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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

Malachi Moreno believes Mark Pope's latest commitment makes Kentucky a dangerous team

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1:21 PM CDT

SEC basketball power rankings take a major shift with Milan Momcilovic choosing Kentucky

Lane Mills

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11:02 AM CDT

Kentucky's new projected starting lineup with Milan Momcilovic is a giant killer

Lane Mills

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8:19 AM CDT

Mark Pope buries Louisville as top-ranked transfer Milan Momcilovic picks Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Jun 1, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts at the end of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

A recent update suggests all the online smoke about Milan Momcilovic is dead wrong

Lane Mills

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Jun 1, 2026

Oct 23, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is looking ahead to 2027 with a 5-star visitor headed for Lexington

Lane Mills

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Jun 1, 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 has earned a little grace ahead of Milan Momcilovic's critical decision

Alex Frank

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Jun 1, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Building Kentucky's best potential starting lineup with and without Milan Momcilovic

Drew Holbrook

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May 31, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts during the second half against the NC State Wolfpack at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated N.C. State 118-77. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Pat Kelsey is doing everything he can to ruin Kentucky's Milan Momcilovic dream

Lane Mills

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May 29, 2026

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

Jayden Quaintance's unfortunate time at Kentucky taught Mark Pope a valuable lesson

Lane Mills

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May 29, 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

Something feels different about Mark Pope's third-year offseason approach

Lane Mills

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May 29, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic predicted to Kentucky as star-studded recruit looks to commit soon

Lane Mills

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May 28, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic’s Kentucky comments suddenly looming large in recruiting race

Lane Mills

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May 28, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Oklahoma State during the first half in the Big-12 men’s basketball on Jan. 10, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Milan Momcilovic officially returns to college with Kentucky in hot portal pursuit

Lane Mills

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May 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) speaks ahead of the Midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Decision day has arrived for Milan Momcilovic as Kentucky plays the waiting game

Lane Mills

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May 27, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Brown Bears at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope doesn't blame Kentucky fans for criticizing him to no end ahead of year 3

Lane Mills

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May 27, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Latest report reveals Kentucky is facing new competition in Milan Momcilovic race

Lane Mills

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May 26, 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

Ryan Hampton not reclassifying means Mark Pope has only one option on the wing

Lane Mills

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May 25, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Donovan Atwell (12) defends Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Kentucky rumored to be ramping up pursuit for star transfer Milan Momcilovic

Lane Mills

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May 25, 2026

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) celebrates after making a basket during the first half against the Valparaiso Beacons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno makes Kentucky's offseason by announcing his return to Lexington

Lane Mills

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May 24, 2026

Nov 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Parker Braun (23) scores against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Kentucky is barely ahead of Kansas in all-time wins ahead of Champion's Classic duel

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May 22, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has a huge opportunity to get both of Kentucky's priority NBA Draft names

Lane Mills

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May 22, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky have no choice but to pay Milan Momcilovic's massive rumored price tag

Lane Mills

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May 21, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) takes a three-point shot over Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Jaylen Petty (11) during the second half in the Big-12 conference men’s basketball showdown on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

Milan Momcilovic predicted to return to college in a Kentucky vs. Louisville face off

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May 20, 2026

Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is building the perfect fix for all of Kentucky's problems last season

Lane Mills

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May 20, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) defends Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno keeps Kentucky fans guessing with cryptic social media post

Lane Mills

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May 19, 2026

Jan 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky's quest for 5-star wing Ryan Hampton is heating up fast

Lane Mills

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May 19, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates after a play during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Kentucky's pursuit of Milan Momcilovic may suffer one major holdover from last season

Drew Holbrook

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May 19, 2026

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