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Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots as Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) defends during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic has every shade of Mark Pope's favorite Kentucky players so far

Alex Frank

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Jun 8, 2026

Will Stein's three-in-one recruiting tear is the latest proof that Kentucky is reborn

Lane Mills

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Jun 8, 2026

Mark Pope just silenced haters with his best week of recruiting ever at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Jun 8, 2026

Mark Pope has a potential log jam problem in the middle of Kentucky's rotation

Lane Mills

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Jun 6, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) shows emotion against the St. John Red Storm in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Jayden Quaintance may be among the NBA Draft's most underrated studs

Lane Mills

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Jun 5, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) celebrates with Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) after a play during the second half 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

National analyst forecasts Milan Momcilovic's domination in a top 10 list

Lane Mills

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Jun 4, 2026

Dec 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic gives Kentucky the edge over bitter rival Louisville's roster

Drew Holbrook

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Jun 4, 2026

Feb 4, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Justin McBride (21) and Air Force Falcons center Wesley Celichowski (51) battle for the ball in the first half at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Justin McBride's highlight reel has social media dubbing him Kentucky's hidden gem

Lane Mills

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Jun 3, 2026

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Milan Momcilovic puts Kentucky's roster miles ahead of Mark Pope's mess last season

Drew Holbrook

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Jun 3, 2026

May 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) in the first half during game six of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

The NBA Finals is a worrying reminder of the standard Mark Pope must meet at Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Jun 3, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots against Mississippi Rebels guard Dre Davis (14) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Film room: Milan Momcilovic is Kentucky Basketball's long-awaited missing piece

Drew Holbrook

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Jun 3, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after making a three-point shot against Colorado during the first half in the big-12 men’s basketball on Jan. 29, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

SEC basketball power rankings take a major shift with Milan Momcilovic choosing Kentucky

Lane Mills

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Jun 2, 2026

Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts after a three-point shot against Houston during the first half in the3 Big-12 men’s basketball at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Kentucky's new projected starting lineup with Milan Momcilovic is a giant killer

Lane Mills

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Jun 2, 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

Mark Pope has earned a little grace ahead of Milan Momcilovic's critical decision

Alex Frank

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Jun 1, 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

Building Kentucky's best potential starting lineup with and without Milan Momcilovic

Drew Holbrook

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May 31, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) reacts after a play during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jayden Quaintance's unfortunate time at Kentucky taught Mark Pope a valuable lesson

Lane Mills

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May 29, 2026

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

Something feels different about Mark Pope's third-year offseason approach

Lane Mills

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May 29, 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

Milan Momcilovic’s Kentucky comments suddenly looming large in recruiting race

Lane Mills

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May 28, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Braydon Hawthorne (22) gestures in celebration from the bench during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The 3 Wildcats most likely to have a breakout in Mark Pope's third year

Drew Holbrook

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May 27, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Brown Bears at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope doesn't blame Kentucky fans for criticizing him to no end ahead of year 3

Lane Mills

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May 27, 2026

Kentucky baseball head coach Nick Mingione walks to the pitchers mound during a NCAA baseball game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on April 18, 2025.

Kentucky slipping into the postseason can't distract from Nick Mingione's struggles

Drew Holbrook

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May 26, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Ryan Hampton not reclassifying means Mark Pope has only one option on the wing

Lane Mills

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May 25, 2026

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall talks on the sideline during spring practice at Sanders Practice Fields in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Former Kentucky coach Jon Sumrall is openly distancing his defense from Mark Stoops

Drew Holbrook

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May 25, 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

Will Stein won't have a chance to flip 4-star OL after post-commitment quote

Lane Mills

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May 23, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) reacts after scoring a basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope has a huge opportunity to get both of Kentucky's priority NBA Draft names

Lane Mills

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May 22, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and Kentucky have no choice but to pay Milan Momcilovic's massive rumored price tag

Lane Mills

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May 21, 2026

Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard announces Iowa State women’s wrestling program and new head coaches for men’s and women’s wrestling coaches during a press conference at Hilton Coliseum on April. 16, 2026, in Ames, Iowa

Kentucky fans should side with a Big 12 athletic director's rant against the SEC

Drew Holbrook

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May 21, 2026

Dec 5, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Tyon Grant-Foster (7) blocks the shot of Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

5 potential Gonzaga replacements as Cats and Bulldogs cancel annual series early

Drew Holbrook

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May 21, 2026

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