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Braden Smith (left), Cameron Boozer (center) and Darryn Peterson (right) all could be in the running to college basketball’s National Player of the Year this season.

Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 College Basketball Preseason All-Americans

Kevin Sweeney

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Oct 29, 2025

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Score prediction for #9 Kentucky's exhibition vs. Georgetown

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 28, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; ESPN analyst Dick Vitale before the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Dick Vitale shares the most impressive team he has seen so far this season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 28, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

ESPN has Kentucky listed outside of the National Championship favorites grouping

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 28, 2025

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope yells to his team as they face Alabama during the first half of a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025.

Jon Rothstein on Kentucky basketball: 'The ceiling has to be raised in Lexington'

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 28, 2025

Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to the media during practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

One of Dick Vitale's top college basketball storylines involves the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 27, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) brings the ball up court against Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Five-Star Freshman, 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Performs Well in Exhibition

Randall Sweet

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Oct 27, 2025

STILL FROM VIDEO: From incoming freshmen to seasoned players from the portal, UK basketball coach Mark Pope breaks down each new player on his 2025 squad.

Will Kentucky run a platoon this season with the deepest roster in college basketball?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 27, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three reasons Kentucky fans should be "overreacting" to the dominant win over #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 27, 2025

Kentucky’s coach Mark Pope came out a throwing t-shirts as the Blue and White team scrimmaged each other in Memorial Coliseum Friday night.
Oct. 17, 2025

Kentucky had two areas to improve this offseason and Mark Pope got the job done

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 26, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) brings the ball up court against Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope raved about Malachi Moreno, Jasper Johnson for stepping up against Purdue

Wyatt Huff

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Oct 25, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three stock risers from Kentucky's dominant win over #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 25, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's MVP in the win over #1 Purdue might surprise Kentucky fans

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 25, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) defends against Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope wants to apply as much pressure as possible on opposing teams this season

Wyatt Huff

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Oct 24, 2025

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) handles the ball guarded by Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox (0) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three things we learned from Kentucky's 78-65 blowout win over #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 24, 2025

Feb 19, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches the action during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Predicting the starting lineup for #9 Kentucky vs. #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 24, 2025

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Kentucky head coach Mark Pope speaks at SEC Media Day in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

How to watch #9 Kentucky's exhibition against #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 24, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) competes in the three point contest during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky guard Kam Williams: 'We're going to win the National Championship this year'

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 23, 2025

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Jaland Lowe is recovering "epically fast," will proceed with caution

Wyatt Huff

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Oct 23, 2025

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