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

Did Kentucky revert back to its old ways or just get exposed against Vandy?

Wyatt Huff

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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.

John Calipari on Mark Pope: 'He's the right guy for that job'

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) brings the ball up court against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Kentucky needs to be 'instigators' not 'receivers' to start games

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 28, 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.

A massive issue resurfaced for Kentucky in the embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jan 28, 2026

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South Carolina guard Meechie Johnson (5) drives between Arkansas forward Nick Pringle (23) and wing Billy Richmond III (24) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 108-74.

Kentucky Has Shown Clear Weakness Arkansas Must capitalize Upon

Kent Smith

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Jan 28, 2026

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

Mark Pope believes Kentucky will respond well to lessons learned against Vandy

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 28, 2026

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

Mark Pope admits his team has struggled engaging early in games

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) drives to the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt beat Kentucky basketball at their own game on Tuesday

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball embarrassed by Vanderbilt on the road 80-55

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 28, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) fives guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How to Watch the Kentucky Wildcats at #18 Vanderbilt Commodores

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 27, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Three Things to Know: #18 Vanderbilt Commodores

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 27, 2026

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

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and #18 Vanderbilt

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells across the court during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

KenPom doesn't like Kentucky's chances to beat #18 Vanderbilt in Nashville

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The development of this guard will make or break Kentucky's NCAA Tournament hopes

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jan 26, 2026

Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari against the Texas Longhorns at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.

Hogs Have Week That Could Put Them on Rocket to Success

Kent Smith

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates with forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during game against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's depth is being tested and players are responding

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 26, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) reacts after being fouled during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Where Kentucky stands in SEC rankings after seven games

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 25, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) shoots and makes a three pointer during game against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh is on a historic run for Kentucky basketball this season

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 25, 2026

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

Kentucky had one of best defensive performances of Mark Pope era vs Ole Miss

Wyatt Huff

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Jan 25, 2026

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