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Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari prior to the game at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Arkansas head coach John Calipari admitted his team was out-toughed by Kentucky on Saturday.

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Arkansas head coach John Calipari admitted his team was out-toughed by Kentucky on Saturday.

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Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Trevon Brazile (7) bumps into Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

The Kentucky Wildcats finally came out as the aggressors to start the game against Arkansas.

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope says it has not been the prettiest season, but he knows his team will fight back.

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope separates players during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Kentucky showed fight after their late-game technical fouls against Arkansas.

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Kentucky basketball gets a huge road win against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates with guard Jasper Johnson (2) after Johnson’s three point basket against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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How Kentucky basketball fans can watch their Wildcats face the Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope previews what his team will face at Arkansas.

Jan 20, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 93-68. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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What Kentucky fans need to about the Arkansas Razorbacks before Saturday night's game.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope says every recruit wants different things, even the story of an up-and-down year.

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) passes the ball during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope talks challenges his team is facing with injuries resulting in shorter rotation.

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) fives a teammate during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope says Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance is unlikely to play against Arkansas on Saturday.

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Will this Kentucky team continue to improve?

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) holds the ball during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky basketball was manhandled all game by Vanderbilt's physicality and Pope knows they need answers.

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky faced the wrong team to try and perform their second-half comeback against.

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.

Men's Basketball

Arkansas head coach John Calipari shares thoughts on Kentucky's Mark Pope ahead of Saturday's game.

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) brings the ball up court against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Kentucky coach Mark Pope knows his team has to start games off better moving forward.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Men's Basketball

Kentucky played with little effort against Vanderbilt.

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope says his team was a 'disaster' against Vandy, but believes they will respond.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Men's Basketball

This Kentucky basketball team struggles with engaging early in games this season.

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) drives to the basket against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

The Kentucky Wildcats were never able to find their defensive intensity on the road at Vanderbilt.

Jan 27, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

Kentucky was unable to find second-half comeback in embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt men's basketball.

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) fives guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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How Kentucky basketball fans can watch their Wildcats face the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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What Kentucky fans need to about the Vanderbilt Commodores before Tuesday night's game.

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball

ESPN projects who will win between the Kentucky Wildcats and Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball.

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells across the court during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Will Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats get the win in Nashville?