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Missouri Tigers center Shawn Phillips Jr. (15) blocks the shot of Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) in the second half during the Wildcats' loss to the Tigers during SEC college basketball at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

Kentucky seeks to avenge gut-wrenching 4-minute collapse against Missouri in SECT

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Mar 12, 2026

Jim Boeheim's idiotic take on Mark Pope’s job security is laughably bad

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 11, 2026

Mark Pope’s secret weapon from BYU is the key to Kentucky’s front office reboot

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 11, 2026

Brandon Garrison's redemption arc complete as he saves Kentucky’s SEC tournament

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 11, 2026

Gonzaga guard Jalen Warley (8) and Kentucky center Malachi Moreno (24) go for a rebound during their game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Kentucky looks expel the Bridgestone "ghosts" in the SEC Tournament against LSU

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 11, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Kentucky legend Bam Adebayo just etched himself into NBA lore after passing Kobe Bryant

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 10, 2026

Kentucky guard Jasper Johnson (2) tries a shot against Gonzaga guard Jalen Warley (8) and forward Graham Ike (15) during their game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

Mark Pope makes surprising SEC Tournament practice decision

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 10, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky could get Kam Williams back just in time for a big run

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 10, 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 new hire must be more Clint Eastwood and a little less Billy Beane

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 10, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; A tie up is called between Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) and Vanderbilt Commodores center Jayden Leverett (34) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

This shocking stat shows how much Kentucky basketball has trailed this season

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 10, 2026

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

Bracketology experts split on where 'inconsistent' Kentucky stands

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 10, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) looks on during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Pathetic Otega Oweh All-SEC snub should have Kentucky fans irate

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; A young Kentucky Wildcats fan watches the game during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball headed for one of the worst seasons in program history

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

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

Braydon Hawthorne confirms return amid big-time body transformation

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

The Kentucky bench erupts after Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) helped create a turnover on the Hoosiers as Indiana Hoosiers forward Tucker Devries (12) looks on as the Cats beat Indiana 72-60 during college basketball at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky December 13, 2025.

Trent Noah and 2 Kentucky role players who must become stars in March Madness

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 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 plans to 'play a lot of basketball' in the next few weeks

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

Kentucky men's basketball coach Mark Pope and his wife Lee Ann attend the retirement ceremony for outgoing UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. March 6, 2026.

Mark Pope saw the number 9 everywhere, pretty sure he didn't see this one coming

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

Mar 16, 1986; Charlotte, NC, USA, FILE PHOTO; Kentucky Wildcats center Kenny Walker (34) in action against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the 1986 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the Charlotte Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

Kenny Walker sends a wakeup call, Kentucky must answer before it becomes 'Indiana'

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks to his bench during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky is just a heartbreaking 11 minutes away from a completely different season

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 9, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) goes to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and guard Collin Chandler (5) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Collin Chandler’s sudden slump came at the worst time for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 8, 2026

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

From 'sanity' to desperation: Why Mark Pope’s pivot to Dink Pate is a red flag

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 8, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) celebrates a basket during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Andrija Jelavic says ‘maturity’ not ‘fatigue’ is the reason for Kentucky's struggles

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 8, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) claps from the bench during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky created its own nightmare SEC Tournament path

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 8, 2026

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half of a NCAA mens basketball game at Steven C. O'Connell Center Exactek arena in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, February 14, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Mark Pope led Kentucky basketball to it's worst ever SEC finish

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 8, 2026

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

Mark Pope subtly claps back at UK legend's assertion of Wildcats 'not believing'

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 7, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) attempts to steal the ball from Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky didn't deserve to complain about controversial call that had Mark Pope furious

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 7, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) shoots the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball's ugly 7-game stretch has BBN feeling blue

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 7, 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 and Kentucky forget to show up in Senior Day loss to Florida

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 7, 2026

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