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Tay Kinney with Mark Pope on his visit

After committing to Kansas Tay Kinney is trying to poach Kentucky's top 2026 target

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 29, 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.

Could playing time and minute distribution hurt Mark Pope on the recruiting trail?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 29, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players and assistant coaches on the bench during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Are any starting spots up for grabs at Kentucky ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 26, 2025

Jan 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope paces the sideline against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky listed as one of nine teams who can win the NCAA Tournament

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 26, 2025

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Nov 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) defends during the second half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky has set a very difficult goal to achieve defensively this season

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 26, 2025

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

College basketball coaches are disrespecting Kentucky star Otega Oweh

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 25, 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls to his team during the second half against the Creighton Bluejays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Pat Kelsey Pokes Fun at Rumored Altercation with Mark Pope

Matthew McGavic

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Sep 25, 2025

Indiana's Oumar Ballo (11) is fouled by Miami's Reece Potter (35) during the Indiana versus Miami (Ohio) men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Asseembly Hall on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Kentucky has one of the eight "Unicorns" in college basketball

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 25, 2025

Oct 11, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcats head coach and current St. John's head coach Rick Pitino is introduced during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein made a bold prediction about Kentucky's matchup with St. John's

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 25, 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.

Kentucky will host a trio of top 2026 recruits on visits this weekend

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 25, 2025

Former Kentucky player Rajon Rondo was the Y against Kansas.
Jan. 28, 2023

A Kentucky basketball legend shared a special message with this year's team

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 24, 2025

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

College basketball analyst explains what will decide if Kentucky is good or great

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 24, 2025

Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope is seen 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.

Kentucky basketball is climbing the preseason rankings all the way into the top five

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 24, 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

Kentucky is the leader for the son of an NBA legend in the 2026 class according to On3

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 23, 2025

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

Kentucky basketball predicted to land the number one 2026 recruiting class

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 23, 2025

Feb 25, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) reacts after getting a dunk against Mississippi State at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr./USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

A college basketball expert has predicted who Kentucky's "Glue Guy" will be

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 22, 2025

Feb 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after a play during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

A significant NBA injury will lead to more playing time for Reed Sheppard on the Houston Rockets

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 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

Mark Pope shares a message about Kentucky's first practice along with some highlights

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 22, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players and assistant coaches on the bench during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

College basketball analysts discuss the elite upside of a Kentucky freshman

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 21, 2025

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