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Kansas v Houston

Who should Big Blue Nation root for in the Elite Eight?

Drew Holbrook
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Mark Pope: "We just are blessed to have a chance to be here"

Five epic Kentucky basketball player runs in March Madness History

Full circle moment: Bubba Cunningham and the selection committee have fans longing for BCS 2.0

Mar 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson fives Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr before the game against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Five numbers that tell the story of Kentucky basketball’s season

Drew Holbrook
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Feb 25, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA;  Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells directions to his team at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 111-73. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr./USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Nate Oats’ jaw-dropping jab at Kentucky basketball you need to hear

Drew Holbrook
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LSU v Kentucky

Kentucky's biggest strengths and weaknesses heading Into March Madness

Drew Holbrook
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Oklahoma Sooners v Kentucky

Kentucky basketball and Oklahoma always bring the drama to the court

Jordan Owens
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Kentucky's players celebrated with fans after they defeated Tennessee during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Feb. 11, 2025.

Parents’ hilarious split shirt you MUST see from Kentucky-Missouri game

Drew Holbrook
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Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope during the game against No.1 Auburn Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky March 1, 2025

Possible March Madness opponents for Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

Drew Holbrook
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Purdue v Connecticut

25 best March Madness bracket names for your pool or office contest

Drew Holbrook
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Connecticut v St. John's

Rick Pitino is proving why he is the greatest college coach of all time

Drew Holbrook
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Feb 26, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mark Pope speaks on injury updates, post game reaction, and Otega Oweh

Drew Holbrook
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May 1973; Unknown Location; Kentucky Colonels forward (44) Dan Issel in action during the 1973 American Basketball Association season.  The ABA played from 1967-1976. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images Copyright (c)  Malcolm Emmons

Kentucky basketball, Kentucky football & more: Top athletes ever Part 2 (10-1)

Drew Holbrook
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Jan 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Does Mark Pope’s niceness cost Kentucky basketball big calls?

Drew Holbrook
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Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope snubbed: Why Kentucky’s coach deserved a Naismith watchlist spot

Drew Holbrook
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Alabama v Kentucky

Kentucky basketball: A tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in 2025

Drew Holbrook
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Feb 11, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to a call made by a referee during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Etorre Messina and five other candidates to take over as Kentucky basketball GM position

Drew Holbrook
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) walks onto the field as the Texas Longhorns prepare to play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025.

Way too early SEC player of the year candidates from each team including Kentucky football

Drew Holbrook
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Feb 4, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Florida State Seminoles head coach Leonard Hamilton watches from the sideline during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Florida State defeated Louisville 81-78. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Leonard Hamilton retires: A look back at what he meant to Kentucky and how Joe B Hall changed the game

Drew Holbrook
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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope tried rally his team during the game against visiting Arkansas but the Wildcats lost to the Hogs 89-79 Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Mark Pope keeps saying Kentucky basketball is "a good team" but is it true?

Drew Holbrook
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A Kentucky fan feels the loss as the Wildcats drop against visiting Arkansas Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky basketball and big blue nation are devouring their own after Arkansas loss

Drew Holbrook
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Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) got air for this reverse lay-up as he scored a team high 21 points as he helped lead the Razorbacks to a 89-79 win over No.12 Kentucky Saturday Feb. 1, 2025 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky takes a tumble in SEC power rankings and standings after Arkansas loss

Drew Holbrook
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Feb 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) goes to the rim against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky Basketball at a crossroads: Crisis or comeback?

Drew Holbrook
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Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats fans stand with the letters POPE painted on their stomachs after the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

"You people are crazy" Kentucky basketball fans once again prove him right

Drew Holbrook
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Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) receives a Kinder BBQ rib during the post game celebration at NRG Stadium. The Tigers defeat the Bears 44-31. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Four SEC players show up on the way too early 2025 Heisman list

Drew Holbrook
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Kentucky’s Zion Childress celebrates against Georgia Saturday night at Kroger Field.
Sept. 14, 2024

Way too early SEC football power rankings for the 2025 season

Drew Holbrook
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Jan 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) drives to the basket past Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jaylen Carey (22) during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has to learn to trust Kentucky basketball's bench as injuries mount

Drew Holbrook
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