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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

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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

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

What will it take for Mark Pope to become a coaching legend at Kentucky?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 5, 2025

Feb 4, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gives direction during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Who has the Kentucky staff visited since the recruiting period began?

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 5, 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 basketball needs to get back to dominating the SEC

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 4, 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

Who are the three toughest opponents on Kentucky basketball's 2025-26 schedule?

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 4, 2025

Former UK coach and current Arkansas coach John Calipari hugs Kentucky coach Mark Pope before the game Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

The final few years of John Calipari's time at Kentucky set Mark Pope up for success

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 4, 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.

Mark Pope's genius transfer portal strategy will lead Kentucky to an elite season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 3, 2025

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats mascot pumps up the crowd before the game against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

A surprise Kentucky star is about to take college basketball by storm

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 3, 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

Mark Pope went on a peculiar recruiting visit to see 2026 five-star PG Tay Kinney

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 3, 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

Five burning questions for Kentucky before the college basketball season starts

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 2, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) 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

Rockets Take SEC Wing in 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Killian Wright

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Sep 2, 2025

Jan 18, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jayden Quaintance (21) controls the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance Offers Unique NBA Draft Prospect

Derek Parker

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Sep 2, 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

A Bleacher Report 2026 NBA Mock Draft has a handful of positives for Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 2, 2025

Jasper Johnson's role will be very important for the Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Sep 1, 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

A top 2026 recruit has moved up the date of his Kentucky visit

Wyatt Huff

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Sep 1, 2025

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