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Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Andrew Stefaniak"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Trent Noah announces his return to Kentucky for next season</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/trent-noah-announces-his-return-to-kentucky-for-next-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Wyatt Huff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kp1d8pcms8</guid><description>Noah will officially be back in Lexington for the 2026-27 season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:12:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4833,h_2718,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wildcats_today/01kp1e8kpg0tnsk2epj0.jpg" caption="Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) passes the ball during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Andrew Stefaniak"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>After hitting the transfer portal Collin Chandler has found his new school </title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/after-hitting-the-transfer-portal-collin-chandler-has-found-his-new-school?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Andrew Stefaniak</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knyp4mg3tz</guid><description>After two years in Lexington Collin Chandler will be heading home. </description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:13:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4238,h_2383,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wildcats_today/01knyp75j15ktn8ete0f.jpg" caption="Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Andrew Stefaniak"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky&#39;s Mark Pope has found a new point guard target in the transfer portal </title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/kentucky-s-mark-pope-has-found-a-new-point-guard-target-in-the-transfer-portal?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Andrew Stefaniak</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knmdmx2f8b</guid><description>Mark Pope needs to make a run after this elite guard in the portal. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:48:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_72/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wildcats_today/01knmh0pymazfs7xkktq.jpg" caption="Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) shoots a free throw against the Southern California Trojans during the overtime at United Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images | Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Wyatt Huff"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Malachi Moreno signs deal to return to Kentucky while also testing NBA Draft process</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/malachi-moreno-signs-deal-to-return-to-kentucky-while-testing-nba-draft-process?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Wyatt Huff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn4rpqqc76</guid><description>Kentucky big man and in-state native Malachi Moreno signed a deal to return to Lexington while also testing NBA Draft process. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:03:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5168,h_2907,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wildcats_today/01kn4tekh480ytjcyacv.jpg" caption="Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Andrew Stefaniak"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky forward Mo Dioubate is set to enter the transfer portal</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/kentucky-forward-mo-dioubate-to-enter-transfer-portal?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Wyatt Huff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01knht4xdnad</guid><description>Dioubate is now the fourth Wildcat to announce his intentions to transfer.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:51:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4724,h_2657,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wildcats_today/01knhv33yqgfqwc3eepq.jpg" caption="Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) reacts after a made three point basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Andrew Stefaniak"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Pope needs to make this five-star seven-footer in the 2027 class a priority</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/mark-pope-needs-to-make-this-five-star-seven-footer-in-the-2027-class-a-priority?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Andrew Stefaniak</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn57ytfdk5</guid><description>The Kentucky coaching staff is looking to land a massive center in the 2027 class. </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1199,h_674,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/wildcats_today/01kn58bfzxpak0156b9c.webp" caption="Brandon Jenkins 247Sports "></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Andrew Stefaniak"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky conducted an in-home visit with a top 2027 prospect</title><link>https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/recruiting/kentucky-conducted-an-in-home-visit-with-a-top-2027-prospect?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Wyatt Huff</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kn566fx412</guid><description>Kentucky went to see a top 3 prospect in the 2027 class on Wednesday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:11:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5504,h_3096,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/wildcats_today/01kn5774cxb2p06ew8f6.jpg" caption="Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. 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