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Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) runs down the court during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Pope says last year's team was further along at this point with their passing than this team.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) runs down the court during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope says last year's team was further along at this point with their passing than this team.

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Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe celebrates from the bench during the first half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mo Dioubate will remain out, but Lowe may give it a shot in Nashville.

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps during the first half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Don't turn on this team yet Big Blue Nation.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) fives forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Shooting was a big issue for the Wildcats in the North Carolina loss.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) fives forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope wants his players to to have more belief after facing hardships.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Pope is searching for "quality" minutes after fatigue showed against another marquee team.

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) fives center Malachi Moreno during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats were very poor down the stretch, and it costed them in the end.

Nov 11, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) rests before a free throw against the Radford Highlanders in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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A top 25 blue blood clash awaits in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night.

Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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If these things happen Kentucky will lose to UNC.

Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gives a thumbs up from the sideline during the first half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Here are three reasons why Kentucky will take down the Tar Heels.

Nov 26, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his players during the first half against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Will the Kentucky Wildcats take down North Carolina?

Nov 11, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out instructions during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Kentucky 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Will Kentucky take down North Carolina in the SEC/ACC Challenge?

Nov 26, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his players during the first half against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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The Wildcats really capitalized on their impressive showing on defense.

Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Here's how Kentucky's players can help Otega Oweh get going.

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) celebrates after making a basket during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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As Kentucky continues to improve Malachi Moreno will receive more love.

Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with his players on the court during the first half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Despite getting embarrassed in their first two big tests, Pope knows it's still early in the season.

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Kentucky fans don't need to be patient with this Kentucky team.

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaland Lowe (15) handles the ball during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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These two Wildcats are progressing well in their return from injury.

Oct 30, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his players during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope needs to take a shot on this Kentucky native in the 2027 class.

Nov 21, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Who is the leader of this Kentucky basketball team?

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance spins a basketball while being introduced at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will add a massive piece to the lineup soon.

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) claps from the sideline during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky gets back in the win column with a blowout victory over Loyola Maryland.

Nov 11, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out instructions during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Kentucky 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Here's how Big Blue Nation can watch Kentucky take on Loyola Maryland.

Nov 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) handles the ball against Nicholls Colonels forward Sincere Malone (5) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Andrija Jelavic is going to have a big game for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Unknown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Mashburn in action. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

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Jamal Mashburn got brutally honest about this Kentucky team.