https://wildcatbluenation.com/the-nba-s-christmas-slate-will-be-painted-blue-and-white-with-kentucky-alumni-this-year-01kzwaq1b6tqWildcat Blue NationenThe NBA's Christmas slate will be painted blue and white with Kentucky alumni this yearkentucky basketball,Kentucky,nba,former cats in the nba,Christmas Day2026-08-13T21:30:00Z2026-08-13T21:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2163,h_1216,x_0,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzxxdg94w3m006q2er.jpgJun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns holds the Larry O'Brien championship trophy during the championship celebration after game five of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Imageshttps://wildcatbluenation.com/dominika-paurova-battled-a-twice-torn-acl-to-return-to-kentucky-in-triumphant-form-01kzw8w2sxhxWildcat Blue NationenDominika Paurová battled a twice-torn ACL to return to Kentucky in triumphant formBig Blue Nation,Dominika Paurová,Kentucky,BBN,Kentucky womens basketball,Women's college basketball2026-08-13T20:00:02Z2026-08-13T20:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3044,h_1712,x_26,y_394/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01kzxqjyk0q6bjd29s8g.jpgOregon State guard Dominika Paurová looks for room to move as the Oregon State Beavers host Eastern Washington in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2024, at Gill Coliseum in Corvallis, Ore.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.