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

John Calipari on Kentucky: "They out-toughed us"

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 1, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) bumps into Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Kentucky answered a big weakness in win against Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 1, 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

Mark Pope talks about his players' ability to continue fighting back

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 1, 2026

Koa Peat and the Wildcats remain one of two undefeated teams in college basketball.

College Basketball Takeaways: Darryn Peterson Shines, Arizona Remains Unbeaten

Tim Capurso

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Jan 31, 2026

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

Mark Pope talks Kentucky's response to technical fouls against Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Kentucky embraces fight, defeats Arkansas 85-77 in big road victory

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 31, 2026

Former Kentucky coach and current Arkansas coach John Calipari hugs Wildcats coach Mark Pope before the game Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Live Reaction: No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Kentucky Wildcats

Kent Smith

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Jan 31, 2026

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff, Jr (5) drives against Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the first half against at Bud Walton Arena.

Is Arkansas Favored as Hogs, Kentucky Wildcats Lead Slate of SEC's Top Games?

Kent Smith

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates with guard Jasper Johnson (2) after Johnson’s three point basket against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Kentucky Wildcats at #15 Arkansas Razorbacks

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Kentucky's game at Arkansas will be 'emotionally charged'

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 30, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 93-68. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Three Things to Know about the #15 Arkansas Razorbacks

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 30, 2026

Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile (4) blocks the shot of Kentucky guard Travis Perry (11) in the first half Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Arkansas Razorbacks Have Always Been Ratings Juggernaut Despite Haters

Kent Smith

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Jan 30, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates after an offensive possession against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and #15 Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 30, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Mark Pope opens up on Kentucky basketball's perception in recruiting

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) passes the ball during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope talks how injuries have impacted this Kentucky team

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) fives a teammate during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope provides updates on Kam Williams, Jayden Quaintance ahead of Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 29, 2026

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

Mark Pope believes Kentucky's best basketball is still to come this season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jan 29, 2026

Former UK coach and current Arkansas coach John Calipari hugs Kentucky coach Mark Pope before the game Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

For Two Men with So Much Success, John Calipari, Mark Pope Have Much to Learn

Kent Smith

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Jan 29, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) holds the ball during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Kentucky needs to 'find better answers' handling physicality

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 29, 2026

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