https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-sets-big-blue-madness-date-as-the-fan-favorite-event-returns-to-its-roots-01kzy2g564x1Wildcat Blue NationenKentucky sets Big Blue Madness date as the fan-favorite event returns to its rootsKentucky,Big Blue Madness,rupp arena,kentucky wildcats news,kentucky basketball2026-08-13T17:56:46Z2026-08-13T17:56:46Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4725,h_2657,x_358,y_714/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzy2sbyhzker4vwhvr.jpgKentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) pumps up the crowd during his introduction at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-stands-alone-in-dominating-the-transfer-portal-in-every-sport-this-offseason-01kzwdt55wk8Wildcat Blue NationenKentucky stands alone in dominating the transfer portal in every sport this offseasontransfer portal,Mark Pope,Kenny Brooks,Kentucky,Will Stein2026-08-13T17:00:02Z2026-08-13T17:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6950,h_3909,x_658,y_195/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzxnymqrm5tay8e4wa.jpgDec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Incoming Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein is introduced during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-is-set-to-revive-one-of-their-greatest-march-madness-rivalries-at-rupp-arena-01kzxtjm989xWildcat Blue NationenKentucky is set to revive one of their greatest March Madness rivalries at Rupp ArenaKentucky,March Madness,kentucky basketball schedule,Mark Pope,kentucky wildcats news2026-08-13T15:28:44Z2026-08-13T15:28:44Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3756,h_2112,x_0,y_265/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzxvsrhpp8j9z0r7w4.jpgMar 23, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Tekele Cotton (32) and Kentucky Wildcats guard/forward James Young (1) look for a call after battling for a loose ball during the first half in the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sportshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/mark-pope-has-just-one-hurdle-to-clear-to-bring-all-sec-transfer-mark-mitchell-to-kentucky-01kzxjf4f5k7Wildcat Blue NationenMark Pope has just one hurdle to clear to bring All-SEC transfer Mark Mitchell to KentuckyMark Mitchell,Mark Pope,Kentucky,Pope,kentucky basketball recruiting2026-08-13T13:13:16Z2026-08-13T13:13:16Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2532,h_1424,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzxjhjaxkhyx3sv334.jpgFeb 7, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) dunks against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/looking-back-at-the-three-most-excruciating-what-if-losses-in-kentucky-hoops-history-01kzvbfkzcxqWildcat Blue NationenLooking back at the three most excruciating "what if" losses in Kentucky hoops historyKentucky,kentucky basketball,Kentucky basketball history,NCAA Summer Themes,March Madness2026-08-12T21:30:00Z2026-08-12T21:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3620,h_2036,x_13,y_490/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzvbvv2ec6ndpkjdjg.jpgApr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) and Dakari Johnson (44) sit on the bench following their loss to the Wisconsin Badgers 71-64 in the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Championship semi-final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sportshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-football-is-treating-cats-fans-to-a-free-meet-the-team-day-at-kroger-field-01kzvf1y9a26Wildcat Blue NationenKentucky football is treating Cats fans to a free 'meet the team' day at Kroger Fieldkentucky football,Kentucky,kroger field,Will Stein,Big Blue Nation2026-08-12T20:30:00Z2026-08-12T20:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7047,h_3963,x_0,y_403/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzvggy7ng4xd83bpcx.jpgNov 15, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Cameron Miller (22) fives fans after the game against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/newest-college-football-rule-change-just-made-will-stein-s-job-a-lot-easier-at-kentucky-01kzv8hwnkmrWildcat Blue NationenNewest college football rule change just made Will Stein's job a lot easier at KentuckyKentucky,Will Stein,college football,Stein,kentucky football2026-08-12T19:30:00Z2026-08-12T19:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4947,h_2782,x_122,y_98/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzv8n2csedy4m78vsy.jpgDec 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 Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/mark-pope-s-best-shooting-team-at-kentucky-could-be-wasted-by-their-inability-to-guard-01kzv4vxtft4Wildcat Blue NationenMark Pope's best shooting team at Kentucky could be wasted by their inability to guardKentucky,Mark Pope,Pope,kentucky basketball,Kentucky basketball shooting2026-08-12T17:30:00Z2026-08-12T17:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2997,h_1685,x_225,y_288/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzv5mjf3f1jbq7s4cs.jpgMar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on 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 Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/projecting-kentucky-s-overall-record-after-will-stein-s-first-season-calling-the-shots-01kzv0c5qeszWildcat Blue NationenProjecting Kentucky's overall record after Will Stein's first season calling the shotsKentucky,Will Stein,Stein,kentucky football,sec football2026-08-12T15:15:00Z2026-08-12T15:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3810,h_2143,x_170,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzv0sdsf913kgq71f9.jpgJul 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/pat-kelsey-and-louisville-are-trying-to-swoop-in-on-major-kentucky-target-jaxon-kohler-01kzsydg6afgWildcat Blue NationenPat Kelsey and Louisville are trying to swoop in on major Kentucky target Jaxon KohlerKentucky,Kelsey,Jaxon Kohler,kentucky basketball recruiting,Mark Pope2026-08-12T13:15:00Z2026-08-12T13:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2784,h_1566,x_360,y_302/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzsyfcrsqqgdeyqw9j.jpgLouisville basketball's Pat Kelsey worked the sidelines as the Cardinals host the Jackson State Tigers at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2025.https://wildcatbluenation.com/will-stein-has-a-statement-to-make-in-kentucky-s-home-opener-against-youngstown-state-01kzrw50aw8sWildcat Blue NationenWill Stein has a statement to make in Kentucky's home opener against Youngstown StateKentucky,Youngstown State,Will Stein,Stein,kentucky football2026-08-11T20:30:00Z2026-08-11T20:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3445,h_1937,x_273,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzrwn7s6trm4xjmhsy.jpgJul 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein speaks to the press during SEC Football Kickoff Media Day at the Tampa Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images