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Mark Pope gives an update on Kentucky Basketball’s final roster spot
The Kentucky Wildcats still have one final roster spot remaining, but Mark Pope isn’t in any rush to get it filled. As the team heads to Las Vegas for some bonding and a few fun events, the third-year head coach is feeling good about his roster as he enters Year 3. Pope joined KSR on […]
Mark Pope provides update on Jamal Crawford possibly joining the Kentucky coaching staff
Jamal Crawford has been a guy Kentucky Basketball fans have had their minds fixated on this summer. The possibility of the three-time NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year joining Mark Pope’s coaching staff in Kentucky has been enticing, and he would join former NBA All-Star Mo Williams to form an elite coaching staff consisting of […]
Who will be the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball team MVP?
Greetings, BBN! While Kentucky Basketball is looking for one more player to fill that 15th scholarship, the 2067-27 roster is pretty much set, so we want to hear your opinion on who this team’s MVP will be. Malachi Moreno is the big returner after a promising freshman season that could have made him an NBA […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: SEC Network Takeover Day
Good afternoon, BBN! Big Blue Nation will take center stage on Wednesday as Kentucky Athletics takes over the SEC Network for a full 24 hours of Wildcats programming. The annual SEC Network Takeover gives each school in the conference an entire day to showcase memorable games, championship moments, and other highlights from across its athletic […]
Breaking down the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball schedule thus far
We’re months and months away from the ball being tipped to start the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball season, but year three of the Mark Pope era has a ton on the line, and a difficult but fun journey ahead. The matchup Kentucky had rolling with Gonzaga year after year has now been canceled, but there are […]
Kentucky legend Josh Hines-Allen named to PFF’s SEC All-Decade Team
Former Kentucky Football star Josh Hines-Allen has added another honor to his career after being named to Pro Football Focus’ SEC All-Decade Team as one of the conference’s top edge defenders. Hines-Allen, formerly known as Josh Allen during his college career, was recognized alongside former Alabama standout Will Anderson Jr., with the duo standing out […]
Kentucky Basketball could play West Virginia on Black Friday, per report
It won’t be long until we get the complete 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball schedule. Until then, we’ll be getting announcements and reports about who the Cats are slated to face next season. According to KSR’s Matt Jones, Kentucky is working to set up a matchup with the West Virginia Mountaineers on Black Friday, the day after […]
Former Kentucky guard Quade Green joins La Familia
La Familia has added another familiar face to its roster, as former Kentucky point guard Quade Green is set to make his debut with the Wildcats alumni team in the 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Green will be participating with La Familia for the first time as the program enters its third summer […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: J Batt contract buyout controversy
Good morning, BBN! There was plenty of new starting up on Monday as the US faced off with Belgium, and the NBA Summer League is getting heated up. However, for Kentucky Wildcat fans, the biggest news of the day came from off the court. After being announced as the new Athletic Director a few weeks […]
Mark Pope’s Milan Momcilovic demand could rewrite Kentucky Basketball history
Mark Pope doesn’t want perfection from his newest weapon. He wants an absolute barrage. We’ve all heard the quote by now, and if you haven’t, go check out Alex Frank’s awesome piece by clicking here. Pope’s vision for Milan Momcilovic is something we have never seen in Kentucky Basketball history. He wants him to take […]
Kentucky makes the cut for 5-star recruit DeMarcus Henry
On Monday night, 5-star wing/small forward DeMarcus Henry announced that he has trimmed his list to eight schools. The list includes Kentucky, North Carolina, BYU, Louisville, UConn, Kansas, Ohio State, and Arkansas. Henry is a smooth, three-level lefty scorer who is highly sought after by many programs all around the country. Originally from California, currently […]
J Batt remains committed to UK following Michigan State president changeup
There have been a lot of changes to UK Athletics recently. Out are John Calipari, Mitch Barnhart, and Mark Stoops. In are Mark Pope, Will Stein, and J Batt. Change is good… even if it comes at a cost. Batt, who is leaving Michigan State to become UK’s next athletic director, was set to have […]
Where Kentucky Basketball recruits stand in the latest round of 2027 recruiting rankings
