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Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is building the perfect fix for all of Kentucky's problems last season

Lane Mills

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May 20, 2026

Mark Pope and Kentucky's quest for 5-star wing Ryan Hampton is heating up fast

Lane Mills

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May 19, 2026

Kentucky's pursuit of Milan Momcilovic may suffer one major holdover from last season

Drew Holbrook

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May 19, 2026

3 best Kentucky basketball transfers that were worth every NIL penny

Lane Mills

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May 18, 2026

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

This 1 stat should cool the Mark Pope hot seat talk and kill the Pat Kelsey comparisons

Lane Mills

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May 15, 2026

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats fans react after a missed field goal during the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky fans must stand with the SEC against the College Football Playoff expansion

Lane Mills

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May 15, 2026

Nov 23, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams reacts during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Mo Williams hypes up Kentucky's loaded roster amidst championship hopes

Drew Holbrook

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May 15, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope motions to his players during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope may be eyeing a 5-star prospect on Kentucky's recruiting road trip

Lane Mills

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May 15, 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.

The race for Milan Momcilovic could come down to a Kentucky vs. Louisville duel

Lane Mills

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May 15, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) fives guard Jasper Johnson (2) during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Malachi Moreno casts doubt on future at Kentucky with latest worrying update

Drew Holbrook

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May 14, 2026

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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May 13, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart speaks during the introductory press conference for head football coach Will Stein at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Drew Holbrook

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May 13, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head football coach Will Stein, his wife Darby, and his children Joey and Demi pose for a photo after Stein’s press conference at Nutter Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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

Feb 14, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) posts up against Kentucky Wildcats center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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

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