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Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope gives an update on the upcoming 2026-27 season during a press conference in Lexington, Kentucky July 24, 2026.

One of Mark Pope’s new portal targets comes with a red flag that should alarm Kentucky fans

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La Familia's TBT run comes to a pained end as Davis Steel steal the championship in Lexington

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Aug 2, 2026

Two names have already emerged as Mark Pope and Kentucky hit the revamped transfer portal

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Aug 1, 2026

The NCAA injunction may have given Will Stein a golden ticket for Kentucky's defense

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Aug 1, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

A shocking new NCAA ruling could change Mark Pope’s third year at Kentucky for the better

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Jul 31, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after a made three point basket against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kam Williams’ unreal toughness may very well save Mark Pope’s third Kentucky season

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Jul 31, 2026

La Familia’s Kahlil Whitney celebrates making the winning bucket against Boeheim’s Army in the semifinal of The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum.
July 26, 2026

La Familia absolutely crushes Kansas alumni to lock in spot for $2 million TBT finale

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Jul 29, 2026

U of L's Pete Nochta is the director of recruiting for football in Louisville, Ky. on Feb. 8, 2023.

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Kentucky Football plugs the leak at general manager with a former Louisville staffer

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to the media during practice day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Mark Pope may have just found his next major get for Kentucky's momentous 2027 class

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Jul 29, 2026

Jul 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Pat Biondo stepping down leaves Kentucky Football with a desperate NIL-related need

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Jul 28, 2026

La Familia’s Archie Goodwin makes a shot against Boeheim’s Army’s Cole Swider in the semifinal of The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum.
July 26, 2026

La Familia will turn back time to Kentucky's last championship in a dream TBT semifinal

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Jul 28, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Mark Pope, Kentucky won't come across any easy wins with their SEC schedule this year

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Jul 27, 2026

La Familia's Willie Cauley-Stein (2) dunks the ball in the first period as La Familia and The Ville compete in Game 3 of their best-of-three series in The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky., on July 22, 2026.

La Familia inches closer to a TBT championship with a tight-knit win over Boeheim's Army

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Jul 26, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out a play during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Everything Kentucky fans missed throughout Mark Pope's unbelievable week of recruiting

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Jul 24, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Not even Mark Pope's optimism can break the brutal news of Kam Williams' foot surgery

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Jul 24, 2026

La Familia’s Sean McNeil celebrates with Andrew Harrison after making a three against The Ville in first game of The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum.
July 18, 2026

La Familia buries The Ville as Kentucky's alumni team moves on from the rivalry series

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Jul 22, 2026

Jun 8, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats infielder Ryan Nicholson (25) fives Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Oregon State Beavers at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Mingione has hit a new stride on the recruiting trail for Kentucky's 2027 class

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Jul 22, 2026

La Familia's Archie Goodwin (10) smiled at his bench while dunking the ball during the first round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Archie Goodwin could not have returned to Kentucky's La Familia at a more crucial time

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Jul 22, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Dante Dowdell (2) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Former Kentucky running back Dante Dowdell hospitalized after an ATV accident

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Jul 21, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates from the sideline during the first half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is swooping in on a 5-star guard that Louisville have long had their eyes on

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Jul 21, 2026

La Familia’s Aaron Harrison scores a three against Herd That in the Lexington Regional Final of the TBT.
July 23, 2024

Former Cat Aaron Harrison sounds off on players ghosting La Familia after brutal loss

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Jul 21, 2026

La Familia’s Chris Coffey tries to stop The Ville’s Jae Withers in first game of The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum.
July 18, 2026

Rivalry tempers flare as La Familia suffers a blowout loss to The Ville in TBT's game 2

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Jul 20, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein speaks during his introductory press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Will Stein's one reason for taking the Kentucky job is all fans have ever wanted

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Jul 20, 2026

La Familia's Willie Cauley-Stein (2) grabs the rebound against The Ville's Montrezl Harrell (5) during their game on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. during the quarter finals of The Basketball Tournament.

La Familia's roster woes may put a stopper in their winning momentum against The Ville

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Jul 20, 2026

La Familia's Andrew Harrison (5) makes his way around The Ville's Russ Smith (6) during their game on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. during the quarter finals of The Basketball Tournament.

La Familia overcome their shorthanded roster to teach The Ville a game one lesson in TBT

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Jul 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky's latest uninspired schedule addition will have fans shrugging their shoulders

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Jul 17, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) assistant coach Jamal Crawford against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA legend Jamal Crawford turns down Kentucky job, forcing Mark Pope to look elsewhere

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Jul 16, 2026

Moeller third baseman Matt Ponatoski (29) talks with head coach Tim Held during the Crusaders' win over Butler in the DI regional semifinal game at Miami University Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Matt Ponatoski stuns, picks Kentucky over a hometown run with the Cincinnati Reds

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Jul 15, 2026

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