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Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talk after the game for the Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Vegas calls it a tense toss-up and the experts are split for the showdown at Rupp

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Kentucky has earned the right to dream big but now comes the ultimate test

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Feb 6, 2026

'Alley Cats' return to chase a National Title in this ultimate 2026 season guide

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Feb 6, 2026

Otega Oweh is a 'bad dude' spending his nights tearing SEC defenses apart

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Feb 6, 2026

Kentucky's forward Trent Noah (9) celebrates with guard Jasper Johnson (2) against Tennessee Tech in Rupp Arena Wednesday night.
November 26, 2025

Trent Noah and Collin Chandler are all in on the return of the denim uniforms

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari reacts after a call during the second half Kentucky Wildcats at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

The 1 alarming Arkansas stat that will give Kentucky fans 'John Calipari PTSD'

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Feb 5, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope being introduced at the 2025 Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Rival coaches finally admit the truth we've known all along about Kentucky

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

One image shows Kentucky is still King of the SEC and it's not close

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts after a foul is called against him during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Brandon Garrison combines dominance and drama in breakout performance against Oklahoma

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Feb 4, 2026

Kentucky coach Mark Pope works with his team against Vanderbilt during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

National analyst puts Mark Pope on 'Hot Seat' list, predicts massive coaching turnover

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Feb 4, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein poses for a photo with University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto (left) and athletic director Mitch Barnhart (right) after his press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Insider reveals exactly how Will Stein is 'killing it' at Kentucky

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates with forward Andrija Jelavic (4) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Why Kentucky’s clutch gene gives them the edge over snake-bitten Oklahoma

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Feb 4, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps after a possession during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope isn't panicking about having zero recruits, and neither should you

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Feb 3, 2026

Dec 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 Images

Will Stein torches Pete Golding over alleged tampering

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

The rumor was a broken locker room, Fayetteville proved it's bulletproof

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Feb 2, 2026

Nov 17, 2018; West Point, NY, USA; Army Black Knights defensive coordinator Jay Bateman speaks to his players in the locker room before a game against the Colgate Raiders at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

New DC rankings show Jay Bateman has a massive mountain to climb at Kentucky

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Rylan Griffen (3) reacts during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M tightens its grip on the SEC in a chaotic new Power Ranking

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Feb 2, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Kentucky player Teonni Key is interviewed at SEC Media Day in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Teonni Key returns and immediately unlocks a dominant version of Clara Strack

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Feb 2, 2026

Tracking Doug Shows’ 30-year history with Kentucky basketball

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari prior to the game at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball is on 'a journey' that BBN can't afford to miss

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Feb 1, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Mark Pope finally unlocked this team's toughness by doing something he has never done

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Feb 1, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats players return to the court after a timeout during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

This Kentucky team earns a nickname worthy of the history books

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Feb 1, 2026

Kentucky's forward Trent Noah (9) watches the shot go in against North Carolina Central's forward Ramondo Battle II (22) in Rupp Arena Tuesday night.
Dec. 9, 2025

The Kentucky kid John Calipari didn't want just landed the knockout blow to Arkansas

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Jan 31, 2026

Feb 24, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Big 12 official Doug Shows makes a call in the first half during the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

The referees hijacked Kentucky's lead with 3 technicals in 39 seconds

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Jan 31, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Willie Rodriguez (81) makes a catch on the sideline against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Will Stein compares Mikkel Skinner to his Oregon star, and that should terrify the SEC

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Jan 31, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats' Jaland Lowe, center, on the bench with his teammates during the game against Nicholls at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky Nov. 4, 2025. Lowe did not play.

The experts are predicting pain for Kentucky in Fayetteville

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Jan 31, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jack Givens rips Kentucky's 'flip the switch' arrogance in warm-ups

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Jan 31, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope argues with official Rob Rorke during SEC college basketball Wednesday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

Kentucky's addiction to comebacks has left it clinging to the NCAA Tournament bubble

LeighAnne Turner

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Jan 31, 2026

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