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Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Acaden Lewis (55) controls the ball against the Utah State Aggies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why Kentucky can't afford to wait around for Acaden Lewis in the Transfer Portal

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 6, 2026

Mark Pope targets another former player's son with class of 2027 5-star PF

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 6, 2026

3 intriguing point guards Kentucky can’t be fooled by in the Transfer Portal

Jordan Owens

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Apr 6, 2026

Mark Pope saw his vision come to life for only "17 minutes" before it crashed down

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 5, 2026

Sad Kentucky fans watch their Wildcats play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during their game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Kentucky lost 94-59 to Gonzaga.

Mark Pope reacts to hearing a serenade of boo's as Kentucky failed to deliver

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 5, 2026

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

The biggest Transfer Portal need Mark Pope must address is glaringly obvious

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 5, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) dunks during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

3 intriguing scorers Kentucky must be aggressive in landing in the Transfer Portal

Alex Frank

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Apr 5, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1), forward Andrija Jelavic (4), and guard Collin Chandler (5) during a time out against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

A rec game may have revealed the next Kentucky player to stay in Lexington

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 4, 2026

Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart was honored at his retirement ceremony at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK's AD in 2002. March 6, 2026.

Kentucky's massive 12-year Fanatics NIL deal is an incredibly dangerous gamble

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 4, 2026

Delaware Hens guard Christian Bliss (00) dribbles during the NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, Delaware.Delaware Hens guard Christian Bliss (00) dribbles during the NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee on Feb. 7, 2026, at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark.

5 early Transfer Portal targets emerging for Mark Pope to lock in on

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on 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 14-loss nightmare will be laid bare today in CBS documentary

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts 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

Predicting Kentucky basketball's Transfer Portal commits coming next week

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 4, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats bench reacts to a play against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Tracking Kentucky basketball's 2026 Transfer Portal shake up

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) shoots as Iowa State Cyclones forward Blake Buchanan (23) defends during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Following an inconsistent career, Brandon Garrison officially bails on Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 3, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) steals the ball from South Carolina Gamecocks guard Mike Sharavjamts (55) during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

KY Til I Die lasted one season as Jasper Johnson announces exit

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 3, 2026

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

Year 3 is make-or-break for Mark Pope and he knows it

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a three point shot 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

Updating Kentucky basketball stay or go decisions as the Transfer Portal looms

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 3, 2026

February 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team G-League guard Dink Pate (1) of the Mexico City Capitanes drives to the basket against Team C forward Zach Edey (14) of the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

NCAA’s proposed rule changes could directly impact Mark Pope's pursuit of Dink Pate

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 2, 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

Year 3 is make-or-break for Mark Pope but there's 1 huge reason it shouldn't be

Alex Frank

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during an interview at the practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope tries to make an impression a massive 2027 recruit with in home visit

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes’ post should push Kentucky and Mark Pope to move on

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts in the second half against the St. John's Red Storm during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Tyran Stokes pursuit just hit a Bill Self speed bump

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; San Francisco Dons guard Tyrone Riley IV (5) celebrate a three-pointer against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Tyrone Riley IV interest reveals Mark Pope's massive roster building flaw

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Mike Sharavjamts (55) attempts to shoot over Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Mark Pope must prioritize Mo Dioubate and Trent Noah to fix the Kentucky roster

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

West guard Jason Crowe Jr. (5) shoots the ball as East guard Deron Rippey Jr. defends during the McDonald's All-American boys high school basketball game featuring all of the top seniors in the country at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, on March 31, 2026.

How Kentucky basketball targets fared at the McDonald's All-American game

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes (4) celebrates during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes' wild and winding recruitment nears its final destination...maybe

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Central Arkansas Bears guard Camren Hunter (1) shoots over Vanderbilt Commodores forward Tyler Nickel (5) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Camren Hunter's Wisconsin flameout is a caution sign for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 1, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Braydon Hawthorne (22) shoots the ball during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's next big thing is already on the roster

Jordan Owens

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Mar 31, 2026

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