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February 14, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Team G-League guard Dink Pate (1) of the Mexico City Capitanes drives to the basket against Team C forward Ryan Dunn (0) of the Phoenix Suns and forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) of the Golden State Warriors during the 2025 NBA Rising Stars Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Mark Pope completes Zoom with Dink Pate as Transfer Portal heats up

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Apr 8, 2026

Mark Pope’s first wave of Transfer Portal targets continue a worrying trend

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Apr 8, 2026

Gary Parrish drops a harsh reality check on Mark Pope's future

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Apr 7, 2026

The title game roster blueprint Mark Pope must copy as soon the portal opens

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Apr 6, 2026

Apr 6, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone reacts towards referee Danielle Scott (87) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

North Carolina is falling into the exact same Transfer Portal trap Kentucky did

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) shoots against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Damarco Minor (7) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

3 intriguing point guards Kentucky can’t be fooled by in the Transfer Portal

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Apr 6, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Deion Burks (4) celebtrates with running back Jovantae Barnes (2) after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Kentucky football's new backfield is a massive gamble and Will Stein knows it

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a call against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

The biggest Transfer Portal need Mark Pope must address is glaringly obvious

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Apr 5, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1), forward Andrija Jelavic (4), and guard Collin Chandler (5) during a time out against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

A rec game may have revealed the next Kentucky player to stay in Lexington

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Apr 4, 2026

Delaware Hens guard Christian Bliss (00) dribbles during the NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, Delaware.Delaware Hens guard Christian Bliss (00) dribbles during the NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee on Feb. 7, 2026, at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark.

5 early Transfer Portal targets emerging for Mark Pope to lock in on

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Apr 4, 2026

President Donald Trump dances after ending his his remarks to the Detroit Economic Club at Soundboard inside the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

Donald Trump's plan to 'save' college sports would be a huge boon for Mark Pope

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Apr 3, 2026

New Kentucky Wildcat head coach Will Stein makes remarks as he is introduced at Kentucky on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

We asked 3 AI models to predict Will Stein's first year record with Kentucky

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Apr 3, 2026

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

Year 3 is make-or-break for Mark Pope and he knows it

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a three point shot against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Updating Kentucky basketball stay or go decisions as the Transfer Portal looms

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Apr 3, 2026

Louisville Football head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his teams during open practice. March 18, 2026

The unbelievable shared history of Will Stein and Jeff Brohm

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on after the game against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Year 3 is make-or-break for Mark Pope but there's 1 huge reason it shouldn't be

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during an interview at the practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Mark Pope tries to make an impression a massive 2027 recruit with in home visit

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes’ post should push Kentucky and Mark Pope to move on

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Apr 1, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Mike Sharavjamts (55) attempts to shoot over Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Mark Pope must prioritize Mo Dioubate and Trent Noah to fix the Kentucky roster

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Apr 1, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Braydon Hawthorne (22) shoots the ball during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's next big thing is already on the roster

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a play during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Forget the fancy analytics Mark Pope must recruit guys who can do 1 simple thing

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a half court shot 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

Predicting which players leave Kentucky as Transfer Portal approaches

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Mar 29, 2026

Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) attempts a 3-pointer against Alabama during the second half of NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round at United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Conferences collide as the Big Ten makes its move for the SEC's crown

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) dunks the ball against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Collin Chandler's Kentucky future muddied with hometown rumors swirling

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Mar 28, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger greets ESPN GameDay Crow Seth Greenberg after an interview during ESPN's College GameDay show ahead of the game between the Iowa State Cyclone and TCU Horned Frogs at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 8, 2025 in Ames, Iowa

Seth Greenberg lecturing Mark Pope is yet another attempt to prop up John Calipari

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies forward Hannes Steinbach (6) and Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) go for the ball during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Mark Pope must target Washington big man Hannes Steinbach in the Transfer Portal

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Mar 27, 2026

University of Kentucky assistant men's basketball coach Orlando Antigua helped Gage Durrett, 9, spin a basketball on his finger while visiting Pillar's Crestwood Station day program. June 8, 2021

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A coaching reunion that could spark a Kentucky recruiting revival

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self looks on in the first half against the St. John's Red Storm during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bill Self retirement rumors could spark the exact recruiting chaos Kentucky needs

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Mar 26, 2026

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