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Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope admits this was not the plan but he wouldn't trade this team for anything

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 13, 2026

Kentucky WBB's losing streak is no more after early onslaught

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 12, 2026

Florida is destroying everyone right now and the stakes for Kentucky are terrifying

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 12, 2026

Mark Pope opens up about the emotional reunion with his daughter Avery

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 12, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's mentality that Mark Pope just described should terrify the rest of the SEC

Corey Long

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Feb 11, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks reacts to a team foul during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks' raw plea comes after another heartbreaking self-destruction

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 11, 2026

Paul VI Panthers guard Jordan Smith (23)

5-star Kentucky target trending toward John Calipari, set to announce commitment Friday

Josh Yourish

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Feb 11, 2026

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during an NCAA Tournament First Round Practice press conference at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Mark Pope was asked about the abuse facing BYU, and his answer was pure class

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 11, 2026

Kentucky's head coach Mark Pope yells at his team against Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Kentucky and Wisconsin are linked again and it explains the stress

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 11, 2026

Jan 3, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep forward Miikka Muurinen (1) against CIA Bella Vista (AZ) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Recruiting has gone cold, and Mark Pope is taking a massive gamble to fix it

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 11, 2026

Mar 8, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Aaron Harrison (2) dribbles the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 84-65. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

1 spooky 2014 coincidence that Kentucky wants to avoid, and 1 they don't

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 11, 2026

Kentucky's guard Otega Oweh (00)

Mark Pope’s Otega Oweh comparison will have Kentucky fans dreaming big this March

Josh Yourish

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Feb 10, 2026

/Kentucky's guard Otega Oweh (00) and Jasper Johnson (2) celebrate beating Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

No mid-week game for Kentucky, but here is who you should be rooting for tonight

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 10, 2026

Feb 20, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars head coach Mark Pope glances at the scoreboard during the second half of the game against the Baylor Bears at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Predicting the final stretch: Can Kentucky sneak into a top 4 seed?

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 10, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope huddles up with his team after the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The one stat that proves Mark Pope is elite and the one that drives us crazy

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 10, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky just joined an elite group of teams with the win over Tennessee

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 10, 2026

Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell (3) holds his head after taking a hit to the face during an NCAA college basketball game against Ole Miss on February 3, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Bishop Boswell's quote proves he is just as delusional as the Tennessee fan base

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 9, 2026

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

It doesn't get any easier for Kenny Brooks as the Cats take on top 5 Texas tonight

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 9, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope huddles up with members of the 1996 National Championship team after the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope asked the '96 team to be 'brutally honest' on his radio show and they were

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 8, 2026

Kentucky's Jasper Johnson (2) celebrates beating Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Tennessee radio host crashes out, threatens to fight Matt Jones and kick Jimmy Dykes

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 8, 2026

Kentucky fans cheer on the Cats against Oklahoma Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.
Feb. 4, 2026

Anthony Epps delivered the message every Kentucky fan needs to hear

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 8, 2026

Kentucky's guard Collin Chandler (5) and Denzel Aberdeen (1) celebrate beating Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Mark Pope reveals what Otega Oweh told Collin Chandler after the game-winning shot

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 7, 2026

Kentucky's guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates scoring against Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Otega Oweh's 'blessing' is a curse to opposing teams

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 7, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24), guard Jasper Johnson (2) and forward Braydon Hawthorne (right) celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky has the one thing that keeps them in every game they play

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 7, 2026

Kentucky's forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates scoring against Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

Kentucky survives a fist fight with Tennessee in an instant classic at Rupp

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 7, 2026

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

Otega Oweh's run at history continues tonight vs Tennessee

Jordan Owens

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Feb 7, 2026

Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey (23) yells in celebration after scoring a basket during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Nate Ament isn't the forward Kentucky needs to worry most about tonight

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 7, 2026

Kentucky's guard Otega Oweh (00) makes the shot against Oklahoma’s Nijel Pack Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.
Feb. 4, 2026

Tennessee expert prediction will fade quicker than their 17-point lead last month

Drew Holbrook

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Feb 7, 2026

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