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Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the first half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Analyst suggests Mark Pope write a 'blank check' to fill out Kentucky's roster

Drew Holbrook

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11:17 AM CDT

Kentucky Football’s new entertainment district is a necessary evil for NIL recruiting

Drew Holbrook

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9:53 AM CDT

Will Stein's personal recruiting touch on Mother's Day is exactly what sets him apart

Drew Holbrook

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May 12, 2026

Kentucky needs Malachi Moreno to replicate Florida's star frontcourt formula

Drew Holbrook

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May 12, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) speaks during the postgame press conference after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-Imagn Images

Landing Milan Momcilovic could make Kentucky an instant Final Four competitor

Lane Mills

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May 10, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Kenny Minchey (8) loosens up during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Notre Dame won 56-13. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Kentucky's season will live or die by Kenny Minchey's success under center

Lane Mills

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May 10, 2026

Former Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey during a Notre Dame football spring practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in South Bend.

Predicting the best and worst-case scenarios for Kentucky coming out of spring ball

Lane Mills

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May 9, 2026

Nov 26, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts to a foul call during the first half against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Ranking Kentucky's 3 worst basketball NIL mistakes that still haunt the Wildcats

Lane Mills

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May 8, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts as Missouri rallied to take the lead in the last minute of the second half as the Cats fell to the Tigers 73-68 during SEC college basketball Wednesday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

Mark Pope gave a confusing answer to Kentucky's hot-button general manager question

Lane Mills

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May 8, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Setting the ceiling for Kentucky with Mark Pope's offseason moves nearly complete

Lane Mills

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May 8, 2026

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Former Kentucky star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander roasted for flopping in NBA Playoffs

Drew Holbrook

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May 8, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) drives with the ball during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Mark Pope's transfer backcourt may come with one critical catch for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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May 7, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Baylor during the first half in the Big-12 men’s basketball on Feb. 7, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa

Kentucky has officially met with a transfer forward that would save the offseason

Lane Mills

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May 7, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks during the postgame press conference 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 Le-Imagn Images

3 major offseason concerns Mark Pope is still facing ahead of a crucial third season

Drew Holbrook

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May 7, 2026

Mar 16, 2013; Knoxville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Kyle Wiltjer (33) brings the ball up court against Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan McRae (52) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

A former Kentucky champion’s calls attention to Mark Pope's front office conundrum

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on from the sideline during the game against Missouri in SEC college basketball Wednesday night at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky January 7, 2026.

College basketball’s $20 million arms race is destroying the soul of the sport

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jeff Goodman pins Kentucky as an offseason loser ahead of Mark Pope's third year

Lane Mills

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May 5, 2026

Outgoing Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart was honored at his retirement ceremony at the Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Barnhart became UK's AD in 2002. March 6, 2026.

Legendary journalist slams Kentucky's push to commercialize Historic Memorial Coliseum

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Mark Pope's seat hotter than ever at Kentucky thanks to rivals running laps around him

Lane Mills

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May 4, 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

A new name emerges internationally for Kentucky's urgent need at small forward

Lane Mills

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May 4, 2026

Dec 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 Images

Will Stein will have to run the gauntlet in his first season with Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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May 4, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mark Pope, Kentucky cannot afford to wait on Milan Momcilovic's NBA Draft decision

Lane Mills

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May 3, 2026

Former Kentucky player Rajon Rondo was the Y against Kansas.
Jan. 28, 2023

Kentucky legend Rajon Rondo would be the perfect fit for an NBA coaching opening

Drew Holbrook

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May 3, 2026

Dynamic Prep guard Ryan Hampton (14) drives to the basket during the second quarter of the City of Palms Classic signature series championship game against the Bullis Bulldogs at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Kentucky should go all-in on 5-star Ryan Hampton as this team's final piece

Lane Mills

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May 2, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope huddles up with his team after the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope may have a disconnect with elite recruits in his pitch for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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May 2, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) reacts in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kentucky may already have their superstar in high-ceiling guard Alex Wilkins

Lane Mills

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May 1, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats fans react to the action during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Anthony Epps sends a message to BBN amidst Kentucky's recruiting fiasco

Lane Mills

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May 1, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with the media 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

The one glaring issue Kentucky and Mark Pope still haven't solved in the transfer portal

Lane Mills

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Apr 30, 2026

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