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Malachi Moreno selected in new 2026 NBA Mock Draft by ESPN
Are the Kentucky Wildcats in danger of losing Malachi Moreno to the NBA Draft? When Moreno first announced he was testing the NBA waters, many assumed that he’d ultimately withdraw and return to school. While that’s still the likeliest outcome, his NBA stock appears to be higher than anticipated. The latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft […]
Marcio Santos’ coach wishes him ‘best of luck’ as Mark Pope visits Santos and his agent in Israel
Is Kentucky Basketball on the verge of landing a commitment from Brazilian big man Marcio Santos? Kentucky head coach Mark Pope visited Santos in Israel, and there are some reports out there that the Kentucky coach has extended an offer to Santos. There is also another interesting note in this recruitment: Santos’ coach, Oded Kattash, […]
4-star DB Marquis Bryant commits to Kentucky Football
Kentucky Football continues to have a monstrous start to the 2027 recruiting class, the latest commitment coming on Wednesday from 4-star safety Marquis Bryant. Hayes Fawcett broke the news first on Twitter that Bryant had made his pledge to Will Stein’s program. The former North Carolina pledge decommitted from Bill Belichick’s program earlier this month, […]
Former Sweet 16 champion Jerone Morton commits to Kentucky Basketball
Washington State point guard Jerone Morton has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. UK Sports Network announced the news on Wednesday. A Lexington native, Morton played at George Rogers Clark and was part of their 2022 Sweet 16 Championship team and runner-up the following season. He was an unranked class of 2023 recruit who signed with […]
Top-ranked 2027 recruit CJ Rosser hosts Mark Pope for a fishing trip
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope and assistant coach Mikhail McLean took a different approach to recruiting this week, traveling to Orlando to spend time fishing with the No. 1 overall player in the class of 2027, 5-star power forward CJ Rosser, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. Rosser, a 6-foot-10, 195-pound standout from Orlando, is […]
Kentucky Basketball’s Mark Pope travels to Israel to scout Márcio Santos
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope is taking his recruiting efforts overseas, flying to Israel on Wednesday to meet with Maccabi Tel Aviv center Márcio Santos, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR. Santos, a 6-foot-8 center, averaged 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, one assist, and 0.6 blocks during the 2025–26 Winner League season with Maccabi Tel […]
The hidden cost of NIL is destroying college sports’ middle class
There’s a number being celebrated across college basketball right now. Seventy-one. That’s how many players entered the 2026 NBA Draft early, per the NBA. It marks the lowest total in more than 20 years. It’s being framed as a sign of progress, proof that the NIL era is keeping talent in school and strengthening the […]
Where does UK Basketball go after Tyran Stokes debacle?
Good morning, BBN! The Tyran Stokes recruitment is finally over as the No. 1 player in the 2027 class chose the Kansas Jayhawks on ESPN Tuesday night. Now that leaves Mark Pope and his staff with some huge question marks with their 2026-27 roster, especially when it comes to star power. Can they find it? […]
Kentucky offers 5-star recruit Ryan Hampton, but is another SEC school ahead?
Kentucky basketball has officially entered the mix for one of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class, extending an offer to 5-star small forward Ryan Hampton on Monday, per his social media. Hampton, a 6-foot-6, 190-pound standout from Daytona Beach, Florida, is ranked as the No. 5 overall player and the No. 1 small […]
The Tyran Stokes saga was painfully similar to Caleb Wilson for Kentucky
Everyone loves Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal. They are the undisputed gold standard of sports television, well, NBA television. But for Kentucky Basketball fans, seeing the iconic Inside the NBA crew pop up on their screens during a recruiting announcement is quickly becoming a nightmare. Twice within the past year, Kentucky […]
Why Tyran Stokes’ decision day was a horrible look for Mark Pope and his staff
There’s really no sugarcoating it: This was a brutal day for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball program. When news broke that Tyran Stokes would announce his decision Tuesday night during ESPN’s NBA Tip-off, it was widely believed that the Kansas Jayhawks would be the choice (and, shocker, they were). That didn’t stop Pope and […]
No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas over Kentucky
In a major recruiting decision that shifts the landscape of the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes, the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect, has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks over Kentucky Basketball. Stokes announced the decision during Tuesday’s NBA Tip-Off show on ESPN. The 6-foot-7, 5-star small forward had long been a top target for Mark Pope, […]
Justin McBride commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
