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Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates with teammates after shooting a three point basket to tie the game against the Santa Clara Broncos as time expired in the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh saving Mark Pope may not be what's best for Kentucky long-term

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Mar 20, 2026

Otega Oweh's prayer answered as Kentucky overcomes Broncos in a March Madness classic

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Mar 20, 2026

Charles Barkley's blunt assessment of Kentucky's shooting didn't miss

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 20, 2026

It's clear which injured Kentucky starter Mark Pope would pick to return vs. Santa Clara if he could

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) reacts during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Wisconsin Badgers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Cam'ron Fletcher finally gets his NCAA Tournament chance to prove John Calipari wrong

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) and guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) talk 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

Final odds and prediction for Kentucky vs. Santa Clara

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Mar 20, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens guard Quentin Jones (1) shoots the ball against Georgia Bulldogs guard Marcus Millender (4) and forward Dylan James (11) during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Saint Louis' rout of Georgia ruins a dominant SEC's March Madness opening day

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Mar 19, 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

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Mar 19, 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

History has some good news for BBN ahead of Santa Clara showdown

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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

Mar 30, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats players including Aaron Harrison (2) , James Young (1) and Dakari Johnson (44) celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the finals of the midwest regional of the 2014 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

5 haunting coincidences say Kentucky could be in store for a magic March

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Mar 18, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches on as Auburn Tigers take on Kentucky Wildcats at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Auburn Tigers defeated Kentucky Wildcats 75-74.

Kentucky receives a warning no one wants in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

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Mar 18, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with center Malachi Moreno (24) during the second half against the Bellarmine Knights at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope’s misplaced confidence could be the final nail in Kentucky’s season

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Mar 17, 2026

Kentucky's guard Otega Oweh (00) slams one home against Tennessee at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
Feb. 7, 2026

5 defining moments for Kentucky basketball heading into March Madness

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Mar 17, 2026

March 10, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Santa Clara Broncos forward Allen Graves (22) celebrates against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

3 film room deep cuts Kentucky fans need to know about a dangerous Santa Clara team

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Mar 17, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Santa Clara Broncos head coach Herb Sendek gestures during the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Leavey Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Herb Sendek's hold over Mark Pope meets a reborn Wildcats coach in March Madness

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 16, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts with forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) during a timeout against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kentucky's primed for a Magical March behind a trifecta of triumphs

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) makes a three point basket over South Carolina Gamecocks guard Kobe Knox (4) during the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

3 key stats Kentucky must fix ahead of NCAA Tournament run

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 15, 2015; Upper Marlboro, MD, USA; James Madison Dukes head coach Kenny Brooks (center) celebrates after beating the Hofstra Pride 62-56 during the finals of the Colonial Conference Tournament at The Show Place Arena. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-Imagn Images

Kenny Brooks faces the place that made him a 'man'

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky-Santa Clara tip time is a huge boon for the Cats

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Mar 15, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks looks down court Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament second round game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kenny Brooks and Kentucky's 'full circle' opponent announced in NCAA Tournament

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Mar 15, 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

Kentucky's nightmare draw confirmed with shocking odds update

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Mar 15, 2026

March 10, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Santa Clara Broncos guard Sash Gavalyugov (2) shoots the basketball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (15) during the second half at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Kentucky's NCAA Tournament bracket will do nothing to silence the Mark Pope doubters

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Mar 15, 2026

Kentucky's center Malachi Moreno (24) and Mouhamed Dioubate (23) fight for the ball against Oklahoma’s Derrion Reid Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.
Feb. 4, 2026

Kentucky's volatile season results in lowest NCAA Tournament seed in 13 years

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's 'Sweet' contract incentives revealed ahead of Kentucky's March Madness run

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Mar 15, 2026

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) goes over Florida forward Alex Condon (21) under the basket during their quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.

Kentucky basketball's March Madness survival guide

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) dunks the ball against the Florida Gators during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball's last 5 games reveal flawed identity

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Mar 15, 2026

Georgia Bulldogs guard Enjulina Gonzalez (11), Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Strack (13) and Georgia Bulldogs forward Mia Woolfolk (33) dive for the ball Thursday, March 5, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Kentucky's journey for a title will officially begin on the road

Drew Holbrook

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Mar 14, 2026

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