IU basketball is reportedly in discussions to join an eight-team event that could debut in 2027 titled the “Diamond Cup.” Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com reported that IU, along with Arizona, Gonzaga, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina and UConn, are in ...
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The Kentucky Basketball staff has offered a number of prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes after a busy recruiting weekend, including the No. 1-ranked player in the 2028 class, Adan Diggs. Now formally of the 2028 class, as the 6-foot-5 combo guard announced on Tuesday that he will reclassify to the 2027 class. With […]
The Jamal Crawford dream is alive and well for Kentucky Basketball. Back in April, it was reported that Mark Pope was pushing to add Crawford to the UK coaching staff. Some viewed it as a desperation play to help land Tyran Stokes, who played at Rainer Beach High School, where Crawford is currently an assistant […]
If someone asked you which college has produced the best NBA guards, which school would you choose? Most would choose Kentucky, some would choose Duke, or maybe even UCLA. While these schools have produced a plethora of elite NBA talent at the guard position, hardly any school has done it better as of late than […]
When Larry Bird was growing up in French Lick, Indiana, he loved listening to the Kentucky Wildcat radio broadcasts. He dreamed of becoming a Kentucky player, and that dream was close to becoming a reality. “I wanted to go to Kentucky, but Kentucky quit recruiting me,” Bird recalls. But why? Because Joe B. Hall drove […]
New Kentucky assistant coach Mo Williams made his rounds on FanDuel’s Run It Back this week, joining Chandler Parsons, Michelle Beadle, and Lou Williams for a wide-ranging conversation about his move to Lexington and what Mark Pope’s roster looks like heading into the 2026-27 season. When Parsons asked whether the Wildcats were loaded up for […]
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff continue to stay aggressive on the recruiting trail, extending an offer Friday to class of 2027 5-star small forward Demarcus Henry following a strong showing at Nike EYBL Session II in Memphis. Henry, a 6-foot-7, 190-pound prospect from Arizona, is ranked No. 14 overall nationally, the […]
Considering their lackluster offseason, we're considering just what might be a bleak future for Mark Pope and Kentucky.
Allen Graves could be 50/50 whether he stays in the NBA Draft or comes back to college. Which teams will be trying to land him if Graves picks the second option?
Kentucky Basketball may be just one major addition away from finalizing its roster for the 2026-27 season, and one name continues to dominate the conversation: Iowa State transfer forward Milan Momcilovic. The 6-foot-8 sharpshooter is currently testing the NBA Draft waters while also exploring a potential return to college basketball, with Kentucky emerging as one […]
As Kentucky Basketball fans eagerly await NBA Draft decisions from Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic, a bit of good news is coming out of the NBA Combine. On Wednesday, CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter released an article in which he made predictions on who stays in the draft and who withdraws from it. You probably noticed […]
Did you see what former Kentucky great Dan Issel said the other day? In a nutshell, he said it was harder for Kentucky to win when everyone else could pay players, too. It was hilarious, brutally honest, and also completely lines up with what former Indiana player and coach Dan Dakich said about Wildcat basketball […]
When Mark Pope announced that he would be taking questions directly from BBN, we all knew things could get interesting. But honestly, it turned out pretty good; you had some honest questions and some good answers. Sure, there were sarcastic questions that just were never going to be answered, but Pope did address the GM […]
The Kentucky Basketball staff is trying to navigate the NIL era in the best way possible, having assembled a team of four minds to build the best roster possible. Mark Pope hired Keegan Brown, who’s a data analysis and roster construction expert, and the SoCal native took to social media to elaborate on his newly […]
It’s looking more and more like Kentucky Basketball freshman Malachi Moreno could remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. On Monday, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reported that Moreno will not take part in this week’s NBA Combine 5-on-5 scrimmages. That’s usually a sign that a player likes where his NBA stock is and doesn’t want to […]
Kentucky basketball has its backup center situation solidified, as Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang has been granted eligibility for his seventh and final season, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The 6-foot-11, 253-pound center will bring size, rim protection, and experience to Kentucky’s frontcourt after averaging 6.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per […]
There's been plenty to say about the 2026 high school recruiting class, with the top overall prospect, Tyran Stokes, spurning Mark Pope's Kentucky program in favor of a Nike-Adidas cross-dress with Bill Self's program over at Kansas University. But a BYU
The addition of Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang to Kentucky Basketball has generated excitement, but has also sparked questions from some fans regarding his eligibility status for the upcoming season. Kepnang, a member of the class of 2020, is entering what would be his seventh year of college basketball. However, his situation is not […]
The Kentucky Basketball program will not be hiring a general manager, head coach Mark Pope announced on Friday. Instead, Pope will go with a four-man management team. “In this ever-changing, dynamic college basketball environment, everybody is trying a different solution. For us, instead of hiring a singular GM, we’ve gone with a more comprehensive general […]
While the Kentucky Basketball offseason hasn’t been what fans had hoped for thus far, there’s still some real potential with the 2026-27 roster. Part of that is the acquisition of Ousmane N’Diaye, a talented overseas prospect from Senegal who may very well earn the starting 4 spot this season. During his latest Q&A with fans, […]
Kentucky Basketball is continuing its aggressive approach in the transfer portal, holding a Zoom meeting with Iowa State transfer forward Milan Momcilovic, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR+. Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward, is also currently testing the NBA Draft waters while weighing his college options for next season. The rising senior forward would bring […]
A lot is being made of Louisville and Tennessee doing big-time work in the portal. And I totally get it, they are getting dudes. But the disappointing ending to last season has a lot of people looking at Kentucky Basketball’s roster through hazy goggles. Are there deficiencies? Sure. Are there questions? I think everyone will […]
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope was hoping to make another international addition in Maccabi Tel Aviv center Marcio Santos following a recent recruiting trip overseas. However, that trip ultimately proved unsuccessful, as Santos has opted instead to pick LSU over Kentucky, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. Pope traveled to Israel on Wednesday last […]
The University of Kentucky is mourning the loss of a true legend. Adrian ‘Odie’ Smith, a cornerstone of Kentucky’s storied history and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, passed away on April 28. He was 89 years old. The university released a statement Monday announcing the passing. Smith leaves behind a legacy that stretches […]
If you listen to Kentucky Sports Radio right now, Mark Pope should be standing up on a podium and talking with the media. While Matt Jones and company are openly begging for some kind of communication, even joking about sending up “smoke signals,” the Kentucky basketball program has effectively gone completely dark. Aside from a […]