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It’s not looking like we will see Jayden Quaintance back on the floor for Kentucky Basketball in the immediate future. Mark Pope said Thursday that Quaintance is dealing with some swelling again from some rehab work he’s been doing, so any possible return to in-game action is “not imminent,” according to the Kentucky head coach. […]
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Good morning, BBN! This is exactly what Kentucky Basketball needed: a documentary taking us through this season. CBS released a sneak peek of “Kentucky Basketball CONFIDENTIAL,” which you can watch below, and some of the shots and speeches will get you fired up. It’s no secret that this year has been tumultuous, which is actually […]
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When Kentucky Basketball stormed back from down 18 points against LSU back on January 14th, there were feelings of excitement and relief. Excitement for Malachi Moreno swishing a buzzer-beater, off a great full-court pass from Collin Chandler, for the win, but also relief that the Wildcats won after being down 18 points against an LSU […]
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When you think about Kentucky basketball, what is your first thought? Your first memory? I bet it’s with someone else, and that is what makes this place so special. Yes, the wins are huge, but it is the shared connections and memories that make this a family. Few communities in sports can rally like BBN. […]
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Kentucky Basketball has a few natural rivalries: Tennessee, Louisville, and Indiana. And then there are the rivals we gained along the way: Duke, UNC, and Florida. Kentucky and Florida had the most SEC victories from 2000 to 2020. It’s almost always a game both fanbases circle, and last year was purely electric. The undefeated Gators […]
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Good morning, BBN! The vibes are back for Kentucky Basketball after they completed their second successful comeback against the Vols this season. That’s a second straight season sweep for Mark Pope over Rick Barnes and Tennessee. Not only are the Cats winning, but their denim jerseys went viral over the weekend, with many fans wanting […]
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Will Stein has been a head coach for just a few months, but he moves like a veteran executive. From the moment he arrived in Lexington, Stein understood that the job was too big for one man. To succeed in the SEC, he knew he needed an elite front office. He didn’t hesitate. He brought […]
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Collin Chandler has been on an absolute heater lately. The LSU pass, the Tennessee steal, the turnaround jumper at Arkansas, a late three against Ole Miss, and finally the huge three that sent Rupp into a frenzy against Tennessee on Saturday. But he has been doing this for a lot longer than just the last […]
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There was a time Kentucky was seen as one of the top contenders for Caleb Holt. That time appears to have passed. For much of Holt’s recruitment, Alabama has been the favorite for the 5-star prospect, who is also a native of the state, though the Wildcats were thought to be making up a lot […]
17 days ago | 2 reads
As the Kentucky Wildcats continue to surge on the court, there’s still a lingering concern off of it. With no high school recruits committed for next season, the hope was that Christian Collins would eventually become Kentucky’s first pledge in the class of 2026. But while things looked good for a while in Collins’ recruitment, […]
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Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats rallied past the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday and looked good doing it as they unveiled the denim uniforms. A tribute to the 1996 National Championship team, it was a great night at Rupp Arena, which featured several beloved Wildcats. Now, Mark Pope is comparing two current Cats to two […]
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There are currently three active Division I men’s basketball head coaches who have at least 850 career on-court wins. They are legends for a reason. Guys with the plaques in Springfield or will have one someday. Guys who have seen everything. Mark Pope has faced all three of them this season. His record? 4-0. And […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats won another slugfest against Tennessee on Saturday night as they moved to 8-3 in SEC play. We have heard plenty over the last few days about the team’s growth in physicality, and that showed some down the stretch against the Vols. However, it didn’t help out on the boards. Rick Barnes’ team […]
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Greetings, BBN! Look who is taking over the league! After starting 0-2 and trying to avoid being buried in last place, the Kentucky Wildcats have surged all the way to 2nd place after their latest improbable comeback. Three weeks after climbing back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Tennessee Volunteersin Knoxville, they dug out […]
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Kentucky Wildcats senior guard Otega Oweh has been named the SEC Co-Player of the Week after guiding his team to wins over the Oklahoma Sooners and No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers. Oweh shared the weekly award with Alabama Crimson Tide standout Labaron Philon Jr. In those victories, Oweh averaged 22.5 points (60.7% shooting), 3.5 rebounds, and […]
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It finally happened. Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats are back in the top 25 after checking in at No. 25 in the AP Top 25 Poll. The Coaches Poll does not include the Wildcats but does have them receiving the most votes of anyone outside the top 25. Meanwhile, Kenny Brooks and his team […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats added another comeback to their resume last night as they knocked off the Tennessee Volunteers for the second time this season. How did they do it both times? Defense and physicality. The second part of that has become an emphasis for this coaching staff. Earlier last week, Andrija Jelavic talked about the […]
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If you were inside the state and you were watching the Super Bowl last night (I can’t blame you if you didn’t; it was a defensive slog for much of the game), you saw the Kentucky Football Super Bowl spot. But just in case you missed it, here you go. It all starts here Will […]
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Former Kentucky Wildcats guard Anthony Epps, a hometown hero from Marion County and a key member of the legendary 1995–96 “Untouchables” national championship team, shared powerful words on the radio following Kentucky’s 14-point comeback win over Tennessee on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. Epps, who played for the Wildcats from 1993–97, watched as the current […]
19 days ago | 1 read
The Kentucky Wildcats once again fell behind against Tennessee in the first half, and once again, they came back in the second half and made big plays down the stretch to secure another win against the Volunteers. If last night felt like watching a movie you had already seen, that’s understandable. Kentucky trailed by as […]
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What a night at Rupp Arena. Seriously, what a night. That’s a night and game Big Blue Nation is going to remember for a long time. On a night where the 1996 National Championship Team, “The Untouchables,” a team that Mark Pope was a captain on, was honored before the game, Big Blue Nation applauded […]
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The improbable comeback stories for Mark Pope and this Kentucky Basketball team are becoming absurd. Saturday night was just another example of lightning striking for this roster again as they took down the Tennessee Volunteers 74-71. In fact, it was about the best example imaginable in terms of historical victories at Rupp Arena. Corey Price […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Captain Clutch. That’s it. That’s the lede. With 27.4 seconds remaining, Collin Chandler hit an ear-shattering 3-pointer to give the Kentucky Wildcats a 71-69 lead. Three free throws later, and the Wildcats had an improbable 74-71 win over the Tennessee Volunteers. The Wildcats were down 14 at halftime, 47-33. Then, their defense clamped down in […]
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Kentucky Basketball hoped to celebrate the return of the denim jerseys with a win, and they delivered in dramatic fashion, defeating the Tennessee Volunteers by a final score of 74-71 after trailing 47-33 at halftime. In their first time wearing the iconic denim uniforms since the 1995–96 championship season, and with members of the “Untouchables” […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night in Lexington. Game time is set for 8:30 PM ET on ESPN. The Cats are 1.5-point favorites. Mark Pope’s squad is now 16-7 on the season after winning two straight games and seven of the last eight. Last week, the Cats were embarrassed […]
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