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Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Wildcats in the NBA Summer League
Several former Kentucky Wildcats will be suiting up in the NBA Summer League. More than a dozen former Wildcats will look to make a name for themselves on the summer league circuit in hopes of earning an NBA contract. Looking at some former players who are grinding it out in the summer circuit, recently-drafted Otega […]
Grayson Willoughby named MaxPreps National Player of the Year as Kentucky signee shines
Louisville (Ky.) Trinity standout and Kentucky baseball signee Grayson Willoughby has been named the 2026 MaxPreps National Baseball Player of the Year, adding another major honor to a historic senior season. MaxPreps announced the award on Independence Day Eve, recognizing Willoughby as the nation’s top high school baseball player after a dominant year on both […]
Mark Pope’s risky Donnie Freeman gamble unfortunately pays off
This week, news came out that St. John’s incoming transfer Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026-27 season with an Achilles tear. It is absolutely gut-wrenching for a young man who has already spent so much time on the trainer’s table. Seeing a player’s season end in July just sucks, man. Freeman played in just […]
Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Former Kentucky Basketball guard and recent La Familia TBT addition Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR. Kriisa, who recently completed his final college season at Cincinnati, was expected to suit up for La Familia in The Basketball Tournament before beginning […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Happy 4th of July!
Good morning, BBN, and happy 4th of July! Fun fact: July is the only month in the calendar year without any University of Kentucky sporting events. That doesn’t mean there isn’t activity. The basketball teams are hard at work in practice, and the football team is doing summer training. However, it all stops this weekend […]
Where Kentucky Basketball stands in updated ESPN and CBS Sports preseason rankings
Last offseason, Kentucky Basketball was considered a top-10 team and a true title contender, but ended the season as one of the most disappointing teams in the country, winning just one game in the NCAA Tournament. This offseason, Kentucky is barely cracking the top 15 in most preseason rankings and will look to climb the […]
Milan Momcilovic on Tennessee: “I want to get them back”
Even though Milan Momcilovic spent the first three seasons at Iowa State, he’s aware of the rivalry he’s coming to at Kentucky. Yes, there’s Kentucky – Louisville. There’s also Kentucky – Tennessee. Given how each of the five games has gone between Kentucky and Tennessee in Mark Pope’s first two seasons, with Kentucky 4-1 in […]
Mark Pope compares Alex Wilkins to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and it’s easy to see why
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t supposed to be a one-and-done future MVP when he committed to Kentucky Basketball. But the two-time NBA MVP couldn’t be denied once he stepped on the court in Lexington. And Mark Pope sees similar traits in Furman transfer Alex Wilkins. During a shot clock segment where he was asked to speak on […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Tyler Herro helped UK get Milan Momcilovic
Over the last several recruiting classes, the University of Kentucky Basketball program has come up short in terms of landing the “big fish” in either recruiting or the transfer portal. But recently, head coach Mark Pope and his staff landed Milan Momcilovic — the top target in the entire transfer portal — from Iowa State […]
Nick Robinson emerges as a name to watch for Kentucky Basketball assistant opening
The Kentucky Wildcats still have one spot open on their coaching staff. While getting Jamal Crawford has been the goal, another name is emerging for the opening. During the Thursday edition of KSR, Ryan Lemond said Nick Robinson is a name to watch to fill the open spot as the next Kentucky basketball assistant coach. […]
Trent Noah may finally take the leap BBN has been hoping for
One of the many talking points of last offseason was Trent Noah and the shot-making ability he brought to the team through summer practices. Kentucky’s point guard at the time, Jaland Lowe, even went to the lengths of saying he was “the best shooter I’ve ever seen.” But when it got to the season, people […]
Mark Pope says he’s not desperate to add to his coaching staff
As we enter July, Kentucky Basketball still has an opening for an assistant on its coaching staff. The Kentucky coaching staff has seen notable turnover this offseason with the departure of Jason Hart and Alvin Brooks III. Mark Pope hired Mo Williams to join him on staff, but Pope still has a remaining vacancy. Pope […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Basketball in the early SEC Power Rankings
Tip-off for Kentucky Basketball’s season opener is still nearly four months away, but Jon Rothstein has already released his early SEC Basketball rankings. Rothstein has Kentucky ranked 5th in the conference behind Florida, Texas, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Vanderbilt, Alabama, Missouri, Texas A&M, and Georgia make up the bottom half of the top 10. Obviously, these […]
Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey says DJ Miller could become “best receiver in the country”
New Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey is already developing chemistry with sophomore wide receiver DJ Miller, and he is not shy about the impact the 6-foot-3 target can bring to the Wildcats’ offense. Minchey, who transferred from Notre Dame, praised Miller’s blend of size, athleticism, and confidence as Kentucky continues building its offensive identity heading into […]
Former Kentucky Basketball target Donnie Freeman to miss the 2026-27 season
There was a time it appeared Donnie Freeman was going to join Kentucky Basketball for the 2026-27 season. However, an 11th-hour push from Rick Pitino led to Freeman ultimately signing with the St. John’s Red Storm, a move that some thought could be a crippling blow to Mark Pope’s career as head coach of the […]
Zoom Diallo is thrilled to reunite with Franck Kepnang: “A force to be reckoned with”
When it comes to the Kentucky Basketball big men, Malachi Moreno gets much of the focus, and rightfully so. However, don’t overlook just how big of an impact we could see from the next man up behind Moreno: Former Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang. If you don’t know him, you will. Just take what Zoom […]
Kenny Brooks is excited for this coming season and a “national championship group”
Kenny Brooks is entering his third season in Lexington, as he has rebuilt the Kentucky women’s basketball team back into a contender each season. After a few successful teams, Coach Brooks is looking to make some noise this year in what is arguably his best roster since he arrived in Lexington. Featuring players like returners […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: 15th Roster Spot for UK Basketball
Kentucky’s pursuit of a 15th scholarship player appears to have hit a snag. After emerging as the favorite just a couple of weeks ago for Serbian phenom Nikola Kusturica, momentum has shifted dramatically. On Tuesday, 247 Sports’ Travis Branham logged a crystal ball prediction in favor of UCLA, signaling that Mark Pope and the Wildcats […]
Mark Pope says multiple players could be “the surprise” on this year’s roster
Looking at the roster for this Kentucky Basketball team, there are a lot of new faces in Lexington as well as some returning players. A lot of players are hyped up in the offseason, but oftentimes, a player will surprise fans and media members with the impact they make on the court. Who could be […]
Mitch Barnhart shares goodbye message as his tenure in Lexington is officially over
Once the clock struck midnight and became June 30, it became Mitch Barnhart’s last day as the University of Kentucky’s athletic director. Barnhart has now wrapped up a 24-year run in that position. He had a tremendous career in Lexington and will be remembered as one of the most impactful people in the athletic program’s […]
No. 1 2027 center Darius Wabbington includes Kentucky Wildcats in top 6
Kentucky Basketball is still in the hunt for one of the highest-ranked big men in the class of 2027. Darius Wabbington, a 6-foot-11 center from Phoenix, Arizona, has cut his list to six schools. Kentucky joins Arizona, Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, and Texas on his list. Wabbington is ranked 14th overall in the 2027 class, […]
How many wins does Kentucky Football need for a successful 2026 season?
Greetings, BBN! We’re getting closer and closer to the first season of the Will Stein era, though it may be difficult to judge what will make this year a ‘successful’ campaign for Kentucky Football. After all, Kentucky is set to face one of the five hardest schedules in college football this fall, which obviously makes […]
Kentucky Basketball self-reports NCAA violation involving Tyran Stokes and Mo Williams
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff is nearing the end of portal madness, with just one roster spot remaining ahead of the 2026-27 season. During the period, a Wildcats assistant coach broke a minor NCAA rule on social media. All college coaches are forbidden from mentioning a recruit’s name until they’ve officially committed. This rule prevents […]
Recruiting expert picks UCLA for Nikola Kusturica
This may not be the most timely piece of news with Milan Momcilovic making the local rounds and Mitch Barnhart retiring after today, but this is worth reporting. After being projected to Kentucky at 247 Sports just two weeks ago, Nikola Kusturica is now being projected to another school. On Tuesday, Travis Barham of 247 […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Milan Momcilovic explains why he chose UK
Good morning, BBN! There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Kentucky Wildcats this summer as Mark Pope and his staff look to make some noise in Year 3. One of those key players? Milan Momcilovic. The Iowa State sharpshooter chose the Cats over Louisville and Arizona, and is now set up to be one of […]
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