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University of Kentucky's official mascot The Wildcat signals to the crowd 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.

This elite 2026 wing was made in a lab to play for Mark Pope at Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 4, 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

Predicting Kentucky basketball's stat leaders for the 2025-26 season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 4, 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.

Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance is going to put up historic numbers

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 4, 2025

Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to the media during practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Extremely bold predictions for the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 4, 2025

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Nov 19, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left) and the Grizzlies bench react during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Grizzlies Predicted to Take Elite Defender in Way-Too-Early 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Logan Struck

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Aug 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

Mark Pope's family feel style of recruiting will land elite players for Kentucky

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 4, 2025

Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gives instructions to his team against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

2026 fast-rising big man Josh Irving talks recent Kentucky offer and recruitment

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 4, 2025

Jan 11, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils forward Jayden Quaintance (21) against the Baylor Bears at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Predicting Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance's stats for the 2025-26 season

Wyatt Huff

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Aug 3, 2025

Mar 6, 2019; Pullman, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman looks on during the game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

5-Star Forward Recruit Prepares For Oregon Ducks, Dana Altman Visit

Arden Cravalho

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Aug 2, 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

Analytics believe Kentucky has the second most talented roster in college basketball

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 2, 2025

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

WATCH: Rockets Guard Reed Sheppard Trains at Kentucky's Joe Craft Center

Anthony Duckett

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Aug 2, 2025

The Wildcats' mascot played to the crowd during Kentucky basketball's Blue-White scrimmage tipped off at Northern Kentucky University on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Andrija Jelavic will be the wildcard for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats

Andrew Stefaniak

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Aug 1, 2025

ASU center Jayden Quaintance (21) reacts after his fifth foul against Iowa State during a game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on Jan. 25, 2025.

How High Can Jayden Quaintance Push His Draft Stock?

Killian Wright

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Jul 31, 2025

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Notre Dame High School (CA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) against Sandra Day O'Connor (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks To Host Five-Star Recruit: Potential Highest-Ranked Ever Commit

Gabriel Duarte

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Jul 30, 2025

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) at the free throw line in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Identifying Three Sophomore Breakout Candidates for 2026 NBA Draft

Nicholas Crain

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Jul 29, 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.

2026 big man Arafan Diane talks recruitment, building relationship with Kentucky staff

Wyatt Huff

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Jul 29, 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 reasons why Mark Pope has Kentucky basketball set up for long-term success

Andrew Stefaniak

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Jul 28, 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.

Braydon Hawthorne details Kentucky's focus on defense in practice

Wyatt Huff

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Jul 26, 2025

Darius Acuff Jr. from IMG Academy dunks against Oak Ridge during the third place game at the City of Palms Classic at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. IMG won.

How Arkansas' 2025-26 Backcourt Stacks Up Against John Calipari's Best

Keenan Womack

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Jul 26, 2025

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