In the dog days of the summer, there’s not a whole lot going on across college athletics. We are currently receiving some fun, short clips highlighting the upcoming team practices. One recent piece of news that caught our attention is that all the main recruiting sites have updated their high school rankings recently. 247 Sports […]
Harrowing details emerge about Kerr Kriisa’s arrest by the FBI
While you were out partying this Fourth of July Weekend, enjoying fireworks and everything else on America’s 250th Birthday, former Kentucky Wildcat Kerr Kriisa’s life took a turn for the worse. Like, a really bad and harrowing return. KSR’s Jack Pilgrim reported Saturday night that Kerr Kriisa was arrested by the FBI in connection with […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Nikola Kusturica Watch
Kentucky Basketball has had its eyes on Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica as they maneuver through the off-season, and had to be “wowed” Sunday when he scored 37 points in a loss to Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. Serbia’s loss to the United States earned them the silver medal — their highest finish ever […]
Kenny Minchey draws comparison to 49ers QB Brock Purdy
In the world of college football recruiting and scouting, player comparisons are often a double-edged sword for both the player and fans. They can set unfair expectations or highlight genuine potential. Recently, On3 drew a comparison that has Kentucky fans buzzing: new Wildcats quarterback Kenny Minchey and NFL star Brock Purdy. “Kenny Michey’s compact build […]
Milan Momcilovic: Conferences are more similar now with the transfer portal
If there’s one word that I can use to describe Milan Momcilovic, after hearing him speak to the media Thursday, it’s “smart.” Momcilovic is a smart player, but he’s also smart in the sense that he knows what’s happening around college basketball. I asked him on Thursday if playing in the Big 12 has prepared […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Wildcats in the NBA Summer League
Several former Kentucky Wildcats will be suiting up in the NBA Summer League. More than a dozen former Wildcats will look to make a name for themselves on the summer league circuit in hopes of earning an NBA contract. Looking at some former players who are grinding it out in the summer circuit, recently-drafted Otega […]
Grayson Willoughby named MaxPreps National Player of the Year as Kentucky signee shines
Louisville (Ky.) Trinity standout and Kentucky baseball signee Grayson Willoughby has been named the 2026 MaxPreps National Baseball Player of the Year, adding another major honor to a historic senior season. MaxPreps announced the award on Independence Day Eve, recognizing Willoughby as the nation’s top high school baseball player after a dominant year on both […]
Mark Pope’s risky Donnie Freeman gamble unfortunately pays off
This week, news came out that St. John’s incoming transfer Donnie Freeman will miss the entire 2026-27 season with an Achilles tear. It is absolutely gut-wrenching for a young man who has already spent so much time on the trainer’s table. Seeing a player’s season end in July just sucks, man. Freeman played in just […]
Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Former Kentucky Basketball guard and recent La Familia TBT addition Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR. Kriisa, who recently completed his final college season at Cincinnati, was expected to suit up for La Familia in The Basketball Tournament before beginning […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Happy 4th of July!
Good morning, BBN, and happy 4th of July! Fun fact: July is the only month in the calendar year without any University of Kentucky sporting events. That doesn’t mean there isn’t activity. The basketball teams are hard at work in practice, and the football team is doing summer training. However, it all stops this weekend […]
Where Kentucky Basketball stands in updated ESPN and CBS Sports preseason rankings
Last offseason, Kentucky Basketball was considered a top-10 team and a true title contender, but ended the season as one of the most disappointing teams in the country, winning just one game in the NCAA Tournament. This offseason, Kentucky is barely cracking the top 15 in most preseason rankings and will look to climb the […]
Milan Momcilovic on Tennessee: “I want to get them back”
Even though Milan Momcilovic spent the first three seasons at Iowa State, he’s aware of the rivalry he’s coming to at Kentucky. Yes, there’s Kentucky – Louisville. There’s also Kentucky – Tennessee. Given how each of the five games has gone between Kentucky and Tennessee in Mark Pope’s first two seasons, with Kentucky 4-1 in […]
Mark Pope compares Alex Wilkins to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and it’s easy to see why
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t supposed to be a one-and-done future MVP when he committed to Kentucky Basketball. But the two-time NBA MVP couldn’t be denied once he stepped on the court in Lexington. And Mark Pope sees similar traits in Furman transfer Alex Wilkins. During a shot clock segment where he was asked to speak on […]
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