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La Familia adds Willie Cauley-Stein, Archie Goodwin, and Reid Travis to 2026 TBT roster
La Familia officially announced three roster additions on Monday for the upcoming edition of The Basketball Tournament, including the return of two familiar fan favorites. Former Kentucky basketball stars Willie Cauley-Stein and Archie Goodwin will both return to La Familia this summer, while former Wildcat forward Reid Travis is expected to officially make his TBT […]
La Familia returns to TBT for third straight year, changes announced
It is officially year three for La Familia in The Basketball Tournament, as the University of Kentucky alumni team will once again compete this summer in the growing winner-take-all event. This year, however, TBT is introducing major changes with what it is calling “TBT 2.0.” The revamped format will feature 16 total teams, including an […]
‘Too Slow.’ How Joe B. Hall’s Larry Bird misstep reshapes the Kentucky Basketball GM debate
When Larry Bird was growing up in French Lick, Indiana, he loved listening to the Kentucky Wildcat radio broadcasts. He dreamed of becoming a Kentucky player, and that dream was close to becoming a reality. “I wanted to go to Kentucky, but Kentucky quit recruiting me,” Bird recalls. But why? Because Joe B. Hall drove […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Jamal Crawford dream lives on
Former NBA sixth-man of the year winner Jamal Crawford has been a star for NBC and Peacock on their NBA coverage this season. After spending a season with MSG contributing to their coverage of the New York Knicks, Crawford joined one of the major networks and has shined all season long. It’s been reported that […]
More basketball analysts think Malachi Moreno returns to Kentucky
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff is working thoroughly to build the best roster possible for the upcoming 2026-27 season, as Head Coach Mark Pope is heading into his third season as the men’s basketball coach. Pope has a chance to have one of the best rosters in basketball if he can land a couple more […]
Jamal Crawford hasn’t turned down a job with Kentucky Basketball just yet
The Kentucky Basketball team is still in the process of building its roster and coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Apparently, the Wildcats are still pursuing NBA legend Jamal Crawford, per Jack Pilgrim and Jacob Polacheck, as the program still has an opening on the staff following former coach Alvin Brooks’ departure to NC […]
Twitter celebrates Shai Gilgeous Alexander winning another NBA MVP Award
Former Kentucky star and current Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had Big Blue Nation celebrating across social media after it was reported that he won his second consecutive NBA Most Valuable Player award. Following ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania’s report, Kentucky fans quickly took to Twitter/X to praise Gilgeous-Alexander’s. Many fans reflected […]
Former Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVP Awards
Former Kentucky and current Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially won back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player awards, according to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania. The NBA’s official MVP announcement is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. ET, where Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Victor Wembanyama were named finalists for the […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: SEC Tournament Time for Kentucky Baseball
The Kentucky Baseball team wrapped up its regular season yesterday with a wild matchup against Arkansas that saw the Razorbacks score 10 runs in the first inning. Kentucky responded by scoring 9 runs in the 5th inning, tying the game at 12-12, but Arkansas was able to pull ahead in the 6th to secure the […]
Malachi Moreno’s NBA Draft status questioned by CBS, who says he’s still expected to return to Kentucky
When Malachi Moreno announced he would be heading to the NBA Draft and the Combine, most thought he would definitely be returning to Kentucky basketball. But then, reports began circulating that Moreno was getting really good feedback from teams who were picking in the middle and back end of the first round. A good workout […]
Mo Williams says Kentucky is “absolutely” loaded, but he wants to add more
New Kentucky assistant coach Mo Williams made his rounds on FanDuel’s Run It Back this week, joining Chandler Parsons, Michelle Beadle, and Lou Williams for a wide-ranging conversation about his move to Lexington and what Mark Pope’s roster looks like heading into the 2026-27 season. When Parsons asked whether the Wildcats were loaded up for […]
Kentucky Basketball offers 5-star recruit DeMarcus Henry
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff continue to stay aggressive on the recruiting trail, extending an offer Friday to class of 2027 5-star small forward Demarcus Henry following a strong showing at Nike EYBL Session II in Memphis. Henry, a 6-foot-7, 190-pound prospect from Arizona, is ranked No. 14 overall nationally, the […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK on the recruiting trail