Kentucky Basketball needed a win in the transfer portal, and Mark Pope just delivered one. Following a frustrating stretch of misses, the Wildcats have bounced back. Justin McBride has decided that he is committing to play for the Cats, giving the roster a high-upside offensive weapon who is coming off the best season of his […]
UK President Eli Capilouto provides update on athletic director search
UK President Eli Capilouto provided a detailed update on the University of Kentucky’s athletic director search on Tuesday during the Champions Blue LLC Board of Governors Meeting, outlining progress while emphasizing that the process is still ongoing. Capilouto revealed that he has talked to more than 70 people across both sports and business sectors as […]
Recruiting experts picking Kansas Jayhawks for Tyran Stokes
Decision day has arrived for Tyran Stokes, who’s long been the No. 1 recruiting target for the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball roster. But unfortunately, it appears the Kansas Jayhawks will win this battle. Shortly after news broke of Stokes’ imminent decision, On3 recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw logged a prediction in favor of Kansas. In addition, Travis […]
Kentucky transfer target Tounde Yessoufou reportedly staying in NBA Draft
As Kentucky Basketball looks to land a big fish for next season’s roster, another option is reportedly off the board, as Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou will remain in the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Recruit News. Yessoufou recently entered the transfer portal after declaring for the draft. While Kentucky was thought to be in the mix, […]
Tyran Stokes announcing college decision today
Tyran Stokes is finally ready to make his college decision, as the 5-star recruit will announce his decision today around 6:30 PM ET on ESPN’s Inside the NBA, according to Matt Norlander. It was previously reported to be at 3:30 on ESPN’s NBA Today. Stokes is deciding between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks. […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Otega Oweh dream appers over
Good morning, BBN! It was a busy day for college athletics as teams across all sports waited to see how the 5-in-5 rule would go over with the Board of Directors. With some positive movement, and it seemingly going forward, the attention immediately turned to Otega Oweh. With some comments by Derrick Morton going viral […]
Resetting the Kentucky Basketball Recruiting Big Board
The transfer portal may be closed, but that doesn’t mean roster movement is done. Kentucky Basketball has already made some significant headway in the transfer portal, securing commitments from Washington point guard Zoom Diallo, Furman guard Alex Wilkins, and 6-foot-11 international pro Ousmane N’Diaye. They have also signed Mason Williams and Zyon Hawthorne out of […]
NCAA 5-in-5 rule is set to pass, but players like Otega Oweh won’t be grandfathered in
It would appear Kentucky Basketball’s dream of Year 5 Otega Oweh just took a massive blow. On Monday, the NCAA held a meeting to determine if the 5-in-5 proposal was going to move forward, meaning college athletes would be granted five playing seasons in a five-year window if it passes. While it’s expected to pass, […]
Kentucky makes the cut for No. 2 overall recruit Obinna Ekezie Jr., a possible reclass candidate
The Kentucky Wildcats are still trying to build out their roster for the 2026-27 season, but they’re also starting to pick back up in recruiting the high school ranks for the class of 2027. Mark Pope went to pay one top-10 player in the class a visit on Monday, and now, the Cats have made […]
Positive update on Otega Oweh returning if NCAA 5-in-5 proposal passes
Update: Well…so much for that. ___________________________________________________________ The 5-for-5 rule has really put a halt to offseason recruiting at the moment as college basketball staffs wait and see if a whole new group of players becomes eligible if the rule passes. For Kentucky Basketball, it didn’t seem like much weight should be put on a return […]
Kentucky women’s basketball lands Florida transfer Me’Arah O’Neal
The Kentucky women’s basketball have added a major piece to their frontcourt, as Florida transfer Me’Arah O’Neal announced her commitment to Kentucky via Instagram. O’Neal, the daughter of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, chose the Wildcats over finalists Virginia, North Carolina, and USC, according to Talia Goodman of On3. The 6-foot-4 forward is coming off a […]
Miikka Muurinen commits to Arkansas
Miikka Muurinen has made his decision, committing to the Arkansas Razorbacks over a strong list of contenders that included Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, and others, according to Joe Tipton of Rivals. The 6-foot-10, 185-pound prospect, who plays basketball in Serbia, is ranked No. 55 overall and the No. 9 power forward in the 2026 class, […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Head Coach Rajon Rondo?
Former Kentucky Wildcat and two-time NBA champion Rajon Rondo is reportedly in the running to be a NBA head coach. According to Marc Stein, the New Orleans Pelicans are largely considering Rondo for their HC position. He spent the 2017-2018 season as the starting point guard, averaging eight points and as many assists in 65 […]
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