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Nikola Kusturica

Mark Pope and Kentucky have officially missed on Serbian superstar Nikola Kusturica

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Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. (24) against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Marcus Spears Jr. would be the perfect addition for Kentucky's final roster spot

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2 Hours Ago

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope speaks on if Kentucky is going to hire another assistant coach

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20 Hours Ago

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Braydon Hawthorne (22) gestures in celebration from the bench during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Is the Braydon Hawthorne breakout coming this season for Kentucky?

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Justin McBride explains how his shooting ability can help the Kentucky Wildcats

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Jul 8, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to the team during the Kentucky Blue-White preseason event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at the Memorial Coliseum.

How should Mark Pope use the final available roster spot Kentucky has?

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Jul 8, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Louisiana State Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Who could make the biggest jump out of Kentucky's returning players?

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Jul 7, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep forward DeMarcus Henry (15) against Spire Institute (OH) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kentucky makes the top eight for a 2027 five-star SF

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Jul 7, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) pumps up the crowd during his introduction at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Kentucky center Malachi Moreno continues to garner first-round NBA Draft buzz

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Jul 7, 2026

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

Kentucky listed as a team capable of winning the National Championship this season

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Jul 7, 2026

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) defends the basket during the second half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

New details have emerged after Kerr Kriisa's arrest by the FBI

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Jul 6, 2026

Kerr Kriisa played for four teams over the course of his six-year college career.

Feds Arrest Ex-College Basketball Guard Kerr Kriisa on Wire Fraud Accusations

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Jul 6, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) fives guard Denzel Aberdeen during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Trent Noah is turning heads in summer practices for Kentucky

Wyatt Huff

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) shoots the ball during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three Kentucky Wildcats who will break out during the 2026-27 season

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Jul 6, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Houston during the first half in the3 Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Milan Momcilovic explains why Mark Pope's offense is perfect for him

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Jul 3, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) takes a three-point shot against FDU during the second half of the season-opener on Nov. 3, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

Milan Momcilovic explains how he plans to improve his defense this offseason

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Jul 2, 2026

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) celebrates after making a basket during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope believes Malachi Moreno can make a 'massive' jump next season

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Jul 2, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Jerone Morton (11) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Jerone Morton is going to be a very underrated depth piece for Kentucky

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Jul 2, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) slams home two points as the Kentucky Wildcats face the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Dec. 23, 2025.

A Kentucky big man is predicted to be one of the SEC's breakout stars this season

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Jul 2, 2026

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