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Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) looks on 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

Mark Mitchell leaving for Missouri looks brutal, but Kentucky will ultimately be fine

Drew Holbrook

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Aug 31, 2026

Youngstown State is coming to Lexington in Week 1 armed with Kentucky's biggest weakness

Drew Holbrook

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Aug 25, 2026

The BBN are bound to roll their eyes at former Kentucky OC Liam Coen's biggest regret

Drew Holbrook

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Aug 24, 2026

Former Seattle Seahawks back T.J. Harden would click right into Kentucky's backfield

Lane Mills

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Aug 21, 2026

Mar 31, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Anthony Davis (23) battles for the ball between Louisville Cardinals guard Russ Smith (2) and forward Chane Behanan (24) during the first half in the semifinals of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball Final Four at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky and Louisville fans are finally agreeing on one aspect of their historic rivalry

Lane Mills

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Aug 20, 2026

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) waves at fans during senior day celebration after the game between Michigan State and Rutgers at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Report suggests Mark Pope's call with Jaxon Kohler may have skyrocketed Kentucky's chances

Lane Mills

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Aug 19, 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

Defining Mark Pope’s lowest floor that Kentucky fans would accept in his third year

Lane Mills

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Aug 19, 2026

Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang (11) celebrates a defensive play during the second half of their game in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.

Franck Kepnang has to overperform for Kentucky to stay afloat in the SEC this season

Lane Mills

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Aug 19, 2026

University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope hold a new basketball jersey up during Pope’s press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

The BBN are gathering around the perfect NIL jersey patch idea for Kentucky athletics

Lane Mills

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Aug 18, 2026

Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic talks to media during an interview at Iowa State’s Sukup Basketball complex on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Ames, Iowa

Simply committing to Kentucky was enough to raise Milan Momcilovic's NBA Draft stock

Lane Mills

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) controls the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Zoom Diallo playing like Rajon Rondo is his key to a breakout season with Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Aug 17, 2026

Mar 1, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks to his bench during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's exhibition vs. Texas Tech will be the perfect litmus test for Mark Pope's team

Lane Mills

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Aug 15, 2026

Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots the ball defended by Creighton Bluejays forward Jasen Green (0) during the first half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Kentucky fans should expect Mark Pope's team to catch fire earlier than ever this year

Lane Mills

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Aug 14, 2026

Nov 22, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles during the second half against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Will Stein just put Kentucky's last two coaches to shame with practice meetup

Lane Mills

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Aug 14, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Kentucky head coach Kenny Brooks talks to Kentucky guard Tonie Morgan (5) during a timeout at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Kenny Brooks is all about relationships, and it's paid off with his best Kentucky team yet

Lane Mills

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Aug 14, 2026

Apr 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 Sports

Looking back at the three most excruciating "what if" losses in Kentucky hoops history

Lane Mills

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Aug 12, 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

Newest college football rule change just made Will Stein's job a lot easier at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Aug 12, 2026

Mar 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 Images

Mark Pope's best shooting team at Kentucky could be wasted by their inability to guard

Lane Mills

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Aug 12, 2026

Jul 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

Projecting Kentucky's overall record after Will Stein's first season calling the shots

Lane Mills

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Aug 12, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's love for comebacks downplays one of his most pressing issues at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Aug 11, 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

Kentucky fans must reluctantly admit that Will Stein would benefit from an expanded CFP

Lane Mills

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Aug 11, 2026

Minnesota forward Cade Tyson rebounds the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 17, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Cade Tyson being ruled eligible means Mark Pope's perfect target is available for Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Aug 10, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver DJ Miller (7) makes a one-handed catch during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Predicting Kentucky Football's first-game MVP nearly a whole month before the season

Lane Mills

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Aug 10, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno making threes has Mark Pope's Kentucky offense looking scarier than ever

Lane Mills

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Aug 7, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Ty Bryant (14) intercepts the pass thrown to Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Eli Stowers (9) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kentucky safety Ty Bryant is the master key to unlocking Jay Bateman's defense right away

Lane Mills

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's struggles to beat high-major teams make his third year at Kentucky critical

Lane Mills

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Aug 7, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Jerone Morton (11) controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Jerone Morton winning Kentucky's summer camp proves Mark Pope has his deepest team yet

Lane Mills

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Aug 6, 2026

Feb 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys forward Justin McBride (21) warms up before the game against the Houston Cougars at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky's final practice has raised an urgent question for Mark Pope's starting lineup

Lane Mills

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Aug 6, 2026

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