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Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) grabs a rebound against Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of Big Ten Tournament final at United Center in Chicago on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Yaxel Lendeborg’s comments expose Kentucky's recruiting problem isn't JMI

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 16, 2026

DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall hyping up John Calipari must sting for Kentucky faithful

John Buhler

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Mar 16, 2026

Herb Sendek's hold over Mark Pope meets a reborn Wildcats coach in March Madness

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 16, 2026

Kentucky's primed for a Magical March behind a trifecta of triumphs

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) makes a three point basket over South Carolina Gamecocks guard Kobe Knox (4) during the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

3 key stats Kentucky must fix ahead of NCAA Tournament run

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is breaking tradition and it could be a sign of bad things to come

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 15, 2015; Upper Marlboro, MD, USA; James Madison Dukes head coach Kenny Brooks (center) celebrates after beating the Hofstra Pride 62-56 during the finals of the Colonial Conference Tournament at The Show Place Arena. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks faces the place that made him a 'man'

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky-Santa Clara tip time is a huge boon for the Cats

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks looks down court Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament second round game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kenny Brooks and Kentucky's 'full circle' opponent announced in NCAA Tournament

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Kentucky's nightmare draw confirmed with shocking odds update

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky's NCAA Tournament bracket has second-round exit written all over it

John Buhler

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Mar 15, 2026

March 10, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Sash Gavalyugov (2) shoots the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (15) during the second half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Kentucky's NCAA Tournament bracket will do nothing to silence the Mark Pope doubters

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Kentucky's center Malachi Moreno (24) and Mouhamed Dioubate (23) fight for the ball against Oklahoma’s Derrion Reid Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.
Feb. 4, 2026

Kentucky's volatile season results in lowest NCAA Tournament seed in 13 years

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's 'Sweet' contract incentives revealed ahead of Kentucky's March Madness run

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) looks on during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball's biggest problem is staring right back at them in the mirror

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) goes over Florida forward Alex Condon (21) under the basket during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.

Kentucky basketball's March Madness survival guide

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) dunks the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball's last 5 games reveal flawed identity

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 15, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs guard Enjulina Gonzalez (11), Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) and Georgia Bulldogs forward Mia Woolfolk (33) dive for the ball Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kentucky's journey for a title will officially begin on the road

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

Feb 25, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Portland Pilots guard Joel Foxwell (23) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

6 Transfer Portal players to flip Mark Pope’s Kentucky roster flop

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Kentucky women’s head coach Kenny Brooks speaks at SEC Media Day in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Kentucky WBB draw fascinating Kenny Brooks reunion twist in latest bracketology update

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats coach Wes Miller directs game play during the first half against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Wes Miller firing could give Kentucky basketball its missing piece

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

Kentucky coach Mark Pope works the sideline against Florida during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.

Kentucky picks up dangerous bracketology update after Florida loss

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after a made three point basket against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Clara Strack may be the 'worst', but Otega Oweh is Kentucky's most polarizing superstar

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) shoots over Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Florida's 'illegal' edge and the Doug Shows problem strike Kentucky again

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 13, 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

Mark Pope's blunt 'you don't win' admission caps off Kentucky's SEC Tournament run

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 13, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts to a call made by a referee during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Todd Golden proves he's the most annoying winner after Kentucky sweep

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 13, 2026

Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) is fouled on a shot against Florida during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.

Mark Pope’s Cats can’t buy a bucket as Florida completes the 'Triple Crown'

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 13, 2026

Kentucky coach Mark Pope works the sideline against Missouri during their Day 2 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Mark Pope facing history Florida has only pulled off once against Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 13, 2026

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