The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a 69-49 win over Little Rock in their first exhibition game of the season on Friday. In it, there was a lot of good defensively, but a lot of areas to grow on offense, but still a game that featured some impressive moments on that end of the floor.
If we've learned anything this season of Kentucky football, it's that you just cannot count out Will Stein in any game, no matter what. Why? He has instilled so much grit and fight in his team this season.
For the second time in three weeks, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats hit the road as a ranked underdog against an unranked opponent.
It wasn't a full 40 minutes of pretty basketball on the offensive end for Kentucky. The Wildcats ended the game with 19 turnovers and were just 3-11 from three in the first half to get things started.
Kentucky fans knew coming into the season how important Mian Momcilovic would be for the Wildcats this season. As the best shooter in college basketball, he is tailored to Mark Pope's offense, one that loves to have shooters and playmakers all over the floor.
The Kentucky Wildcats got their exhibition slate started with a 69-49 win against Little Rock on Friday. One player in particular was absent from the stat sheet and that was Kam Williams, who was held out of Friday's game against the Trojans as he inches closer to a return after last season's injury that required offseason surgery.
Kentucky basketball got their exhibition slate underway on Friday when they welcomed former Wildcat Travis Ford and the Little Rock Trojans to Rupp Arena.
While Big Blue Nation is all in on football season right now, the fan base is very excited to see Mark Pope's team take the floor for the first time. The first time BBN will be able to see Pope and the Wildcats take on outside competition will be this evening as they welcome Little Rock for an exhibition game.
The Kentucky Wildcats were able to get the win over LSU and gain further momentum for the season. However, their biggest reason for that win is a major storyline ahead of their Oklahoma matchup due to his injury status.
Out of the many additions for Kentucky basketball this offseason, Milan Momcilovic stood out among the rest. Why? Not only was he one of the top-ranked players in the transfer portal, but he was also the nation's best shooter last season.
The Kentucky basketball season is almost here, with the first of three exhibitions on Friday against Little Rock. Ahead of the exhibition games, Mark Pope appeared at SEC Media Days down in Birmingham on Wednesday and of the multiple topics discussed, he talked about Kentucky's starting backcourt of Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins.
Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them.
Kentucky coach Will Stein is off to a historic 5-1 start in his first year with the program. After a second-half collapse against Alabama, the Wildcats have rattled off two top 10 wins, one of those in dominating fashion on the road, in addition to a comeback win at South Carolina after starting down 17 points.
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin had a fairly significant complaint about the officiating during LSU’s upset loss to Kentucky on Saturday night. Kentucky took a 21-17 lead into halftime of Saturday’s game thanks to quarterback Kenny Minchey’s quarterback sneak at the goal line, though the play appeared to be stopped short of the line.
Prior to the Kentucky-LSU game, it felt like playoff hopes for the Wildcats were just that -- hopes. But now, after a 5-1 start and two top 10 wins, one of those in dominating fashion, Will Stein now has his team appearing in a number of updated playoff projections.
Kentucky pulled off one of the defining upsets of a crazy college football weekend by taking down LSU, so naturally the Wildcat faithful were in the mood to celebrate.
Kentucky football has found a flair for the dramatic, and the Wildcats are making a habit of delivering in overtime.
The Kentucky Wildcats could solidify themselves as a dark horse contender not just in the SEC but in all of college football. Kentucky already beat Texas A&M and played the Alabama Crimson Tide tough in the first half, as the Wildcats are exceeding expectations in the first year of the Will Stein era.
Head coach Will Stein was pretty clear with his Kentucky Wildcats team after they beat the South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Shane Beamer era at South Carolina may have officially come to an end on Saturday night at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Kentucky vs. South Carolina is the next major test for Will Stein as SEC play continues. After a strong start to the season and a statement SEC road win over the Texas A&M Aggies, the Kentucky Wildcats enter the matchup with confidence and plenty of momentum.
The Kentucky Wildcats have to feel great about the start of the Will Stein era.
First-year Kentucky head coach Will Stein didn’t ask for polite applause Saturday. He requested flasks, four-letter words and a crowd hoarse enough to call in sick Monday.
The Alabama Crimson Tide may not need a secret weapon in Week 2 against the Kentucky Wildcats, but they have one.
Mark Mitchell is sticking with the Missouri Tigers.
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