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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

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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

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.

Official 2025-26 Kentucky basketball roster with numbers, heights, and weights

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 21, 2025

Feb 11, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three reasons #9 Kentucky will fall to #1 Purdue in Friday's exhibition

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 21, 2025

STILL FROM VIDEO: From incoming freshmen to seasoned players from the portal, UK basketball coach Mark Pope breaks down each new player on his 2025 squad.

Where is Mark Pope ranked among college basketball coaches heading into the 2025-26 season?

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 21, 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

Three reasons Kentucky will beat Purdue in the exhibition game on Friday

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 21, 2025

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

Recruiting Buzz for Five-Star Tyran Stokes Isn't Great For USC

Jalon Dixon

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) shoots the ball during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope gave a positive update on Jaland Lowe's scary shoulder injury

Andrew Stefaniak

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Oct 20, 2025

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