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Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) celebrates after making a basket during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope believes Malachi Moreno can make a 'massive' jump next season

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Jan 15, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Jerone Morton (11) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Jerone Morton is going to be a very underrated depth piece for Kentucky

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Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) slams home two points as the Kentucky Wildcats face the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Dec. 23, 2025.

A Kentucky big man is predicted to be one of the SEC's breakout stars this season

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Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10)reacts 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 explains why he picked Kentucky in the transfer portal

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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope hypes up the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at Rupp Arena.

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked as the 5th best team in the SEC

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Jul 1, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) watches the time tick down in their loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Mark Pope talks about Kentucky's massive addition in Milan Momcilovic

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Jul 1, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) drives with the ball during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Zoom Diallo on taking pride in being a leader: 'That's what makes me Zoom Diallo'

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Jul 1, 2026

Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) celebrates a defensive play during the second half of their game in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Franck Kepnang staying healthy for the Kentucky Wildcats will be very important

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Jun 30, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) poses at the university men's basketball media day at Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Ames, Iowa.

Could Milan Momcilovic break a college basketball record held by Steph Curry?

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Jun 30, 2026

Mark Pope wants Milan Momcilovic to shoot a ton of threes next season

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Jun 30, 2026

Sunnyslope Vikings center Darius Wabbington (21) looks to pass the ball against the Basha Bears during their semifinal game at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale on March 4, 2026.

A 2027 five-star center has put Kentucky in his top six schools

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope motions to his players during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope lists some names on the 2026-27 Kentucky roster who have surprised him

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Jun 30, 2026

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Ousmane N'Diaye is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketball

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Jun 30, 2026

Kentucky seems to be losing momentum with international star Nikola Kusturica

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Jun 30, 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

Mark Pope on his roster for the 2026-27 season: 'I like us'

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Jun 30, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope on the sideline against the St. John Red Storm in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Could a home-and-home series with St. John's be in the works for Kentucky?

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Jun 30, 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

Kentucky coach Mark Pope explains what frustrated him the most last season

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Jun 30, 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

Kentucky C Malachi Moreno discussed what he needs to improve for his sophomore season

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Jun 30, 2026

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