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Feb 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Jaland Lowe (15) dribbles in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

The difference between the ceiling and floor for Kentucky is up to one player

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 12, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope walks off the court after winning the game against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Five-star recruit's father compared the standard of Kentucky basketball to the Los Angeles Lakers

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 12, 2025

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.

College basketball analytics continue to fall in love with the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 11, 2025

Taylen Kinney (0) stands on the court during an AAU basketball game July 4, 2023, at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C. A Newport native, Kinney is a Class of 2026 recruit and holds a scholarship offer to play at Louisville.

One of Kentucky's 2026 recruiting targets has set a commitment date

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 11, 2025

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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

Should fans be concerned with Kentucky's three-point shooting?

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 11, 2025

Malachi Moreno holds basketballs

Comparing Kentucky center Malachi Moreno to a former college basketball star

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 11, 2025

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

According to CBS Sports Kentucky has three of the best defenders in college basketball

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 11, 2025

The Curry Fox 2 "Lexington" colorway is a nod to the Kentucky Wildcats.

The Curry Fox 2 "Lexington" Pays Homage to the Kentucky Wildcats

Michael Ehrlich

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Sep 10, 2025

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three Kentucky Wildcats who will be key for a deep NCAA Tournament run

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 10, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope walks onto the court Thursday, March 27, 2025, during practice ahead of the Sweet 16 March Madness tournament game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kentucky's freshman are flying under the radar ahead of the 2025-26 season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 10, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) reacts in the first half against the Robert Morris Colonials during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

This underrated Kentucky forward could be the best defender in the SEC

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 10, 2025

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) dribbles the ball around Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Predicting the All-SEC First Team for the 2025-26 college basketball season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 9, 2025

Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) dribbles the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half during a Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Kentucky's 2025-26 roster holds the most underrated player in college basketball

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 9, 2025

ASU center Jayden Quaintance (21) drives to the basket against Cal Poly during a game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Nov. 20, 2024.

Jon Rothstein gives a not so positive injury update on Kentucky star Jayden Quaintance

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 9, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball is losing ground with one of its top 2026 targets

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 9, 2025

Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jayden Quaintance (21) controls the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

A roster update for Kentucky should boost the upside of star center Jayden Quaintance

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 8, 2025

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

Are opposing teams and fan bases no longer scared of Kentucky basketball?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 8, 2025

Jan 7, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope on the sidelines against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The top-ranked big man in 2026 has included Kentucky in his top 5 schools

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 5, 2025

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Patrick Ngongba II (21) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Three Draft Prospects Expected to Take a Significant Jump This Season

Jordan Monaco

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Sep 5, 2025

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