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Jalen Haralson drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball
The college basketball transfer portal is just heating up as it opens on Tuesday, April 7th, and the Kentucky Wildcats are expected to be involved with some of the top names. Jalen Haralson is going to be a name to watch for the Wildcats. The Notre Dame transfer had a stellar freshman season for the […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Basketball Fan Behavior
If you’ve been online over the last couple days, you’ve likely seen an ongoing discussion about Kentucky Basketball fan behavior and its role when it comes to recruiting. There’s long been a discussion about the behavior of Kentucky fans, but that has ramped up again recently with the announcement that Jasper Johnson and Brandon Garrison […]
Mark Pope: “We didn’t complete our goal”
Leading up to the 2025-26 season, we heard all Summer about “The Assignment.” It was Kentucky Basketball’s mission to win the school’s ninth national championship. The Wildcats started the season at No. 9 in the AP Poll. Then, it all went downhill. Saturday, CBS aired Kentucky Basketball Confidential, a documentary that followed the team behind […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Jasper Johnson and Brandon Garrison leave Kentucky Basketball
Good morning, BBN! The roster movement is starting to happen for the Kentucky Wildcats, as we saw two more players enter their names into the transfer portal on Friday night. Joining Jaland Lowe are freshman guard Jasper Johnson and center Brandon Garrison. Let’s first start with Johnson. The Lexington, KY native came into his freshman […]
NCAA Tournament expected to expand to 76 teams
The NCAA appears to be moving closer to expanding one of its most iconic events. According to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments are expected to grow from 68 to 76 teams in the near future. Under the proposed format, the expansion would add eight additional games to the current […]
Donald Trump signs executive order targeting college sports reform
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for “urgent national action to save college sports,” signaling a major federal push to reshape the current landscape of collegiate athletics. The order proposes sweeping changes, including federal regulation of NIL collectives, stricter transfer rules, and a revamped eligibility structure. One key component is a return […]
Twitter reacts to Brandon Garrison and Jasper Johnson entering transfer portal
The offseason continues to bring major changes for Kentucky Basketball, as fans took to social media to react to the transfers of Brandon Garrison and Jasper Johnson. Garrison, a key frontcourt piece over the past two seasons, is entering the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining. His decision drew a wide range of […]
Brandon Garrison enters transfer portal after 2 seasons at Kentucky
Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats, leaving one year of eligibility remaining as he heads into his senior season. Garrison, who transferred to Kentucky following his freshman year at Oklahoma State, developed into a solid rotational piece during his time in Lexington. Serving primarily as a […]
Kentucky freshman Jasper Johnson enters transfer portal after 1 season
Jasper Johnson, a highly touted in-state recruit, is entering the transfer portal after just one season at Kentucky, marking another offseason departure for the Wildcats after Jaland Lowe entered the portal a few days ago. Johnson’s journey to Lexington was closely followed. The Kentucky native began his high school career at Woodford County before playing […]
UK and Fanatics extend partnership, expanding NIL opportunities for student-athletes
University of Kentucky Athletics has renewed and expanded its long-term partnership with Fanatics, extending the agreement through 2038, the school announced on Friday. Fanatics Licensing Management, which has served as the University’s trademark licensing representative for more than a decade, will continue to oversee the core of the school’s merchandising, including the operation of the […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Transfer Portal Watch
With the Final Four on the horizon, it’s now been over a decade since Kentucky fans had the opportunity to watch their team be that close to a National Championship. Instead of playing this weekend, head coach Mark Pope and his program have their sights focused on how to improve their team for next season. […]
Obinna Ekezie Jr., the top-ranked center in 2027, hosts Mark Pope and staff for in-home visit
If Kentucky Basketball not having any commitments for the class of 2026 prior to last week felt weird, consider this: In the McDonald’s All-American Game this week, there were zero players committed to Kentucky playing in the game. Now, the class of 2026 can be heavily boosted with Tyran Stokes, but he’s very likely to […]
NCAA proposes barring players who remain in the NBA Draft
A lot of changes have been happening to college athletics over the last several years, as the transfer portal and NIL have entered the conversation. Now, the NCAA is considering a major rule change that applies directly to men’s college basketball. As of Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider some proposed eligibility rule […]
