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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

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

Drew Holbrook

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May 5, 2026

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

Lane Mills

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May 5, 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

Oct 11, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcat and NBA player John Wall smiles after assisting guard Collin Chandler in the dunk contest during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky missed the golden opportunity to hire John Wall in a front office position

Lane Mills

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Apr 30, 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 covered all his bases in the 2026 class, but Kentucky hit no home runs

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 30, 2026

The Tyran Stokes miss could finally force a long overdue move for Mark Pope

Josh Yourish

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on 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 Curry-Imagn Images

Tyran Stokes committing to Kansas exposed Mark Pope’s critical recruiting gamble

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 28, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) reacts against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Taking one last look at Kentucky's options before Tyran Stokes makes his decision

Lane Mills

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts 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

NBA expert throws cold water on Kentucky's signing of Ousmane N'Diaye

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 28, 2026

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

Appraising Kentucky's roster ahead of Tyran Stokes' imminent decision

Lane Mills

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Apr 26, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope and Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey at the 2024 Battle of the Bluegrass game.

Pat Kelsey is pulling away from Mark Pope in a transfer portal grudge match

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 25, 2026

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

Mark Pope must move fast to save Kentucky's frontcourt in the transfer portal

Lane Mills

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCF Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Mark Pope could bring back a former Cat to fill a crucial roster hole for Kentucky

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Tyran Stokes during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Projecting Kentucky's starting lineup with and without 5-star Tyran Stokes

Lane Mills

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Apr 22, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) dunks in their game with the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

A last-second transfer portal entry could be the parachute Mark Pope needs

Lane Mills

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Apr 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on 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 Curry-Imagn Images

Kentucky learns the brutal downside of the transfer portal following disastrous week

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 22, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) reacts after a Mississippi Rebels calls time out during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

3 realistic transfer portal pivot options after Kentucky whiffed on Donnie Freeman

Drew Holbrook

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Apr 21, 2026

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