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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

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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

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

Mark Pope explains why playing a preseason game against a top team is so valuable

Wyatt Huff

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Oct 23, 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 keys to victory for the #9 Kentucky Wildcats against #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 23, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his team Friday, March 28, 2025, during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Score prediction for #9 Kentucky's exhibition vs. #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 23, 2025

The college basketball season begins Nov. 3. Sports Illustrated is counting down its preseason Top 25 each weekday until Oct. 31.

Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25

Kevin Sweeney

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Oct 31, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) competes in the three point contest during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Who will be the offensive spark plug off the bench for the Kentucky Wildcats?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 22, 2025

Kentucky forward Trent Noah (9) celebrates the three pointer during the first half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game against Troy on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

Three Kentucky Wildcats with the most to prove in the exhibition vs. #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 22, 2025

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

Kentucky must expose #1 Purdue's biggest weakness to beat the Boilermakers

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 22, 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

Three key matchups #9 Kentucky must win to take down #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 22, 2025

Feb 15, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Three bold predictions for #9 Kentucky's exhibition vs. #1 Purdue

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 22, 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

#9 Kentucky can make a massive statement with a win over #1 Purdue on Friday

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 21, 2025

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