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Mark Pope compared Valparaiso's style of play to Gonzaga

Kentucky basketball is gearing up for their second game of the regular season on Friday against the Valparaiso Beacons, who are coming off of a thrilling 66-63 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, now looking to bring their fast but aggressive style into Rupp Arena and test the Wildcats.

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Mark Pope says Collin Chandler 'earned' his highlight moment against Nicholls

Kentucky may have had a rough offensive showing in the first half on Tuesday against Nicholls, but the second half, they started rolling once Collin Chandler was off the ball and Denzel Aberdeen took over for Chandler at the point guard spot.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 6

Mark Pope updates the status of Trent Noah ahead of game against Valparaiso

Mark Pope already provided clarity on Jaland Lowe's status ahead of Friday's matchup with Valparaiso, saying he is expected to suit up for the Wildcats and make his Kentucky debut, but as for Trent Noah, he might not play on Friday.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 6

ESPN predicts the winner between #9 Kentucky and Valparaiso

After taking down Nicholls to move to 1-0 on the season, now Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Valparaiso Beacons. In their first game of the season, Valparaiso took down Eastern Illinois 66-63, with Isaiah Barnes leading the scoring, putting up 15 points.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Should Malachi Moreno take over as the starting center for Kentucky?

The biggest wildcard heading into this season for Kentucky basketball was, without question, the true-freshman seven-footer Malachi Moreno. The McDonald's All-American played his high school basketball at Great Crossing in Georgetown, so some questioned how he would adjust to college competition.

Lil Wayne News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Rapper Lil Wayne had a message for Kentucky's Collin Chandler after his poster dunk

Kentucky started the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night as they welcomed the Nicholls Colonels to Rupp Arena. After a sluggish offensive half from the Wildcats, things finally got rolling in the second half, and Kentucky won this game 77-51.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / November 5

Kentucky Overcomes Slow Start For Impressive Second Half Win

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Nicholls State Colonels on Tuesday night, winning 77-51 after a slow start on opening night. Kentucky shot 10-for-31 (32.3%) in the first half, while Nicholls State managed only 12% on 3-for-25 shooting, leading to a low-scoring half for both teams.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Mark Pope says his team's defensive mentality gives Kentucky a chance to be special

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats are 1-0 after a 77-51 win over Nicholls. This was a game for Kentucky where the one consistent was the Wildcats' elite defense.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

Kentucky had a historic defensive performance against Nicholls on Tuesday

The Kentucky Wildcats kicked off their 2025-26 season against Nicholls on Tuesday in Rupp Arena, where they got off to a slow start offensively, but it was their defense that made a good impression, not just in the first half but through the entire game.

A high-scoring second half calms Big Blue Nation as Kentucky cruises past Nicholls 77-51

Kentucky's first game of the season just came to an end as the Wildcats were able to take down Nicholls 77-51. Big Blue Nation was quite concerned at the half as the Wildcats only scored 28 points on 32.3% from the field.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

College basketball experts are picking the Kentucky Wildcats to make the Final Four

Mark Pope and the Kentucky athletic department spent a ton of money on the 2025-26 roster, so the ceiling is very high. The Wildcats have one of the best rosters in college basketball thanks to all of the NIL money spent, and this is why many have picked Pope's team to make the Final Four.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

Update on Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen's status ahead of Kentucky's season-opener

After being without Jaland Lowe in the two exhibition games and Aberdeen for their exhibition against Georgetown, Kentucky may be without both in their season-opener on Tuesday against Nicholls.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

One Kentucky player is about to reach his potential and become a star for Mark Pope

The 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team is a very interesting one because Pope has so many players who have a lot of room to develop. One of those players is the Croatian power forward Andrija Jelavic.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 2

Florida vs. Kentucky odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

Florida travels to Kentucky for a Week 11 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / November 1

Kentucky Women’s Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview And Outlook

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team enters the 2025–26 season with high expectations after a successful first year under head coach Kenny Brooks.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

How far the Tennessee Vols are predicted to climb in the AP Top 25 rankings after win over the Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols bounced back from last weekend’s tough loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide with a dominant win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington Tennessee cruised to a 56-34 win against Kentucky -- the most points the Vols have scored in an SEC game this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

The scene at Kentucky's stadium in the third quarter against the Vols will have Tennessee fans smiling all week

The Tennessee Vols scored 49 points in the first three quarters on Saturday night in Lexington against the Kentucky Wildcats. And that was enough to send Kentucky fans fleeing for the exits despite a quarter still remaining in the game.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 23

National college football analyst predicts the final score of Tennessee Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols will head to Lexington this weekend for a road matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee is coming off a 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa while Kentucky's most recent game was a 16-13 overtime loss at home to the Texas Longhorns.