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Jan 14, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) smiles after a game against the Florida Gators at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Mark Mitchell officially granted a fifth year as commitment watch begins for Kentucky

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Aug 21, 2026

More evidence emerges connecting Mark Mitchell to Kentucky in ongoing eligibility case

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Aug 21, 2026

Kentucky losing out on transfer Jaxon Kohler means Mark Pope is all in on Mark Mitchell

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Aug 20, 2026

Major conference commissioners are fighting against Mark Mitchell's fifth-year at Kentucky

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Aug 20, 2026

Mar 31, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) battles for the ball between Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (2) and forward Chane Behanan (24) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball Final Four at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky and Louisville fans are finally agreeing on one aspect of their historic rivalry

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Aug 20, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) waves at fans during senior day celebration after the game between Michigan State and Rutgers at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Report suggests Mark Pope's call with Jaxon Kohler may have skyrocketed Kentucky's chances

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Aug 19, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Defining Mark Pope’s lowest floor that Kentucky fans would accept in his third year

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Aug 19, 2026

Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) celebrates a defensive play during the second half of their game in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Franck Kepnang has to overperform for Kentucky to stay afloat in the SEC this season

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Aug 19, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Michigan State lost the game 67-63.

Kentucky's meeting with Jaxon Kohler today could end Mark Pope's summer recruiting frenzy

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Aug 19, 2026

University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope hold a new basketball jersey up during Pope’s press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

The BBN are gathering around the perfect NIL jersey patch idea for Kentucky athletics

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts to a play during the first half against the North Dakota State Bison during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Kentucky can land transfer Jaxon Kohler if Mark Pope makes up for lost recruiting time

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Aug 18, 2026

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic talks to media during an interview at Iowa State’s Sukup Basketball complex on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Ames, Iowa

Simply committing to Kentucky was enough to raise Milan Momcilovic's NBA Draft stock

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket \against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky just received a sneakily exciting development in the Mark Mitchell court case

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Aug 18, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks enters the court before the start of the game against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks sending players to the WNBA is the only recruiting sell he needs at Kentucky

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Aug 17, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) reacts after making a dunk on the Wofford Terriers during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Kentucky target Keyshawn Hall picks up a five-star rating as Mark Pope's search narrows

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Aug 17, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) controls the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Zoom Diallo playing like Rajon Rondo is his key to a breakout season with Kentucky

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Aug 17, 2026

Mar 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks to his bench during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's exhibition vs. Texas Tech will be the perfect litmus test for Mark Pope's team

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Aug 15, 2026

Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball defended by Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kentucky fans should expect Mark Pope's team to catch fire earlier than ever this year

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Aug 14, 2026

Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles during the second half against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Will Stein just put Kentucky's last two coaches to shame with practice meetup

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Aug 14, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks talks to Kentucky guard Tonie Morgan (5) during a timeout at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Kenny Brooks is all about relationships, and it's paid off with his best Kentucky team yet

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Aug 14, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Kentucky's pursuit of top portal target Mark Mitchell has been hit with another delay

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Aug 14, 2026

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns holds the Larry O'Brien championship trophy during the championship celebration after game five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The NBA's Christmas slate will be painted blue and white with Kentucky alumni this year

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Aug 13, 2026

Oregon State guard Dominika Paurová looks for room to move as the Oregon State Beavers host Eastern Washington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2024, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.

Dominika Paurová battled a twice-torn ACL to return to Kentucky in triumphant form

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Aug 13, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) pumps up the crowd during his introduction at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Kentucky sets Big Blue Madness date as the fan-favorite event returns to its roots

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Aug 13, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Incoming Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein is introduced during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky stands alone in dominating the transfer portal in every sport this offseason

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Aug 13, 2026

Mar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Tekele Cotton (32) and Kentucky Wildcats guard/forward James Young (1) look for a call after battling for a loose ball during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky is set to revive one of their greatest March Madness rivalries at Rupp Arena

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Aug 13, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) dunks against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has just one hurdle to clear to bring All-SEC transfer Mark Mitchell to Kentucky

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Aug 13, 2026

Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) and Dakari Johnson (44) sit on the bench following their loss to the Wisconsin Badgers 71-64 in the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the three most excruciating "what if" losses in Kentucky hoops history

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Aug 12, 2026

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