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Kentucky vs South Carolina Injury Report: DJ Miller and Tavion Wallace ruled out
It is almost gameday for Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. An important game for both teams, they will both take the field shorthanded tomorrow afternoon. For Kentucky, they will be without several key contributors as DJ Miller, Alex Afari, Tavion Wallace, […]
Twitter reactions to Kentucky hiring John Pelphrey
On Friday, Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope added an “Unforgettable” to the staff in the director of player development role. John Pelphrey, from Paintsville, played for the Wildcats from 1987-1992. He’s since spent over three decades coaching in assistant and head coaching roles from 1993-2026. Now, he returns to his old Kentucky home, this […]
Alex Afari, Mark Mitchell, and Seth Trimble among players now ineligible after NCAA wins appeal in Kentucky
As the college football season rolls along while college basketball nears its return, a major development came late Friday that affects both sports. The Kentucky Court of Appeals has dissolved the temporary injunction that had allowed athletes in the class of 2022 to play this season. Players involved in the Kentucky lawsuit vs. the NCAA […]
John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff
Mark Pope has found a new assistant, as John Pelphrey is joining the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff as the director of player development, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. A UK legend who was part of The Unforgettables, Pelphrey played in Lexington from 1987-92. The Paintsville native would later play professionally in France before beginning his […]
A “special NBA guest” is coming to Big Blue Madness: Who will it be?
It appears Kentucky is planning to have a surprise guest tonight who currently plays in the NBA. Cullen Honohan, also known as Coach All Hail, appears to have been welcomed by Kentucky to gain some behind-the-scenes access and showcase the facilities in and around campus. Honohan has posted videos from the Rupp Arena locker room, […]
Big Blue Madness 2026 preview, how to watch, and open discussion
The college basketball season is officially here for the Kentucky Wildcats, as the men’s and women’s teams will take the court during Big Blue Madness on Friday night at Rupp Arena. This will be the first opportunity for fans to see the teams together, aside from the open practice that head coach Mark Pope held during […]
Kentucky Basketball makes top 25 in pair of new rankings, but Mark Pope’s ceiling hinges on his guards
Mark Pope is a big believer in signs. Before last season, he kept saying he saw the number 9 everywhere. That never materialized into a banner, mostly due to a barrage of injuries. But this year, another number keeps popping up around Kentucky basketball. 19. That is where both CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish and Andy […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Big Blue Madness Begins and CJ Rosser Visits
Kentucky Football has been the talk of the Bluegrass the last few weeks, allowing Big Blue Madness to potentially sneak up on some UK fans. The signature event for Kentucky Basketball is scheduled for this evening at Rupp Arena, as both the men’s and women’s teams will kick off their 2026-2027 seasons. Men’s head coach […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Louisville Cardinals time and TV channel confirmed
Kentucky Basketball’s matchup with Louisville was the third game of the season for both teams. It was played on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, the earliest date ever for Kentucky vs. Louisville on the hardwood. This year, the game is on a more traditional date on Saturday, December 12th. But there is a unique element […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Injury Report: Tavion Wallace is questionable
The Kentucky Wildcats are getting prepared to head to Columbia as they face off with Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. In what has become a pivotal game for the Gamecocks, the Cats are going to look to spoil the party and move to 4-1 on the season. However, for the first time this […]
Kentucky Basketball posts opening for assistant coach position
We’re just days removed from Kentucky Basketball Media Day, where Mark Pope was asked numerous things, one of them being the potential to add another coach to the staff with an assistant role still open. On Monday, Pope’s answer was, “Technically, there’s no exact right number on our staff. I like our staff so much […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Lance Heard to Bengals in NFL Mock Draft
Could Kentucky have a first-round pick on its offensive line? A new mock draft from CBS Sports has Wildcats offensive tackle Lance Heard being picked 25th overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. “Heard would fit in on the Bengals’ line in the run game where he’s a certified people mover. He wouldn’t […]
Nyck Harbor will present a major test for Kentucky defense