Kam Williams’ father weighs in on stay-go decision with Kentucky Basketball
Kam Williams earned a lot of admiration from Big Blue Nation this past March when he came back from a broken foot to play in the SEC and NCAA Tournaments. Williams broke his foot initially on Jan. 21st and had surgery shortly thereafter. But he aggressively came back for postseason play, making an impact on […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Basketball Still Elite at Ticket Sales
There are plenty of frustrations and concerns around Kentucky Basketball, but according to some recently-released data, Kentucky Basketball continues to be elite when it comes to ticket sales. A new report from Sportico shows Kentucky Basketball earned about $8 million more on basketball ticket sales than any other school. We should note that this data […]
Scouting all the early Kentucky Basketball transfer portal targets
Mark Pope is entering the most important offseason of his coaching career. It can not be understated or overstated; he must get every move inch perfect. That starts with nailing the targets he spends his NIL budget on. Here is who Kentucky is currently targeting. Brett Decker Jr., Liberty Brett Decker is a name that […]
Bill Self announcing return likely ends Kentucky’s hopes of landing Tyran Stokes
Bill Self announced Wednesday afternoon that he will return for another season as head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks. There have been questions about whether Self would retire after he mentioned that he would be discussing his coaching future with his family due to concerns over health-related issues in recent years. Self’s announcement is big […]
Sharpshooting Kentucky native Brett Decker Jr. is a name to watch for Wildcats
There are a lot of names to keep an eye on when the transfer portal opens on April 7th. Kentucky Basketball will likely have a roster filled with mostly transfers next season, which is fine. That’s how Mark Pope’s first roster at Kentucky was built, and it got the Cats to the Sweet 16. Another […]
Kentucky Basketball showing interest in Tyrone Riley yet again
The Kentucky Wildcats are geared up to build their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mark Pope and staff are expected to be involved with San Francisco standout Tyrone Riley, according to Jacob Polacheck at KSR. Riley, a 6-6 small forward who averaged 12.2 points (36.8% from deep), 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and one steal […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Receivers making strides in spring practice
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Football has entered a new era as Will Stein has taken over the program. With his first spring practice well underway, the fanbase and national media alike are all intrigued about how good the Cats could be this coming fall. We have heard a ton about the play of quarterback Kenny […]
Camren Hunter drawing interest from Kentucky Basketball
The transfer portal doesn’t open until April 7th, but it’s not too early to start knowing players the Wildcats could be in play for when it opens, and one name to watch for is Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter. According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck, kentucky is expected to be involved with Hunter once he officially […]
Kentucky Football set to hire Erynn Love in recruiting role
The Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up for the 2026 season with a total rebuild of their coaching staff. Will Stein and Co. are making sure they have all their bases covered before the Cats take the field in August. According to Justin Rowland, the Wildcats are expected to hire Erynn Love, who’s currently Tulsa’s Director […]
Who is the most important player for Kentucky Basketball to retain?
Greetings, BBN! A busy offseason is underway for the Kentucky Wildcats, who are undergoing shakeups to both the coaching staff and the roster ahead of next season. Player-wise, we already know Jaland Lowe is entering the transfer portal, while Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen no longer have any college eligibility. Braydon Hawthorne has also announced […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: McDonald’s All-American Gameday
Good morning, BBN! It is game day for some of the top players in the country as the McDonald’s All-American Game will tip off tonight in Arizona. For Kentucky, this game has become a time when we get a chance to watch recruits take the floor who will be headed to Lexington next season. At […]
Kentucky Basketball eyeing Finley Bizjack in transfer portal
Kentucky Basketball is reportedly expected to be involved in the pursuit of Butler Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack, who announced Monday that he will enter the transfer portal, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR. Bizjack, a 6-foot-3 combo guard, had a standout 2025-26 season, averaging 17.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 31 games. He […]
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