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Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Milan Momcilovic puts Kentucky&#39;s roster miles ahead of Mark Pope&#39;s mess last season</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/milan-momcilovic-puts-kentucky-s-roster-miles-ahead-of-mark-pope-s-mess-last-season-01kt52fgyh0q?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Holbrook</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt52fgyh0q</guid><description>The lone addition of Milan Momcilovic comfortably separates Kentucky&#39;s current team from last year&#39;s misfire.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7006,h_3940,x_0,y_109/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kt79k7f8y1wr4g6t64.jpg" caption="Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 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Center. Louisville defeated N.C. State 118-77. 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Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Latest report reveals Kentucky is facing new competition in Milan Momcilovic race</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/latest-report-reveals-kentucky-is-facing-new-competition-in-milan-momcilovic-race-01ksjpwbgzhq?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksjpwbgzhq</guid><description>While Kentucky remains in heavy pursuit of Milan Momcilovic, another suitor may be looking to get seriously involved.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:32:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3946,h_2219,x_30,y_380/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/198/01ksjqeazzwqaew67d6b.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. 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Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky slipping into the postseason can&#39;t distract from Nick Mingione&#39;s struggles</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-slipping-into-the-postseason-can-t-distract-from-nick-mingione-s-struggles-01ksg4xmnvzw?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Holbrook</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksg4xmnvzw</guid><description>The Bat Cats, in spite of eeking into the NCAA Tournament, are at an impasse in progress that may go back to their head coach.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:58:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5281,h_2970,x_817,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/198/01ksjbr4p54z4keepz94.jpg" caption="Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione walks to the pitchers mound during a NCAA baseball game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on April 18, 2025. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Holbrook"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ryan Hampton not reclassifying means Mark Pope has only one option on the wing</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/ryan-hampton-not-reclassifying-means-mark-pope-has-only-one-option-on-the-wing-01ksggydc8wy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksggydc8wy</guid><description>With five-star Ryan Hampton deciding not to reclassify, Kentucky and Mark Pope seem to have only one obvious option left on the wing.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2352,h_1323,x_42,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/198/01ksgh48eam36tq3m0b5.jpg" caption="Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky rumored to be ramping up pursuit for star transfer Milan Momcilovic</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-rumored-to-be-ramping-up-pursuit-for-star-transfer-milan-momcilovic-01ksfxym8sp5?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksfxym8sp6</guid><description>With the NBA Draft deadline fast approaching, a recent rumor suggests thtat Kentucky is turning on the recruiting jets for Milan Momcilvoic.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:23:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2106,h_1184,x_244,y_314/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/198/01ksgemejphsfw7s240d.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Donovan Atwell (12) defends Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. 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Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will Stein adds more offensive firepower to Kentucky&#39;s momentous 2027 class</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/will-stein-adds-more-offensive-firepower-to-kentucky-s-momentous-2027-class-01ks5vs5v8k1?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks5vs5v8k1</guid><description>Will Stein struck once again on the recruiting trail with another promising addition to Kentucky&#39;s 2027-28 class.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:13:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4007,h_2253,x_0,y_276/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ks5w63xxrx6tpxekqd.jpg" caption="Santaluces running back Kelsey Gerald runs the ball against the Gators in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on August 29, 2025. | GREG LOVETT/PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky set as the latest name in a viral string of WWE collaborations</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-set-as-the-latest-name-in-a-viral-string-of-wwe-collaborations-01ks3sev6qj4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Holbrook</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3sev6qj4</guid><description>One of the hottest names in the WWE is taking a trip to Lexington for a one-of-a-kind collaboration.</description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3476,h_1955,x_0,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ks3sh574ne2wc4k080.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats fans celebrate a basket during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Holbrook"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3-star tight end forces Will Stein&#39;s first miss in a big blue moon</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/3-star-tight-end-forces-will-stein-s-first-miss-in-a-big-blue-moon-01ks3ex7tg97?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3ex7tg97</guid><description>Will Stein, in spite of his current recruiting trail tear, just encountered a rare miss in the form of a three-star pass-catcher.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:13:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2493,h_1402,x_157,y_267/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ks3ezy49n22adrxpf1.jpg" caption="New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | Michael Clevenger/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Milan Momcilovic predicted to return to college in a Kentucky vs. Louisville face off</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/milan-momcilovic-predicted-to-return-to-college-in-a-kentucky-vs-louisville-face-off-01ks35hkvsdx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks35hkvsdx</guid><description>Milan Momcilovic may be trending back to the collegiate level, and a pair of bitter bluegrass rivals are battling for his commitment.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:23:57 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_207/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ks35n35xp7tmn4nkgz.jpg" caption="Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) takes a three-point shot over Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball showdown on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. | Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kentucky Baseball leaves postseason hopes up to chance after SEC Tournament loss</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-baseball-leaves-postseason-hopes-up-to-chance-after-sec-tournament-loss-01ks1p53fykm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks1p53fykm</guid><description>After a tough loss in game one of the SEC Tournament, the Bat Cats have left their postseason hopes entirely up to chance.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4724,h_2657,x_204,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ks1p9q8qx0qm7knxdz.jpg" caption="Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione stands on the field before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Kentucky Proud Park. 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