About
Kentucky Wildcats News
UK Basketball
- UK Basketball
- UK Basketball Recruiting
UK Football
FanSided NCAA Sites
Podcast
- Wildcats Today

Kentucky Basketball

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger shake hands after the game during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

As much as BBN wants Mark Pope out, Kentucky has a few major road blocks to moving on

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

Kentucky’s deflating loss to Iowa State must bring the Mark Pope era to an end

John Buhler

|

Mar 22, 2026

5 potential Mark Pope upgrades who should entice Mitch Barnhart to pull the trigger on his way out

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

Kentucky's embarrassing meltdown against Iowa State ends a frustrating season

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

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

What is Mark Pope's buyout? BBN is ready to move on after an early exit

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00)

Otega Oweh injury update: Kentucky star visibly hampered in Round of 32

Josh Yourish

|

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) drives to the basket for a lay up as Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) defends during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky's turnovers allow Iowa State to lead in a game they had no business being in

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is helped off of the court after suffering an apparent injury to his left leg while shooting a layup against Tennessee State Tigers forward Jalen Pitre (not pictured) during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Is Joshua Jefferson playing vs. Kentucky? Latest injury updates on Iowa State star

Braulio Perez

|

Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger addresses the media after a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Tennessee State Tigers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

T.J. Otzelberger's glowing review of Mark Pope's Kentucky team misses the mark

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) talks to Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks Friday, March 6, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kenny Brooks intentionally hid Kentucky's playbook for the West Virginia matchup

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 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 vs. Iowa State final odds and prediction

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 22, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) recovers the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Jayden Quaintance says this is likely his last college season after Kentucky injuries

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks endures boos as Kentucky WBB easily dispatch of James Madison in NCAAT

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is helped off of the court after suffering an apparent injury to his left leg while shooting a layup against Tennessee State Tigers forward Jalen Pitre (not pictured) during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

What Joshua Jefferson's likely absence means for Kentucky and Iowa State

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

Dick Vitale, ESPN

Dick Vitale was like Kentucky fans everywhere after the crazy OT win over Santa Clara

John Buhler

|

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Elijah Mahi (8) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) battle for a rebound in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh reveals Brandon Garrison’s defensive audible saved Kentucky vs Santa Clara

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) shoots a three point basket against Santa Clara Broncos guard Sash Gavalyugov (2) to tie the game as time expires in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball legends react to Otega Oweh’s season-saving buzzer-beater

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

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

Mark Pope continues to prove why it was time to move on from John Calipari

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts after shooting a three point basket to tie the game against the Santa Clara Broncos as time expired in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Tip time set for Kentucky-Iowa State round of 32 clash

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Sash Gavalyugov (2) and the Kentucky Wildcats bench react to the game-tying shot by guard Otega Oweh (00) as time expires in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Dave Portnoy and the sports world react to Otega Oweh's half-court buzzer-beater

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 20, 2026

Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope may have caught a huge break with a major Iowa State injury

John Buhler

|

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates with teammates after shooting a three-point basket to tie the game against the Santa Clara Broncos.

Kentucky vs. Iowa State opening odds provide plenty of unexpected hope for BBN

Sam Fariss

|

Mar 20, 2026

Otega Oweh, Kentucky Wildcats

Otega Oweh was so good vs. Santa Clara he just joined Larry Bird in the record book

John Buhler

|

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts after dunking the ball against Santa Clara Broncos guard Christian Hammond (1) during the overtime period of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Much-maligned Brandon Garrison just had his best game when Mark Pope needed it most

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) shoots a three point basket against Santa Clara Broncos guard Sash Gavalyugov (2) to tie the game as time expires in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

New angle of the Otega Oweh prayer is something Kentucky fans will watch on repeat

Corey Long

|

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 15, 1992; Birmingham, AL, USA: FILE PHOTO; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Mashburn (24) celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 1992 SEC tournament at the BJCC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

Kentucky needs to inject this Jamal Mashburn quote directly into the veins of every player

Drew Holbrook

|

Mar 20, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00)

Refs saved Kentucky almost as much as Otega Oweh in win over Santa Clara

Josh Yourish

|

Mar 20, 2026

Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats

A nerve-wracking OT win isn't buying Mark Pope much time with Big Blue Nation

John Buhler

|

Mar 20, 2026

Legal Disclaimer

Accessibility Statement

© 2026 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.