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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

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

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

Drew Holbrook

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May 19, 2026

3 best Kentucky basketball transfers that were worth every NIL penny

Lane Mills

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May 18, 2026

Jan 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) dunks the ball during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

National analyst advises Malachi Moreno to run it back with Kentucky for another year

Lane Mills

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May 18, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) assistant coach Jamal Crawford against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

NBA legend could be Kentucky's X-factor if he joins Mark Pope's coaching staff

Lane Mills

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May 18, 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

Kentucky recruiting up for a 5-star reclassification means another Wildcats waiting game

Lane Mills

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May 16, 2026

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

This 1 stat should cool the Mark Pope hot seat talk and kill the Pat Kelsey comparisons

Lane Mills

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May 15, 2026

Nov 23, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Mo Williams hypes up Kentucky's loaded roster amidst championship hopes

Drew Holbrook

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May 15, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope motions to his players during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope may be eyeing a 5-star prospect on Kentucky's recruiting road trip

Lane Mills

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May 15, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after making a three-point shot against Colorado during the first half in the big-12 men’s basketball on Jan. 29, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

The race for Milan Momcilovic could come down to a Kentucky vs. Louisville duel

Lane Mills

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May 15, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky joins the chase for record-setting big on international recruiting trail

Lane Mills

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May 14, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) fives guard Jasper Johnson (2) during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno casts doubt on future at Kentucky with latest worrying update

Drew Holbrook

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May 14, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gives encouragement to Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) in the second half at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Nov. 4, 2025.

Mark Pope may be pursuing a backup plan overseas in case Malachi Moreno leaves

Lane Mills

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May 14, 2026

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

Jayden Quaintance opens up about the knee issue that kept him sidelined at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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May 14, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Houston during the first half in the3 Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Kentucky remains in the mix for Milan Momcilovic despite his NBA dreams

Lane Mills

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May 13, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) reacts after making a basket against Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Allen Graves recruiting update is more bad news for Mark Pope and Kentucky

Lane Mills

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May 13, 2026

Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the first half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Analyst suggests Mark Pope write a 'blank check' to fill out Kentucky's roster

Drew Holbrook

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May 13, 2026

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

Mark Pope basically predicted his current coaching controversy at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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May 12, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) sits on the bench during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Mo Williams expects Zoom Diallo to be an All-SEC contender at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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May 11, 2026

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's roster is on hold until Malachi Moreno makes his NBA Draft choice

Lane Mills

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May 11, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22)

Milan Momcilovic Update: ESPN insider provides news Kentucky fans didn’t want to hear

Josh Yourish

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May 11, 2026

Nov 17, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) reacts after making a play against the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Kentucky's newest big man will officially be eligible for Mark Pope's third year

Lane Mills

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May 11, 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

Landing Milan Momcilovic could make Kentucky an instant Final Four competitor

Lane Mills

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May 10, 2026

Feb 22, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) reacts during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

New Kentucky commitment reunites Zoom Diallo with a preferred weapon in the post

Lane Mills

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May 9, 2026

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the first half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope wants Kentucky to play summer basketball, he just doesn't know where

Drew Holbrook

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May 9, 2026

Nov 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Ranking Kentucky's 3 worst basketball NIL mistakes that still haunt the Wildcats

Lane Mills

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May 8, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts as Missouri rallied to take the lead in the last minute of the second half as the Cats fell to the Tigers 73-68 during SEC college basketball Wednesday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

Mark Pope gave a confusing answer to Kentucky's hot-button general manager question

Lane Mills

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May 8, 2026

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