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Mark Pope is excited about Kam Williams and Ousmane N’Diaye; says Kam is ready to start
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, […]
NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams starting in 2027
It pains me to say this, but the NCAA Tournament is officially moving to a 76-team field. On Thursday, the Division I men’s and women’s basketball committees voted to expand both tournaments from 68 teams to 76, which will begin in the 2027 tournaments, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. The vote was unanimous. This […]
Kentucky Basketball has Zoom meeting with Milan Momcilovic as NBA Draft decision looms
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 […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Dan Issel Talks UK Basketball
Dan Issel is one of the legends of Kentucky Basketball. Issel is Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer and one of the best to wear the blue and white, so it was interesting to see Issel join Lou Williams, Michelle Beadle and Chandler Parsons on Run It Back to talk about Kentucky. Maybe the most interesting bit was […]
Kentucky’s Zoom Diallo holds head-to-head edge over Louisville’s Jackson Shelstad
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 […]
The new era and a fresh start continues for Will Stein through new upgrades
Everything just feels new with Will Stein being the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. There’s new hope, new messaging, new players, a new era, and a new weight room. That’s right, the Kentucky Football weight room is going to be updated with a $3 million project that was approved by the UK Board […]
Malachi Moreno works out with New York Knicks
For players testing the NBA Draft waters while retaining their collegiate eligibility, the deadline to announce a return to school or stay in the Draft is May 27th. That’s three weeks from today. Malachi Moreno is testing the NBA Draft waters, which was thought to be happening this Spring. While the feeling is that he’s […]
Mark Pope addresses Kentucky Basketball roster, Malachi Moreno NBA decision, and more
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope addressed fan concerns on Wednesday, answering questions about recruiting, the transfer portal, and the Wildcats’ roster outlook heading into the 2026-27 season. With some frustration building among the fan base following missed recruiting targets, Pope took to social media a three-minute video to provide clarity on the program’s direction. […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball signs former top-10 WNBA Draft pick Ajša Sivka
Kenny Brooks and his Kentucky Wildcats have signed international standout Ajša Sivka, it was announced on Wednesday. The school has not yet disclosed how many years of eligibility the 20-year-old Sivka will have. “I am delighted to welcome Ajša to our program,” Brooks said in a press release. “Her combination of size and skill will […]
Marcio Santos commits to LSU over Kentucky
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 […]
Remembering Kentucky Basketball legend and 1958 national champion Adrian ‘Odie’ Smith
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 […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: The End for Rachel Lawson?
The Kentucky Softball team lost in the SEC Tournament yesterday in a way that really encapsulated the whole season. The Wildcats were up 3-1 entering the bottom of the 7th, but Mississippi State came back and won in walk-off fashion as Kentucky finished with 3 critical errors in the game. The Wildcats dropped to 1-24 […]
Why the Kentucky Basketball silence is a good thing
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 […]
ABS is coming to the SEC Baseball Tournament
If you’ve watched any Reds games and Major League Baseball in general this spring, you’ve probably seen ABS at least once in a game. Teams now have the ability to challenge a pitch if they think it’s a ball or a strike. They can challenge as many times as they would like, just as long […]
Mark Pope wants to hear your questions about the state of Kentucky Basketball
It’s been a quiet offseason for Kentucky Basketball when it comes to Mark Pope publicly speaking. Outside of a couple of tweets and some press release quotes for assistant coaching hires, Pope has been oddly quiet, but that finally changed on Tuesday. In a brief video posted on Twitter, Pope called on fans to send […]
Malachi Moreno nearly cracks the first round in new NBA Mock Draft
The Kentucky Wildcats are nearing completion of their 2026-2027 basketball roster, with just a couple more spots to fill. Kentucky native Malachi Moreno was expected back on the team after he tested the NBA Draft waters. However, some recent draft rankings and projections have left some wondering if he could actually stay in this year’s […]
University of Kentucky considers multiple athletic director models including split leadership structure
The University of Kentucky is evaluating multiple organizational structures for its next athletic director as the school prepares for a major leadership transition following Mitch Barnhart’s planned retirement in June. Two months ago, it was announced that Barnhart would step down, prompting Kentucky to begin a national search. Since then, UK President Eli Capilouto has […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Cats remaining in the NBA Playoffs
Good morning, BBN! It is officially one of the greatest times of the sports calendar as the NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing. Now, while there are not a lot of former Kentucky Wildcats riddled across the NHL, there are plenty of them in the NBA. On top of that, there are still […]
Kentucky Basketball not in in ESPN’s way-too-early 2026-27 rankings
It’s still early, and Kentucky Basketball’s roster likely isn’t completely finished yet, but national projections headed into a critical Year 3 for Mark Pope are not the most optimistic. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello recently released his Way-Too-Early Top 25, and Kentucky didn’t make the cut. In fact, Kentucky didn’t make the cut of the next five […]
Kentucky now projected in the NCAA Baseball Tournament
The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team is on the brink of finishing up their regular season campaign. They only have two SEC series remaining for the season, as they’ll play Florida and Arkansas, with a midweek game against Northern Kentucky on the schedule. In On3 analyst Jonathan Wagner’s latest NCAA Tournament projection, the Wildcats are now […]
UK eyes Memorial Coliseum naming rights deal in major revenue push
The University of Kentucky is considering selling naming rights to Memorial Coliseum as part of an ongoing effort with its multimedia rights partner JMI Sports to generate additional revenue for the athletics department. Last week, JMI Sports President Paul Archey told the Champions Blue LLC board of governors that Memorial Coliseum naming rights is one […]
Tyler Bell and Braxton Van Cleave earn weekly SEC honors
Following the Kentucky Wildcats’ series victory over No. 24 Tennessee, Tyler Bell and Braxton Van Cleave have each earned weekly SEC honors. Bell was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week, while Van Cleave earned Freshman of the Week honors for their. Both players led the charge for an offense that scored 30 runs in […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Kentucky Basketball Roster Watch
Despite it being the first week of May, Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff are still working tirelessly to finish building out their roster for the upcoming season. Other than incoming freshman Mason Williams, Kentucky has struck out on some big time names like Tyran Stokes along with several coveted players in […]
Trent Noah shows off Kentucky knowledge with Derby Day prediction
A lot of people walked away from the Kentucky Derby with empty pockets, but not Trent Noah. His premonition may have led to a big payday. I’ve been to Churchill Downs, and I know a lot of people may disagree, but I much prefer a nice day over at Keeneland. Not to take anything away […]
Bart Torvik ranks Kentucky Basketball No. 45 in early 2026-27 projections
College basketball analyst Bart Torvik has released his early projections for the 2026–27 season, and the outlook for Kentucky remains uncertain. Despite an incomplete roster, Kentucky currently sits at No. 45 nationally in Torvik’s rankings, with a projected No. 12 finish in the Southeastern Conference. The Wildcats trail several conference rivals, including Arkansas (No. 5), […]
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