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Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats

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

John Buhler

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Mar 20, 2026

Otega Oweh saving Mark Pope may not be what's best for Kentucky long-term

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

Otega Oweh's prayer answered as Kentucky overcomes Broncos in a March Madness classic

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

Charles Barkley's blunt assessment of Kentucky's shooting didn't miss

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope

Mark Pope only needed one half to remind Kentucky fans they want him fired

Josh Yourish

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Mar 20, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) congratulates guard Jaland Lowe (15) during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

It's clear which injured Kentucky starter Mark Pope would pick to return vs. Santa Clara if he could

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) reacts during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Wisconsin Badgers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Cam'ron Fletcher finally gets his NCAA Tournament chance to prove John Calipari wrong

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) and guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) talk 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

Final odds and prediction for Kentucky vs. Santa Clara

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jayden Quaintance's transformation into Shaedon Sharpe confirmed with injury update

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 19, 2026

Mark Pope, Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope calmly silences the insane Yaxel Lendeborg Kentucky rumors that came in

John Buhler

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Mar 19, 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

History has some good news for BBN ahead of Santa Clara showdown

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 19, 2026

Apr 2, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis waves to the crowd after cutting down a piece of the net after the finals of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball Final Four against the Kansas Jayhawks at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kentucky won 67-59. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

March Madness is generating something far more valuable than the $12 billion it costs

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 19, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jordan Obi (0) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) 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.

Kentucky WBB's Final Four odds gives fans hope for a deep NCAA Tournament run

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 18, 2026

Malachi Moreno, Kentucky Wildcats

One glaring stat says Malachi Moreno must be the key for Kentucky to beat Santa Clara

John Buhler

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 30, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats players including Aaron Harrison (2) , James Young (1) and Dakari Johnson (44) celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the finals of the midwest regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

5 haunting coincidences say Kentucky could be in store for a magic March

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 18, 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

As domestic recruiting cools, Mark Pope looks abroad with 2 new international targets

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 18, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches on as Auburn Tigers take on Kentucky Wildcats at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 75-74.

Kentucky receives a warning no one wants in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 18, 2026

ESPN announcer Dick Vitale with analyst Charles Barkley before the Indiana-Kentucky men's college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky December 13, 2025.

Charles Barkley has some 'bad news' for the 'best fan base' in college sports

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 17, 2026

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’s misplaced confidence could be the final nail in Kentucky’s season

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 17, 2026

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

5 defining moments for Kentucky basketball heading into March Madness

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 17, 2026

March 10, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) celebrates against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

3 film room deep cuts Kentucky fans need to know about a dangerous Santa Clara team

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 17, 2026

Mar 8, 2025; St. Louis, MO, Drake Bulldogs guard Isaiah Jackson (4) pulls a rebound away from Belmont Bruins guard Tyler Lundblade (8) during the first half at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Nashville is a city of nightmares for Kentucky, but Tyler Lundblade is a dream target

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 17, 2026

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

John Calipari, Arkansas Razorbacks

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

John Buhler

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Santa Clara Broncos head coach Herb Sendek gestures during the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Leavey Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 16, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts with forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) during a timeout against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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

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