https://wildcatbluenation.com/franck-kepnang-has-to-overperform-for-kentucky-to-stay-afloat-in-the-sec-this-season-01m0dbr9c871Wildcat Blue NationenFranck Kepnang has to overperform for Kentucky to stay afloat in the SEC this seasonKentucky,Franck Kepnang,Kepnang,kentucky basketball,sec2026-08-19T17:00:05Z2026-08-19T17:00:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2700,h_1518,x_0,y_139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0dbwx55x9z7762sb3.jpgWashington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) celebrates a defensive play during the second half of their game in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-s-meeting-with-jaxon-kohler-today-could-end-mark-pope-s-summer-recruiting-frenzy-01m0d2her1rjWildcat Blue NationenKentucky's meeting with Jaxon Kohler today could end Mark Pope's summer recruiting frenzyKentucky,Mark Pope,Jaxon Kohler,Kohler,kentucky basketball recruiting2026-08-19T13:29:52Z2026-08-19T13:29:52Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3552,h_1998,x_147,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0d2m1saa8248qea55.jpgMichigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts after getting fouled by Connecticut guard Solo Ball (1) during the second half of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball East Regional game against UConn at Capital One Arena in Washington DC on Friday, March 27, 2026. Michigan State lost the game 67-63.https://wildcatbluenation.com/the-bbn-are-gathering-around-the-perfect-nil-jersey-patch-idea-for-kentucky-athletics-01m0b91p2x5nWildcat Blue NationenThe BBN are gathering around the perfect NIL jersey patch idea for Kentucky athleticsBBN,Kentucky,Kentucky Athletics,NIL,ncaa2026-08-18T22:00:00Z2026-08-18T22:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2957,h_1663,x_170,y_125/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0b9bt97737kpk2fkf.jpgUniversity of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope hold a new basketball jersey up during Pope’s press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.https://wildcatbluenation.com/two-kentucky-coaches-recognized-as-elite-young-minds-working-for-will-stein-s-new-era-01m0b4g76gcyWildcat Blue NationenTwo Kentucky coaches recognized as elite young minds working for Will Stein's new eraKentucky,Will Stein,Stein,Coaching staff,kentucky football2026-08-18T20:30:00Z2026-08-18T20:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4401,h_2475,x_553,y_31/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0b4sysj7f76h48dm2.jpgCoach Will Stein signs stuff for Big Blue Nation at the opportunity to meet the Kentucky Football team during Meet the Team Day at Kroger Field. Aug. 15, 2026https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-can-land-transfer-jaxon-kohler-if-mark-pope-makes-up-for-lost-recruiting-time-01m0b2yzc730Wildcat Blue NationenKentucky can land transfer Jaxon Kohler if Mark Pope makes up for lost recruiting timeKentucky,Mark Pope,Jaxon Kohler,kentucky basketball recruiting,transfer portal2026-08-18T19:30:00Z2026-08-18T19:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2337,h_1314,x_394,y_98/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0b317wgz098cv7kz4.jpgMar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Jaxon Kohler (0) reacts to a play during the first half against the North Dakota State Bison during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/simply-committing-to-kentucky-was-enough-to-raise-milan-momcilovic-s-nba-draft-stock-01m0aq1ym32fWildcat Blue NationenSimply committing to Kentucky was enough to raise Milan Momcilovic's NBA Draft stockKentucky,Milan Momcilovic,Momcilovic,nba draft,Mark Pope2026-08-18T16:33:05Z2026-08-18T16:33:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2750,h_1546,x_140,y_8/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0aq43ceqnpq754k4v.jpgIowa State forward Milan Momcilovic talks to media during an interview at Iowa State’s Sukup Basketball complex on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Ames, Iowahttps://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-just-received-a-sneakily-exciting-development-in-the-mark-mitchell-court-case-01m0amhw6rptWildcat Blue NationenKentucky just received a sneakily exciting development in the Mark Mitchell court caseMark Mitchell,Kentucky,Mitchell,kentucky basketball recruiting,Mark Pope2026-08-18T14:55:30Z2026-08-18T14:55:30Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5224,h_2938,x_332,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m0amy70s666tbdtwym.jpgMar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket \against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/kenny-brooks-sending-players-to-the-wnba-is-the-only-recruiting-sell-he-needs-at-kentucky-01m08jda58ezWildcat Blue NationenKenny Brooks sending players to the WNBA is the only recruiting sell he needs at KentuckyKentucky,Kenny Brooks,kentucky women's basketball,WNBA,Ayanna Patterson2026-08-17T22:00:01Z2026-08-17T22:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5008,h_2817,x_158,y_342/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m08jkwae2bt4xzn23z.jpgFeb 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 Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-target-keyshawn-hall-picks-up-a-five-star-rating-as-mark-pope-s-search-narrows-01m08gb33w8kWildcat Blue NationenKentucky target Keyshawn Hall picks up a five-star rating as Mark Pope's search narrowsKentucky,Keyshawn Hall,kentucky basketball recruiting,Mark Pope,Hall2026-08-17T20:30:00Z2026-08-17T20:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5462,h_3072,x_177,y_400/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m08gksgp12w2261v5n.jpgNov 11, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Keyshawn Hall (7) reacts after making a dunk on the Wofford Terriers during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-will-play-more-ranked-than-unranked-opponents-in-will-stein-s-first-season-01m089wqqc20Wildcat Blue NationenKentucky will play more ranked than unranked opponents in Will Stein's first seasonKentucky,Will Stein,Stein,kentucky football schedule,sec football2026-08-17T18:45:00Z2026-08-17T18:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2582,h_1452,x_322,y_252/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m08a8tww6g8c5bek8h.jpgKentucky head football coach Will Stein speaks during a news conference before the start of fall camp in Lexington, Ky., on Aug. 3, 2026. Stein discussed the Wildcats' offseason preparation and the start of preseason practice.