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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>Deep threat wide receiver Austin Coles makes Kentucky&#39;s third commitment in one day</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/deep-threat-wide-receiver-austin-coles-makes-kentucky-s-third-commitment-in-one-day-01kthv3y8bda?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kthv3y8bda</guid><description>Austin Coles committing to Kentucky makes him the third in just one day for a head coach and program on fire.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:12:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4905,h_2759,x_514,y_49/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kthv83p2as5n0vba45.jpg" caption="Austin Coles visits OSU the day of the Ohio State Buckeyes&#39; 38-15 win over the Indiana Hoosiers in an NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. | Lori Schmidt / Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will Stein doubles down on an epic recruiting run with another defensive commitment</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/will-stein-doubles-down-on-an-epic-recruiting-run-with-another-defensive-commitment-01kthjs7e2g0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kthjs7e2g0</guid><description>Will Stein can&#39;t be stopped on the recruiting trail as he continues to build an impressive Kentucky defense.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:40:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5969,h_3357,x_0,y_93/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kthk1empfd0kdx9hnc.jpg" caption="Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; The stage is set for the introductory press conference for head football coach Will Stein at Nutter Field House. 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, Kentucky leave Jeff Brohm, Louisville guessing after huge in-state commit</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/will-stein-kentucky-leave-jeff-brohm-louisville-guessing-after-huge-in-state-commit-01kthgh7w62j?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kthgh7w62j</guid><description>Will Stein just served another reminder to the rivals down the road as to who really runs the bluegrass state.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:40:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5415,h_3045,x_0,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kthgqe4mjx21738wv9.jpg" caption="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 | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Pope, Kentucky build off the Milan Momcilovic momentum with latest 5-star commit</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/mark-pope-kentucky-build-off-the-milan-momcilovic-momentum-with-latest-5-star-commit?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kthbj5bpzr</guid><description>Mark Pope has been recruiting up a storm in Lexington over the last several days. Fresh off getting Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic to be a big part of the 2026-27 team, Pope picked up the prized five-star recruit he was hoping for in the 2027 class.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7008,h_3942,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kthcvjbkamxak71tdp.jpg" caption="Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Pope has a potential log jam problem in the middle of Kentucky&#39;s rotation</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/mark-pope-has-a-potential-log-jam-problem-in-the-middle-of-kentucky-s-rotation-01ktemyqe5er?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktemyqe5er</guid><description>Kentucky has a seriously solid roster, but Mark Pope will have to pull out all the stops to make the rotation work.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:26:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6765,h_3805,x_588,y_229/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kten2ts8jm8s968b6w.jpg" caption="Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the second half against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 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>Kentucky&#39;s Jayden Quaintance may be among the NBA Draft&#39;s most underrated studs</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-s-jayden-quaintance-may-be-among-the-nba-draft-s-most-underrated-studs-01ktd6kan506?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktd6kan506</guid><description>Among our list of departed Wildcats, Jayden Quaintance is being hailed as one of the NBA Draft&#39;s most underrated prospects.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:34:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4670,h_2626,x_0,y_76/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ktd6wgnsze7r63p2k0.jpg" caption="Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images&#xA; | Brett Davis-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lane Mills"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Wildcat Kendrick Law suffers terribly timed injury prior to NFL debut</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/former-wildcat-kendrick-law-suffers-terribly-timed-injury-prior-to-nfl-debut-01ktchp5bntw?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktchp5bntw</guid><description>Former Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law needs all your love and then some, Big Blue Nation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3422,h_1924,x_0,y_23/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ktcht0ffr996aqpjgk.jpg" caption="Nov 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Kendrick Law (1) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Florida Gators at Kroger Field. 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>Kentucky making needed change for gameday experience fans will be thrilled about</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-making-needed-change-for-gameday-experience-fans-will-be-thrilled-about-01ktcfb7navt?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktcfb7navt</guid><description>Gameday in Lexington just got better for the Big Blue Nation, if that was even possible.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8176,h_4599,x_0,y_363/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01ktcfkwqp9dhejxes5x.jpg" caption="Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats fans celebrate after Kentucky wins against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Drew Holbrook"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Will Stein loses his first recruit as summer flips season kicks into high gear</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/will-stein-loses-his-first-recruit-as-summer-flips-season-kicks-into-high-gear-01kt521mwynx?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Drew Holbrook</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt521mwynx</guid><description>After inflicting pain on a number of other programs across the country, Will Stein and Kentucky have suffered their own first flip.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:39:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2780,h_1563,x_220,y_153/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kt522s7zhgk514j6md.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="Drew Holbrook"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The NBA Finals is a worrying reminder of the standard Mark Pope must meet at Kentucky</title><link>https://wildcatbluenation.com/the-nba-finals-is-a-worrying-reminder-of-the-standard-mark-pope-must-meet-at-kentucky-01kt7072hxfj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Lane Mills</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt7072hxfj</guid><description>Three fan-favorite Wildcats have made it to the biggest stage in basketball, reminding fans of what Kentucky is supposed to be.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_48/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/198/01kt708rwhdfadfd3dfs.jpg" caption="May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De&#39;aaron Fox (4) in the first half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. 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