Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Potential and elite upside could be the difference for this Kentucky basketball team

This 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team is one of the more interesting teams fans have seen in a very long time for multiple different reasons. One of the reasons this team is so different is that right now, there isn’t a true star player.

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With Malachi Moreno back at Kentucky Mark Pope has one final job to complete

Kentucky fans got massive news on Sunday night as it was announced that Malachi Moreno will be back in Lexington for his sophomore season. When Moreno put his name in the NBA Draft after the conclusion of his freshman season, Kentucky fans didn’t believe he was going to stay in the draft, but things heated up quickly for the seven-footer.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 24

Malachi Moreno will be back in Lexington for his sophomore season at Kentucky

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats got some massive news on Sunday evening as star center Malachi Moreno is pulling his name out of the NBA Draft and will return for another season in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 22

Would both Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic benefit by returning to college?

Kentucky fans are eagerly awaiting two announcements. One, from their star big man in hopes he will return for another year, who was the top priortity this offseason, but also from top target Milan Momcilovic, the star get and excellent fit that Pope is looking to fill out the upcoming roster with.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 22

Kentucky ending their yearly series with Gonzaga is actually a good thing

Kentucky fans everywhere have been wanting the Wildcats to get involved in a premier in-season tournament, whether it's the Players Era or whatever -- just something fun with some high-quality hoops.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 22

JMU transfer Justin McBride is a very underrated portal addition for Kentucky

Power forward has been one of the more interesting positions for the Kentucky Wildcats as Mark Pope missed on some great players in the portal, but I like the two players he added.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 21

Kentucky's first recruiting class in the Will Stein era just got even stronger

The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to build something that can lead to a high level of success in the SEC.

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College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 21

How will Kentucky pivot if Malachi Moreno stays in the NBA Draft?

All of Big Blue Nation is incredibly stressed right now with a decision looming for center Malachi Moreno as he decides whether he will stay in the NBA Draft or come back to play for Kentucky next season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 21

Could the 'star player' Kentucky is missing already be on the roster?

There is a big concern surrounding Big Blue Nation right now, and it has to do with the “star player” for the 2026-27 season. Some feel that this roster does not have a star player, and it is really hard to be an elite team without one.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 19

A surprise starter has been predicted for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Mark Pope might be after one or two more pieces, but for the most part, this Kentucky roster is just about completed for the 2026-27 season. There are multiple players on this roster that have a ton of upside, and one of those players is redshirt freshman Braydon Hawthrone.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 19

Kentucky extended a number of offers following the live period

Recruiting season is off and running and since the transfer portal closed last month, all eyes have shifted towards the high school ranks. This past weekend was the first live evaluation period of the grassroots season, giving coaches the oppoertunity to go and check out talent in-person.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / May 2

Josh Elander has a strong message for his players after Tennessee drops series against Kentucky

Tennessee’s up and down season suffered a drop in a bad way over the weekend against the Wildcats. The Tennessee Vols’ rollercoaster season just went through another drop, this time coming after a second straight lopsided loss to the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington.