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Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a referee during the first half against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky fans reply with a firestorm as Mark Pope opens the floor to questions

Lane Mills

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May 6, 2026

A former Kentucky champion’s calls attention to Mark Pope's front office conundrum

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

College basketball’s $20 million arms race is destroying the soul of the sport

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

A recent NBA mock draft delivers the worst Malachi Moreno news to Kentucky fans

Lane Mills

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May 5, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jeff Goodman pins Kentucky as an offseason loser ahead of Mark Pope's third year

Lane Mills

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May 5, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope

Sean Miller’s roster cost estimates should let Mark Pope off the hook for his $22 million debacle

Josh Yourish

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May 5, 2026

Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart was honored at his retirement ceremony at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK's AD in 2002. March 6, 2026.

Legendary journalist slams Kentucky's push to commercialize Historic Memorial Coliseum

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Ayanna Patterson (34) cuts down the net after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks confirms former five-star forward is back to full health for Kentucky

Lane Mills

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May 4, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Mark Pope's seat hotter than ever at Kentucky thanks to rivals running laps around him

Lane Mills

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May 4, 2026

Mar 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks to his bench during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

A new name emerges internationally for Kentucky's urgent need at small forward

Lane Mills

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May 4, 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's initial vision for Kentucky led to their current recruiting scramble

Drew Holbrook

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May 4, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out instructions during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Kentucky 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Mark Pope loses another top target to Louisville in rivalry recruiting battle

Lane Mills

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May 3, 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

Mark Pope, Kentucky cannot afford to wait on Milan Momcilovic's NBA Draft decision

Lane Mills

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May 3, 2026

Dynamic Prep guard Ryan Hampton (14) drives to the basket during the second quarter of the City of Palms Classic signature series championship game against the Bullis Bulldogs at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Kentucky should go all-in on 5-star Ryan Hampton as this team's final piece

Lane Mills

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May 2, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope huddles up with his team after the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope may have a disconnect with elite recruits in his pitch for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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May 2, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) reacts in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kentucky may already have their superstar in high-ceiling guard Alex Wilkins

Lane Mills

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May 1, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope.

Mark Pope enters the race to land 5-star SG UNC is hoping to keep home

Sam Fariss

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May 1, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats fans react to the action during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Anthony Epps sends a message to BBN amidst Kentucky's recruiting fiasco

Lane Mills

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May 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

The one glaring issue Kentucky and Mark Pope still haven't solved in the transfer portal

Lane Mills

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Apr 30, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA player John Wall smiles after assisting guard Collin Chandler in the dunk contest during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky missed the golden opportunity to hire John Wall in a front office position

Lane Mills

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Apr 30, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope covered all his bases in the 2026 class, but Kentucky hit no home runs

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 30, 2026

Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles during the second half against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope took the "big fish" mentality literally in pursuit of the top 2027 recruit

Lane Mills

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Apr 29, 2026

Jan 15, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Jerone Morton (11) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Mark Pope adds strong backup scoring with Kentucky native Jerone Morton

Lane Mills

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Apr 29, 2026

Nevada Wolf Pack forward Justin McBride (21)

Kentucky’s Justin McBride pickup solves 1 problem and exacerbates another

Josh Yourish

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Apr 29, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope

The Tyran Stokes miss could finally force a long overdue move for Mark Pope

Josh Yourish

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes' quote on picking Kansas will infuriate Kentucky fans for several reasons

Lane Mills

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Apr 29, 2026

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

Mark Pope working to rebound as he flies overseas to visit veteran big man

Lane Mills

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes committing to Kansas exposed Mark Pope’s critical recruiting gamble

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 28, 2026

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