Randall Sweet

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Aug 7, 2026

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

A star was born in summer practice for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 7, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Thursday's open practice revealed some good injury news for the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 7, 2026

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope gives an update on the upcoming 2026-27 season during a press conference in Lexington, Kentucky July 24, 2026.

Mark Pope talks the new 5-for-5 ruling and opportunities it has presented

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 7, 2026

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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope walks onto the court Thursday, March 27, 2025, during practice ahead of the Sweet 16 March Madness tournament game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kentucky basketball held an open practice for fans on Thursday

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 6, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Is Keyshawn Hall a good fit for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 5, 2026

Mason Williams

Kentucky PG Zoom Diallo shared a crazy story about the work ethic of Mason Williams

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 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

Kentucky basketball has dropped in this updated preseason top 25 ranking

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 5, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) spins to the basket around Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kentucky’s Malachi Moreno

Derek Parker

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16 Hours Ago

Mar 17, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; (Editors note: obscene gesture) NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

This superstar ACC forward is a player Mark Pope should reach out to

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 4, 2026

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope gives an update on the upcoming 2026-27 season during a press conference in Lexington, Kentucky July 24, 2026.

One of these two players needs to be who Mark Pope adds to the 2026-27 Kentucky roster

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 4, 2026

Jul 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Will Stein talks Kentucky football's approach after the new 5-for-5 court ruling

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 3, 2026

Auburn Tigers forward Keyshawn Hall (7) celebrates his dunk as Auburn Tigers take on Texas A&M Aggies at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Auburn Tigers lead Texas A&M Aggies 47-37 at halftime.

Either Keyshawn Hall or Jaxon Kohler makes Kentucky a true national championship contender

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 3, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) lays the ball in against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.

Who Are the Top Big Men Prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft?

Randall Sweet

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Aug 2, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Michigan State lost the game 67-63.

Mark Pope and Kentucky are after a former Michigan State superstar in the transfer portal

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 1, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Cade Tyson (10) shoots a free throw against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

With the court ruling here are three transfer portal players Mark Pope should contact

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 1, 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

Mark Pope's top three needs with Kentucky's final roster spot

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 1, 2026

Ousmane N'Diaye

Kentucky forward Ousmane N’Diaye talks about adjusting to the college game

Wyatt Huff

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Jul 31, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) moves the ball during the first half against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

2027 NBA Draft: The Top Three Seniors Entering Next Season

Jed Katz

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Jul 31, 2026

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