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Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) reacts during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Franck Kepnang details exactly why Kentucky is the greatest program in the country

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Texas delivers Mark Pope a 5-star Marcus Spears Jr. blow that hurts for several reasons

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Mark Pope, Kentucky's next 5-star target just fell through in sudden fashion

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La Familia adds a former All-SEC defender to Kentucky's knockout alumni roster

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Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's recruiting nightmares are reborn as Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA

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Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the first half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is just fine with Big Blue Nation blasting him when Kentucky falls short

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Mar 7, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks is vying for Kentucky to improve in one crucial category this season

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Jul 8, 2026

Mar 20, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard John Wall (11) celebrates a basket by a teammate against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half in the second round of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena. Kentucky defeated Wake Forest 90-60. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

John Wall still supports Coach Cal, but his loyalties will always lie with Kentucky

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Jul 8, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his team against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mark Pope may be trying to renew one of Kentucky's most underrated rivalries this year

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Jul 8, 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 is locked in on the frontcourt as Kentucky sets a huge 2028 visit

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Jul 7, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Trent Noah's breakout year at Kentucky may finally be upon the Big Blue Nation

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Jul 7, 2026

UK G Quade Green listens to head coach John Calipari during the University of Kentucky mens basketball game against VMI at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

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Former Kentucky guard Quade Green gives La Familia the edge over Louisville's squad

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Jul 7, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep forward DeMarcus Henry (15) against Spire Institute (OH) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky are looking to pull of a 5-star upset on the recruiting trail

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Jul 7, 2026

Feb 15, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

False rumors fly around Nikola Kusturica as Kentucky fights for the international star

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) looks on during the first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

New details on former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa's FBI arrest emerge

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Jul 6, 2026

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

Mark Pope is in no kind of hurry to fill Kentucky’s final assistant coaching position

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Jul 6, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh makes a splash in his first game since leaving Kentucky for the NBA

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) reacts during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Former Wildcat Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI just days after joining La Familia alumni team

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Jul 5, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) waves to the crowd during the senior day ceremony before the game against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh will officially carry on his Kentucky legacy with an NBA Summer League debut

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Jul 3, 2026

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles as he watches the action during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope turns the microphone around on Kentucky fans with free tickets on the line

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Jul 3, 2026

Ryle Raiders center Jayden McClain (24) during the first half of the high school girls basketball game between neighborhood rivals Cooper Jaguars and Ryle Raiders on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Ryle High School in Union, Ky. Cooper won 38-32.

Kenny Brooks is playing the long game with Kentucky's breaking 4-star commitment

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Jul 3, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Baylor during the first half in the Big-12 men’s basketball on Feb. 7, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa

A former bucket-getting Wildcat helped convince Milan Momcilovic that Kentucky is home

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Jul 3, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Kentucky player Clara Strack talks to media at SEC Media Day in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Kenny Brooks set Kentucky star Clara Strack on a fast track to dominate the SEC

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Jul 2, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches the action during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's should push all of Kentucky's chips in on 5-star CJ Rosser in the 2027 class

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Jul 2, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) celebrates his teamÕs win against the Southern California Trojans at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Zoom Diallo is already bridging the gap that led Kentucky's downfall last season

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Jul 2, 2026

Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Ajsa Sivka poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number ten overall pick to the Chicago Sky in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks' ace in the hole proved her WNBA worth before ever coming to Kentucky

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Jul 2, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's recruiting battle with UCLA has Mick Cronin's brother acting up online

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Jul 2, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) gets set on defense during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

La Familia adds a fan-favorite troublemaker to Kentucky's growing alumni roster

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Jul 1, 2026

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