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Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out a play during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Everything Kentucky fans missed throughout Mark Pope's unbelievable week of recruiting

Drew Holbrook

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Jul 24, 2026

Not even Mark Pope's optimism can break the brutal news of Kam Williams' foot surgery

Lane Mills

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Jul 24, 2026

La Familia buries The Ville as Kentucky's alumni team moves on from the rivalry series

Lane Mills

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Jul 22, 2026

Nick Mingione has hit a new stride on the recruiting trail for Kentucky's 2027 class

Lane Mills

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Jul 22, 2026

La Familia's Archie Goodwin (10) smiled at his bench while dunking the ball during the first round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Archie Goodwin could not have returned to Kentucky's La Familia at a more crucial time

Lane Mills

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Jul 22, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Dante Dowdell (2) rushes against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Former Kentucky running back Dante Dowdell hospitalized after an ATV accident

Lane Mills

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Jul 21, 2026

Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates from the sideline during the first half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is swooping in on a 5-star guard that Louisville have long had their eyes on

Lane Mills

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Jul 21, 2026

La Familia’s Aaron Harrison scores a three against Herd That in the Lexington Regional Final of the TBT.
July 23, 2024

Former Cat Aaron Harrison sounds off on players ghosting La Familia after brutal loss

Drew Holbrook

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Jul 21, 2026

La Familia’s Chris Coffey tries to stop The Ville’s Jae Withers in first game of The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum.
July 18, 2026

Rivalry tempers flare as La Familia suffers a blowout loss to The Ville in TBT's game 2

Lane Mills

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Jul 20, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein speaks during his introductory press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Will Stein's one reason for taking the Kentucky job is all fans have ever wanted

Lane Mills

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Jul 20, 2026

La Familia's Willie Cauley-Stein (2) grabs the rebound against The Ville's Montrezl Harrell (5) during their game on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. during the quarter finals of The Basketball Tournament.

La Familia's roster woes may put a stopper in their winning momentum against The Ville

Lane Mills

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Jul 20, 2026

La Familia's Andrew Harrison (5) makes his way around The Ville's Russ Smith (6) during their game on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. during the quarter finals of The Basketball Tournament.

La Familia overcome their shorthanded roster to teach The Ville a game one lesson in TBT

Lane Mills

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Jul 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky's latest uninspired schedule addition will have fans shrugging their shoulders

Lane Mills

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Jul 17, 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 Jamal Crawford turns down Kentucky job, forcing Mark Pope to look elsewhere

Lane Mills

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Jul 16, 2026

Moeller third baseman Matt Ponatoski (29) talks with head coach Tim Held during the Crusaders' win over Butler in the DI regional semifinal game at Miami University Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Matt Ponatoski stuns, picks Kentucky over a hometown run with the Cincinnati Reds

Lane Mills

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Jul 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Quade Green (0) moves the ball against Seton Hall Pirates guard Quincy McKnight (0) in the first half of the Hoops Classic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports

Another La Familia loss has Kentucky fans fearing the worst ahead of Louisville duel

Lane Mills

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Jul 15, 2026

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione stands on the field before a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Mingione's offseason luck runs out with a pitching mainstay betraying the Bat Cats

Lane Mills

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Jul 15, 2026

La Familia's Andrew Harrison (5) reacts to a call during their game against The Ville on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky. during the quarter finals of The Basketball Tournament.

Kentucky's La Familia alumni team can't catch a break ahead of feud with The Ville

Lane Mills

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Jul 14, 2026

Former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic talks to media during an interview at Iowa State’s Sukup Basketball complex on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Ames, Iowa

Milan Momcilovic's Kentucky paycheck is proof that NIL is officially out of control

Lane Mills

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Jul 14, 2026

Jun 9, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione during the fourth inning against the Oregon State Beavers at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Recapping a wild MLB Draft weekend that somehow saw Kentucky Baseball get better

Lane Mills

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Jul 13, 2026

Moeller's Matt Ponatoski (29) reacts after an umpire's call during their baseball game against Mason Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Kentucky Baseball draftee Matt Ponatoski would be better off with a return to Lexington

Lane Mills

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Jul 13, 2026

KentuckyÕs Tyler Bell (6) celebrates after scoring a run during a NCAA baseball game against Georgia on March 14, 2025.

Tyler Bell becomes second-highest Kentucky MLB Draft pick with the NL West calling

Lane Mills

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Jul 11, 2026

Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) and center/forward Bam Adebayo (13) leave the court after defeating the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in a reported Las Vegas scrum between former Cats

Lane Mills

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Jul 10, 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.

Kentucky will fork over millions in their expensive shift between athletic directors

Lane Mills

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Jul 10, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Dynamic Prep (TX) forward Marcus Spears Jr. (24) against Dream City (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mark Pope, Kentucky's next 5-star target just fell through in sudden fashion

Lane Mills

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Jul 9, 2026

Mar 17, 2011; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard DeAndre Liggins (34) reacts after he made a shot in the second half against the Princeton Tigers during the second round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the St. Pete Times Forum. Kentucky won 59-57. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

La Familia adds a former All-SEC defender to Kentucky's knockout alumni roster

Lane Mills

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Jul 9, 2026

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts after a play during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's recruiting nightmares are reborn as Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA

Lane Mills

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Jul 9, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks enters the court before the start of the game against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks is locked in on the frontcourt as Kentucky sets a huge 2028 visit

Lane Mills

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Jul 7, 2026

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