Good morning, BBN! The offseason is well underway, and it is now transitioning into AAU season. As coaches from across the country head to different events starting with the live period this weekend, you can find Mark Pope and the majority of his staff in Memphis for the first Nike EYBL event of the year. […]
Former Wildcat Kyle Wiltjer gives scouting report on Ousmane N’Diaye
As basketball has become increasingly global, international recruiting has become a big component of roster construction in college basketball. Illinois just made a Final Four with a roster made up of mostly international players. While not using international talent to that extent, the Kentucky Wildcats have added at least one international prospect in three of […]
Luigi Suigo says Kentucky Basketball backed off due to NBA Draft risk
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has been very open as to how they’ll fill out the roster this offseason, whether it be high school recruits, college transfers, or even international prospects. The Wildcats have had their eye on 7-foot-3 center Luigi Suigo from the Serbian League, but it’s unlikely the Mega Superbet big man ends […]
Milan Momcilovic opens up about interest in Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky Basketball may be just one major addition away from finalizing its roster for the 2026-27 season, and one name continues to dominate the conversation: Iowa State transfer forward Milan Momcilovic. The 6-foot-8 sharpshooter is currently testing the NBA Draft waters while also exploring a potential return to college basketball, with Kentucky emerging as one […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK ranks near bottom of SEC in athletic donations
Matt Stahl is a sports writer for AL.com and, through a series of open records requests, has reported on last year’s donation revenue and broken down the 2025 totals by school across the Southeastern Conference. Other than Vanderbilt — which is a private school and is therefore not subject to open records laws — every […]
Kentucky Basketball contacts Russian center Gleb Firsov
The talk of BBN at the moment is the NBA Draft decision from Malachi Moreno. Will he stay in, or will he return to Lexington? That is a question we are still weeks away from answering, but at the moment, it seems like it could be close to a coin flip. What happens if he […]
Otega Oweh is having a stellar NBA Combine
As the NBA Draft Combine is officially underway in Chicago, Illinois, the Kentucky Wildcats have a few guys in the draft testing their luck as they look to get drafted June 23-24 in Brooklyn, New York. Two-year Wildcat Otega Oweh is making a name for himself as he’s had two great scrimmages under his belt. […]
CBS Sports makes predictions on Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic stay-go decisions
As Kentucky Basketball fans eagerly await NBA Draft decisions from Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic, a bit of good news is coming out of the NBA Combine. On Wednesday, CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter released an article in which he made predictions on who stays in the draft and who withdraws from it. You probably noticed […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Malachi Moreno opens up about his NBA Draft decision
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Basketball center Malachi Moreno continues to weigh whether he will return to Kentucky for his sophomore season or remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. When Moreno first announced he would test the NBA Draft waters, many believed the Georgetown, Kentucky native was almost certainly going to return to Lexington. Moreno reportedly […]
Kentucky target Tounde Yessoufou remains committed to staying in the NBA Draft
Former Baylor guard Tounde Yessoufou made it clear Wednesday at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago that his current focus remains on turning professional rather than returning to college basketball. Speaking with CBS Sports national college basketball writer Isaac Trotter, Yessoufou addressed the possibility of returning to the college level after entering both the NBA […]
Kentucky Basketball in the final 247 Sports transfer portal rankings
After entering the 2025-26 season with Final Four expectations in year two under head coach Mark Pope, Kentucky Basketball instead finished with a disappointing 22-14 overall record and 10-8 mark in SEC play. The Wildcats were forced to play on the opening day of the SEC Tournament before eventually falling to Florida in the quarterfinals, […]
Kentucky Baseball makes a risky NCAA Tournament bet with midweek cancelation
Kentucky Baseball, ranked as a preseason top 25 team, has found itself firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Going into the final week of the regular season, the Bat Cats were scheduled to play a single mid-week game against Northern Kentucky on Tuesday and a home weekend series against the Arkansas Razorbacks. On Monday afternoon, […]
Milan Momcilovic gives update on NBA Draft process and potential return to school
Milan Momcilovic is currently taking part in the NBA Draft Combine, and on Wednesday, he gave a brief update on where things stand as the withdrawal deadline draws near. In an interview with CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter, Momcilovic discussed the draft process and how he plans to take this to the May 27 deadline to […]
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