Andrew Stefaniak

Andrew Stefaniak

Joined: Aug 14, 2023

Andrew Stefaniak is the publisher of Kentucky Wildcats On SI and host of the Wildcats Today Podcast.

Jan 9, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Southern California Trojans forward Chad Baker-Mazara (4) and center Gabe Dynes (45) celebrate against the Minnesota Golden Gophers aduring the first half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

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

Men's Basketball

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

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

Men's Basketball

Feb 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; UCF Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) looks for the play against the Utah Utes during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope should give this former Wildcat in the portal a call.

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls a play during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Who will be the star player for the Kentucky Wildcats next season.

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Kam Williams is going to be very good next year for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Jan 17, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) reacts to a three pointer against the Villanova Wildcats during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Kentucky is looking to add a guard who played for Rick Pitino last season.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half of a NCAA mens basketball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, February 14, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope has a ton of work to do to find some power forwards.

Mar 7, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) shoots a free throw during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope is still looking for a star player in the transfer portal.

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope has added the brother of a current Wildcat to the roster.

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Will Mark Pope and Kentucky be able to land Tyran Stokes?

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

Men's Basketball

These players pulling out of the NBA Draft gives Kentucky a path to a good frontcourt.

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope has to find some elite power forwards in the transfer portal.

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope on the sideline against the St. John Red Storm in the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope was outdueled by his old coach for Donnie Freeman.

Feb 10, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Jerone Morton (11) brings the ball up court against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Mark Pope will look to bring this Lexington native home next season.