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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 is predicting Kentucky to head into the NCAA Tournament on a losing skid

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 12, 2026

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

Three reasons the #25 Kentucky Wildcats will lose to the #14 Florida Gators

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 12, 2026

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

Mark Pope gave a disheartening update on Jayden Quaintance's knee swelling

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 12, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on from the sideline during the game against Missouri in SEC college basketball Wednesday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

Three reasons the #25 Kentucky Wildcats will beat the #14 Florida Gators

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 12, 2026

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Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) grabs a rebound against Tennessee Volunteers forward Dewayne Brown II (6) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's leading defensive rebounder may surprise fans

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 12, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden and Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) celebrate against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Kentucky's next opponent has been best team in college basketball over last month

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 12, 2026

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

National college basketball analyst explains why Kentucky needs a GM

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 11, 2026

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

Kentucky's Otega Oweh explains what has changed from the beginning of the season to now

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope on Otega Oweh: 'I don't even know who this guy is he's so good'

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 11, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his players during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Mark Pope deserves kudos for the job he has done with this Kentucky team

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 11, 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

One key aspect of basketball will be the difference when Kentucky takes on Florida

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 11, 2026

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman calls out a play during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

USC Trojans On Verge Of Landing Five-Star Recruit Over Kentucky, UCLA

Gabriel Duarte

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope huddles up with members of the 1996 National Championship team after the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope compares current Kentucky players to members of 1996 team

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 11, 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

Kentucky basketball loses recruiting prediction for top 2026 prospect

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 10, 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

A recent NBA Mock Draft has Jayden Quaintance landing with a perfect next level fit

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 10, 2026

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

Three burning questions for the remainder of the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 10, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Predicting what seed the Kentucky Wildcats will be in the NCAA Tournament

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 10, 2026

Miami forward Malik Reneau drives against Syracuse forward Tyler Betsey. The Hurricanes enter our projected March Madness bracket this week.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Three New Teams Enter, Top Seed Check After Losses

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 10, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Should Mark Pope be the favorite to win SEC Coach of the Year right now?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 10, 2026

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