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Dec 6, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA;
Liberty Flames guard Brett Decker Jr. (4) shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Mark Pope must go all-in to bring home Kentucky native set to enter transfer portal

Braulio Perez

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1:24 PM CDT

Will Stein and Jeff Brohm are locked in a massive recruiting war culminating today

Drew Holbrook

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9:00 AM CDT

Mark Pope suffers first Kentucky portal loss in what proved to be a major whiff

Braulio Perez

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Mar 28, 2026

Kentucky's bench continues to clear as another coach hits the exit door

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls a play during the first half 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

Keegan Brown expects to raise the 'standard' to match BBN's 'expectations'

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 27, 2026

Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart gets congratulated by UK men's basketball coach Mark Pope at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK's AD in 2002, he spent 24 years leading the Kentucky's athletic department. March 6, 2026.

Kentucky Athletics is swimming in LLC cash while the basketball program suffers historic lows

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during an interview at the practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope hires Keegan brown to prevent another transfer portal disaster

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 25, 2026

Nov 29, 2021; Stockton, CA, USA; G League Ignite head coach Jason Hart yells from the sideline during the third quarter against the Stockton Kings at Stockton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

First domino in Kentucky's staff overhaul falls as Jason Hart hooks up with Andy Enfield

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during the postgame press conference 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 Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope admits his biggest roster failure leaves Kentucky 'desperate'

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half 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

CBS Sports doubled down on Kentucky's biggest need going forward

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos 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

Collin Chandler fires back at Mark Pope's haters with fiery defense of his head coach

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 24, 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.

"A slap in the face": Major booster ignites rebellion over Mitch Barnhart’s $950K Golden Parachute

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 24, 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 historically bad season got even worse

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 18, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard John Wall (11) and forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) and forward Patrick Patterson (54) react from the bench near the end of the game against the East Tennessee Buccaneers in the first round of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena. Kentucky won 100-71.Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-Imagn Images

DeMarcus Cousins rips 'the state we're in' for Kentucky hoops after NCAAT exit

Braulio Perez

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) shoots 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

Andrija Jelavić's quotes prove he completely understands Kentucky basketball but his future remains a mystery

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats bench reacts against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

What every Kentucky player said about returning next season

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 23, 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

Mark Pope delivers raw autopsy on Kentucky’s 'far from perfect' season

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 22, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger

3 realistic head coach candidates Kentucky could replace Mark Pope with

Josh Yourish

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Mar 22, 2026

Otega Oweh injury update: Kentucky star visibly hampered in Round of 32

Josh Yourish

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is helped off of the court after suffering an apparent injury to his left leg while shooting a layup against Tennessee State Tigers forward Jalen Pitre (not pictured) during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Is Joshua Jefferson playing vs. Kentucky? Latest injury updates on Iowa State star

Braulio Perez

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Mar 22, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) recovers the ball during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Jayden Quaintance says this is likely his last college season after Kentucky injuries

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) is helped off of the court after suffering an apparent injury to his left leg while shooting a layup against Tennessee State Tigers forward Jalen Pitre (not pictured) during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

What Joshua Jefferson's likely absence means for Kentucky and Iowa State

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Elijah Mahi (8) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) battle for a rebound in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh reveals Brandon Garrison’s defensive audible saved Kentucky vs Santa Clara

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 21, 2026

Mar 15, 1992; Birmingham, AL, USA: FILE PHOTO; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jamal Mashburn (24) celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 1992 SEC tournament at the BJCC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

Kentucky needs to inject this Jamal Mashburn quote directly into the veins of every player

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

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) 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

Nov 16, 2013; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Adam Breneman (81) jogs off the field following the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Purdue 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

College football analyst says Will Stein is taking Kentucky to the 'top'

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

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