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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball's SEC schedule release

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball's SEC schedule release

The full Kentucky SEC basketball schedule was released, so now Big Blue Nation will know which days the Wildcats will play which teams. This is always the most important part of the schedule release because it shows the toughest parts of the schedule.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 27
Kentucky basketball full 2027 SEC schedule with dates

Kentucky basketball full 2027 SEC schedule with dates

Last season SEC play didn’t go great for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. Pope’s team went 10-8 in SEC play with some really ugly losses. Kentucky hasn’t won an SEC Regular Season Title or SEC Tournament since the pandemic, and it is time for that to change.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 24
Mark Pope breaks down how Kentucky can have a good defense

Mark Pope breaks down how Kentucky can have a good defense

Mark Pope is known as an offensive coach. He is a very good offensive coach, but sometimes folks wonder about his defenses. Last season Pope had a solid defensive team that was ranked 28th defensively in KenPom.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 24
Kentucky is actively continuing to try and fill the final roster spot

Kentucky is actively continuing to try and fill the final roster spot

The Kentucky Wildcats look like legit contenders next season, putting together a top 20 roster with a very high ceiling with how well they seem to fit Mark Pope's system.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 23
Alex Wilkins has a wish list uniform for the Kentucky Wildcats to wear this season

Alex Wilkins has a wish list uniform for the Kentucky Wildcats to wear this season

One conversation fans love to have is the uniform conversation. Fans love it when their team wears new uniforms, and Big Blue Nation is no different. Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats wore the home denim jerseys against the Tennessee Volunteers in a riveting game that Collin Chandler won with a big three.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / July 20
Will Stein feeling confident heading into first season in Lexington

Kentucky HC Will Stein feeling confident heading into first season in Lexington

The Kentucky Wildcats have never won a national championship on the gridiron. They've won two SEC championships in school history, but their last SEC title came in 1976.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14
Kentucky's Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats desperately wanted to get Momcilovic in the transfer portal.

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Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey has extremely highly expectations for WR DJ Miller

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey has extremely highly expectations for WR DJ Miller

Starting quarterback Kenny Minchey did not hold back recently when he was asked to name his pick for a "breakout" candidate at Kentucky.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Thunder may have gotten draft's biggest steal in second round

Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.

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Will Stein News / Yardbarker / June 8
Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

The Kentucky Wildcats know how to win on the basketball court. Kentucky's basketball program has eight championships under its belt.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / June 8
Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Nicholas “Happy” Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. A cause of death was not made public.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Kentucky DL Nic Smith has died at 20

Kentucky Wildcats football player Nic Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. Smith, whose nickname was “Big Happ,” was a redshirt freshman defensive lineman last season.

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