South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor is one of those guys who, when he steps on the football field, you notice him right away. At 6-foot-5, he is taller than most every cornerback who will line up against him. But his secret weapon is that he is probably faster than them, too. NFL scouts estimate […]
Kentucky’s presence was felt throughout NBA Media Days
With NBA Media Days taking place this week, let’s take a look at some of the notable stories involving former Kentucky Wildcats. Milwaukee Bucks We’ve seen in the past that professional organizations tease some of their players by sneaking in a hat or shirt from another team for them to sign, and the reactions are […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Injury Report: DJ Miller is doubtful
The Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina Gamecocks have released their first injury reports. For Kentucky, the big news is wide receiver DJ Miller is listed as doubtful. That would be a major loss to a wide receiver room that isn’t exactly deep. Starting long-snapper Cole Marszalek is also doubtful, and backup cornerback Grant Grayton has […]
Malachi Moreno believes Ousmane N’Diaye has All-American potential
When Ousmane N’Diaye committed to Kentucky on April 24, most fans would have been lying if they said they had heard of him. Now, with the season less than a month away, Big Blue Nation has learned more and more about him over the offseason. From learning he technically committed while watching the Michael Jackson […]
Kentucky Football hints at throwback game when LSU visits on October 10
Historically, Kentucky Football fans haven’t had all that much to look forward to once the month of October arrived. Under Will Stein’s leadership, the Cats are aiming to change that unfortunate fact in 2026. So far, they’re off to one heck of a start through four games. UK currently ranks 24th in the nation after […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina game glance, opening odds, and early prediction
No. 24 Kentucky football did not look its best in the first half against South Alabama, but the Wildcats took a 24-21 lead into halftime thanks to a two-minute stretch that featured a rushing touchdown, an interception, and a field goal just before the break. The second half was a complete 180, as Kentucky shut […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Paul Osaruyi recaps UK Basketball visit
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky welcomed one of the top big men in the 2027 recruiting class to Lexington over the weekend, with four-star center Paul Osaruyi making his first official visit to UK. The 6-foot-9, 225-pound prospect got an up-close look at Mark Pope’s program, spending time around the team and watching the Wildcats practice. […]
Shane Beamer on his South Carolina team: “I know they’ll respond the right way” vs. Kentucky
Kentucky Football’s next opponent is a wounded animal. South Carolina returned LaNorris Sellers, who some scouts had as the QB3 heading into the season. Dylan Stewart had a first-round grade, and fans were hoping WR Nyck Harbor would show why he was a top-15 recruit out of high school. Instead, South Carolina has now lost […]
Kentucky has an Achilles’ heel it must remedy as SEC play heats up
Kentucky is 3-1 through September, its first month with Will Stein as its head coach. The Wildcats are halfway to bowl eligibility. Progress is being made at a rapid rate, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a potential Achilles heel on this team. If the Cats are going to continue to win SEC games, one […]
Reese Alston completes surprise official visit with Kentucky Basketball
What a surprise on this Tuesday night, as class of 2027 5-star point guard Reese Alston has completed his official visit with Kentucky Basketball, he announced on Twitter. Alston originally planned to visit Lexington from Oct. 13-14 but made the trip earlier than expected. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound point guard plays for Second Baptist School in […]
Former Kentucky Basketball target Marcio Santos spurns LSU to head overseas
Over the summer, Kentucky Basketball seemed attached to nearly every European player looking to make the jump to college basketball. One of those players, Marcio Santos, decided he wanted to play for Will Wade down in Baton Rouge. However, that pairing was short-lived, as Santos has decided to head back to Europe to continue his […]
Mark Pope talks about his beard, Larry Bird, and Kentucky Basketball
When the leaves start to change in Lexington, basketball season isn’t too far behind. Big Blue Madness sold out in exactly 22 minutes this year, leaving over 23,000 people waiting in a digital queue and prompting Mark Pope to joke about building a 120,000-seat arena just to fit everyone. BBN would sell it out on […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Injury onslaught continues for UK Basketball
Good morning BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats basketball season tip-off is only a few days away as the Cats will take the floor at Rupp Arena on Friday night for Big Blue Madness. Mark Pope’s first two seasons have been up and down, but one thing has been constant: Injuries. The first season, it was Lamont […]
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