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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

Kentucky vs. Arkansas was ESPN's most-watched college basketball game this season

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kentucky was in attendance to watch top target score 63 points

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 4, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Will Jayden Quaintance suit up again this season for the Kentucky Wildcats?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 4, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari on the sidelines against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Kentucky didn’t break Calipari, Arkansas just brought him back to himself

Jacob Davis

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Feb 4, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) motions for the crowd to get loud during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

One bold prediction for the back half of SEC play for the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 3, 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

Injury Report: Kentucky Basketball vs. Oklahoma Sooners

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 3, 2026

Oklahoma head men's basketball coach Porter Moser talks to the team during a time out in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide, Saturday Jan. 17, 2026.

Three Things to Know about the Oklahoma Sooners

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 3, 2026

Arkansas wing Billy Richmond III (24) reacts after dunking the ball during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77.

History Says Arkansas Needs Break after Brutal Beating by Kentucky

Kent Smith

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Feb 3, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball 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 is excited about Kentucky's recruiting for next season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 3, 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

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Oklahoma

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 3, 2026

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

Kentucky tweaked their pregame routine before Arkansas game

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 3, 2026

Texas head coach Sean Miller and the Longhorns have multiple Quad 1A wins but the worst résumé metrics average of teams in our field.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Texas, Cal on the Bubble; Miami, Virginia Tech Out

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh prior to a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Mark Pope revealed Otega Oweh played through injury against Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 3, 2026

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

Mark Pope wants to put the ball in Malachi Moreno's hands more

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 2, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) drives against Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Hogs Must Decide if They Want to Be Another Name on List or Champions

Kent Smith

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Feb 2, 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

Was Kentucky's road win over Arkansas the biggest of Mark Pope's career?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats players return to the court after a timeout during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Mark Pope knew early on Kentucky's competitive spirit would be high

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 2, 2026

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

Otega Oweh says it was 'personal' to represent Kentucky the right way vs Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 2, 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

Kentucky made program history as unranked team against Arkansas

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 1, 2026

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