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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

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

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Aug 15, 2026

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

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Aug 14, 2026

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Aug 6, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian (right) talks with Texas Longhorns running back CJ Baxter Jr. (4) during warm ups prior to the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Kentucky running back CJ Baxter is about to make Steve Sarkisian regret letting him go

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Aug 6, 2026

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

Kentucky Basketball's perfect assistant coach candidate has been Rajon Rondo all along

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Aug 5, 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

Will Stein's main goal for his first season clashes with Kentucky's brutal SEC slate

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Aug 5, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) drives to the basket around Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Landing All-SEC transfer Mark Mitchell would instantly make Kentucky a title contender

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Aug 5, 2026

Nightrydas Ryan Hampton (8) moves past defenders during the Drive Nation and Nightrydas semifinal basketball game at the 2026 Nike Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C., on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Drive Nation won 62-48 and will advance to the championship tomorrow.

Five-star commit Ryan Hampton is Kentucky's key to the future that nobody is talking about

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Aug 5, 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

Projecting Kentucky Football's depth chart before the start of Will Stein's first fall camp

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Aug 3, 2026

Kentucky's A.J. Rose celebrates scoring the Wildcats' first touchdown against Tennessee in the first quarter at Kroger Field Saturday night. Nov. 9, 2019

Kentucky Vs Tennessee Football 2019

Kroger Field needs to bring back one of Kentucky's most underrated football traditions

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Jul 31, 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 is facing two rivalry rematches this season, and Kentucky needs to win both

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Jul 31, 2026

La Familia’s Archie Goodwin celebrates after making the game winning shot against JHX Hoops in the Alumni Championship game of The Basketball Tournament at Memorial Coliseum.
July 29, 2026

La Familia's key to winning the TBT championship lies in one of their greatest strengths

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Jul 31, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams (3) reacts after a made three point basket against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Kam Williams’ unreal toughness may very well save Mark Pope’s third Kentucky season

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Jul 31, 2026

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