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It looks like the Kentucky Basketball team is adding another support staff position. The University of Kentucky has a job posting for a position titled “Associate Director, Player Development.” Here’s more from UK about what the job entails. The Player Development position plays a central role in shaping the Kentucky Men’s basketball program through the […]
Kentucky Basketball’s regular season ended Saturday with another difficult result, falling to Florida with a potential double bye in the SEC Tournament on the line. Instead, the Wildcats will now open the tournament on Wednesday, marking the first time in program history that Kentucky will play on the opening day of the SEC Tournament. The […]
The Kentucky Wildcats got dominated in Rupp Arena this afternoon, as Mark Pope and the Cats have now locked Wendesay game in Nashville next week. If that isn’t embarrassing enough for this program, we now have Dick Vitale fighting against anyone thinking of moral victories. On the broadcast in the second half, the conversation started […]
Before the Kentucky Wildcats welcomed the No. 5 Florida Gators to Rupp Arena, we got a little bit of news on Kam Williams heading into next week’s SEC Tournament. Williams did return to practice on Thursday, and Mark Pope gave a quick update on how that return went on the pregame radio segment: “He was […]
The Kentucky Wildcats got destroyed on Senior Day inside Rupp Arena as the Florida Gators coasted past the Cats. The final score of 84-77 made the game look far more competitive than it really was, as the Gators dominated the first half and cruised to the finish line before Kentucky made a late push in […]
Florida used runs of 11-0 and 13-0 in the first half to stay far enough ahead and hold off Kentucky Basketball 84-77 Saturday at Rupp Arena. With the loss, Kentucky falls to 19-12 overall and 10-8 in the SEC, and they will now be heading into a Wednesday start at the SEC Tournament in Nashville. […]
The Kentucky Wildcats lost on their home court to the Florida Gators on Saturday afternoon by a score of 84-77. The Cats got off to one of their habitual slow starts, falling behind 11-0, but they actually fought back early. The intensity didn’t last long as they just as quickly fell apart. The Gators took […]
The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Florida Gators on Saturday afternoon in Lexington. Game time is set for 4:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Cats are 6.5-point underdogs going into their Senior Day matchup with Florida. Mark Pope’s squad is now 19-11 as they’re in the midst of their fourth straight season with double-digit […]
Good morning, BBN! Believe it or not, the Kentucky Wildcats are suiting up for their last game of the regular season today, and it’s against the No. 5 team in the country, the Florida Gators. This season has been one of the longer rollercoasters I can remember. With that said, it’s Senior Day, and the […]
Here we are, yet again, with the Kentucky Wildcats facing a game that feels like one they need to win. The game at Arkansas was viewed as one where either result would determine how the rest of the season would go for the Wildcats. They won that game, igniting a three-game winning streak that put […]
We are a few weeks away from the start of the NCAA Tournament, as the Kentucky Wildcats are fighting for seeding position as we enter the final game of the regular season. Sitting at 19-11 and 10-7 in SEC play, the Cats are in a unique position as they welcome the Florida Gators to town […]
The Kentucky Wildcats won’t have Kam Williams back on the court when they host the Florida Gators on Saturday. On Friday, both teams released their injury reports, which has Williams listed as out along with Jaland Lowe and Jayfen Quaintance. Williams did return to practice this week, but he’ll need more time before he’s ready […]
Just days after announcing he will retire as Kentucky’s athletic director, Mitch Barnhart addressed the media Friday to discuss his decision and what comes next for the university’s athletics department. Barnhart confirmed earlier this week that he will step down from his role as athletic director in June and transition into a new position within […]
Greetings, BBN! Just one gameday left in the Southeastern Conference before the postseason begins. The Gators are on top, and the Gamecocks are at the bottom, but there’s a whole lot of chaos in between. The Gators, Crimson Tide, and Razorbacks have three of the four double-byes locked up, but if Tennessee loses to Vanderbilt […]
Some people love math, some people hate it, but the beautiful thing about it is that you always find an answer. Kentucky women’s basketball found out that 2 games in 2 days, turnovers, and a South Carolina team motivated to dominate was big trouble. Kentucky women’s basketball has a turnover problem If you take a […]
Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Women’s Basketball Team had a tough regular season in Southeastern Conference play, finishing the year with a 23-9 overall record and going just 8-8 in the SEC. That .500 record led to a finish in the middle of the pack when it came to SEC regular season standings, with Kentucky […]
Recruiting in college sports may be as complex as it’s ever been. In the ever-changing landscape of college sports, coaches have to navigate tricky waters in the recruiting world, and look far and wide to build their roster. If high school recruiting and the transfer portal weren’t enough, this new wave of players being allowed […]
Kentucky Baseball will have its star sophomore shortstop back, Tyler Bell, after he was medically cleared to return, according to Derek Terry of Bat Cats Central. Bell is expected to make his return for Kentucky during the Wildcats’ three-game series against The Citadel this weekend. According to Jeff Drummond, Bell will have a limited role […]
What an up-and-down season it has been for Kentucky Basketball, as shown by just the last two games: A dominating win over Vanderbilt, where the Wildcats led for 38+ minutes, followed by a double-digit loss to Texas A&M just 72 hours later, allowing a 27-3 run. While locked in an at-large bid in the NCAA […]
Is anyone in the country hotter than Clara Strack? After Kenny Brooks challenged his star, Strack has responded in a now historic way. Take a look at her last 3 games: South Carolina – 24 points, 9 reboundsArkansas – 20 points, 13 reboundsGeorgia – 33 points, 8 rebounds, 5/7 on 3s That stat line against […]
While the concerns are real amongst Big Blue Nation that the Kentucky Wildcats could play on Wednesday of the SEC Tournament, there is some positive news on the final week of the regular season. Kam Williams, who has been sidelined with a broken foot since January 21st against Texas, is returning to practice on Thursday, […]
After picking up a dominant win to kick off the SEC Tournament yesterday, Coach Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats are back in action today, taking on Georgia. Kentucky dominated from start-to-finish in its 94-64 win over Arkansas yesterday, with six different players scoring in double figures. Things get much tougher today though, as Kentucky […]
Kentucky is reportedly showing interest in 6-foot-7 point guard Dink Pate, as head coach Mark Pope was spotted in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to watch Pate play for the Westchester Knicks against the Delaware Blue Coats. Originally part of the 2023 recruiting class, Pate has spent the last three years playing in the NBA G-League, […]
Kentucky Basketball didn’t just make The Athletic’s list of the top 50 rivalries in college hoops. Writer Scott Dochterman ranked five of the Wildcats’ matchups among the nation’s best, highlighting both historic bitterness and blue-blood prestige. Dochterman called Indiana Hoosiers–Kentucky Wildcats the “most difficult rivalry to place,” noting how the annual series once defined non-conference […]
With just one regular-season game remaining, time is running out for Kam Williams and Jayden Quaintance to play again this season. During his Wednesday radio show, head coach Mark Pope shared the latest update on his two injured Wildcats who may be able to return in the postseason. First, Williams has progressed enough from foot […]