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Mark Pope is still unsure if Jayden Quaintance will debut vs St. John's

Kentucky fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with the debut of Jayden Quaintance. The 6-10 big man is very close to taking the court for the Wildcats.

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Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky

The No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm had just defeated the DePaul Demon Deacons at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday for their third win in a row, but head coach Rick Pitino has a much bigger challenge ahead.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 17

One of Kentucky's top targets in 2026 has reopened his recruitment

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball have not had success in their efforts recruiting the 2026 class, with one of those being Christian Collins, a top 10 prospect in the class who was all but wrapped up right before the early signing period to become a Kentucky Wildcat, but Kentucky couldn't agree on terms for an NIL deal.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 17

A 2026 top prospect has included Kentucky in his top five schools

One of the best players in the 2026 class has narrowed down his list, and Kentucky is included. According to On3's Joe Tipton, top five prospect Caleb Holt has Kentucky in his top five schools, along with Alabama, Arizona, Houston, and Providence.

Mark Pope News / The Spun / December 16

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Receives Order From His Doctor

At his doctor's behest, Mark Pope must mellow out as Kentucky aims to shake off a sluggish start to the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats are 7-4 with losses to all their ranked opponents, and Pope has let his emotions fly over the last month.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 15

Mark Pope provides another update on Jayden Quaintance's debut timeline

Last game out against Indiana, the Wildcats were as healthy as they've been since the Louisville game, welcoming Mo Dioubate back from an ankle injury

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 15

Healthy Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate is exactly what this Kentucky team needed

The Kentucky Wildcats looked like a completely different team on Saturday against Indiana. The team was all smiles on their way to a 12-point win over the Hoosiers in Rupp Arena, in what was the biggest must-win game of Mark Pope's time at Kentucky.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 14

Mark Pope says Kentucky is still finding its way offensively

The Kentucky Wildcats put together their best defensive performance of the season on Saturday night against the Indiana Hoosiers. In a game that, based

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 14

Mark Pope on Kentucky's improved competitive spirit: 'It takes all of us'

Kentucky basketball has gotten bashed lately for their lack of effort and even heart, as many criticized the way they were dismanted against Gonzaga in Nashville.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 14

Mark Pope was proud of Brandon Garrison's response to his recent struggles

Kentucky's lack of effort in recent games been under a microscope, but especially lately after falling to Gonzaga in embarrassing fashion last Friday. Well, a week later, the effort from the Wildcats on the court looked completely different in front of their home crowd, and it showed.

A huge second-half surge leads Kentucky to a 72-60 win over Indiana in Rupp Arena

The Kentucky Wildcats faced a pivital game in Rupp Arena on Saturday as the Indiana Hoosiers made their way into Rupp Arena, the first time the two have squared off in Lexington in 15 years, and the first time the two have played each other in general in nine years.

Mark Pope News / Yardbarker / December 13

Kentucky breaks out of slump with huge win over Indiana

The Kentucky Wildcats (7-4) appeared to be lost through the first 10 games of the 2025-26 season, but a huge 72-60 win over Indiana (8-3) at Rupp Arena

Trevon Brazile's big game vs. No. 16 Texas Tech elevates No. 17 Arkansas' ceiling

Arkansas and Texas Tech players get in handshake line scuffle

No. 23 Nebraska's stunning upset of No. 13 Illinois shows Cornhuskers are Big Ten contenders

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 12

Mark Pope will continue to 'tweak' Kentucky's starting lineup going forward

Kentucky has had their fair share of injuries this season, with Jaland Lowe missing six games and returning against Gonzaga last week for the first time since Nov.

No.1 Kentucky Volleyball Host NCAA Regional Final Versus No.3 Creighton

The No. 1 seed Kentucky Wildcats (28-2) will face the No. 3 seed Creighton Bluejays (28-5) in the Lexington Regional Final of the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, December 13, at 5 p.m.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 12

If there was ever a must-win game for Kentucky, Saturday against Indiana is it

Kentucky is basketball is going to have plenty of nostalgia in Rupp Arena on Saturday when Historic border state rival Indiana comes to town to take on the Wildcats for the first time in nine years.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 11

Kentucky's 2026 schedule has been revealed with dates

Kentucky's 2026 opponents have already been revealed, which was released back in September. The Wildcats will have three permanant opponents in the SEC over the next four seasons in Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina, with the other six games featuring rotating conference opponents in Kentucky's schedule over that span.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 10

Otega Oweh showed improvement in his leadership against NC Central

Kentucky has struggled lately, finding themselves in a very rough spot already this season. As they now sit at 6-4, all of their wins have came against teams ranked in the bottom half of D1, while all losses have come against more competitive, top 25-ranked teams.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 10

Is Kentucky losing momentum with a top prospect in the 2026 class?

Mark Pope has yet to land a big get on the recruiting trail, even just a 2026 commitment for that matter. By now, things were supposed to be much better than they are.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 10

This Kentucky team needs more of the fiery attitude Mark Pope displayed on Tuesday

It's clear that this Kentucky team has some major issues, but it ultimately starts with their effort, and after showcasing a lack of that in their previous three games, and especially after last game's 35-point debacle against Gonzaga, it seems like Mark Pope is completely fed up about what this team has been showing on the court.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / December 6

Kentucky Wildcats Lands Explosive Four-Star WR Kenny Darby After LSU Decommit

Will Stein, the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, has been on the job for less than two days and is already making waves on the recruiting trail.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / December 5

'We win the relationships': New Kentucky HC Will Stein explains recruiting approach

Stein, like many coaches, believes that even with the way things are going, it's not just about money on the recruiting trail.

Former Florida head coach Billy Napier quickly lands new HC job

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer becomes latest candidate to reject Penn State

How Michigan was able to flip four-star WR Brady Marchese from Georgia

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Will Stein News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Kentucky makes decision on its new head coach

Kentucky is hiring Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as its new head coach, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. An agreement is in the process of being finalized.

Mark Stoops officially out after 13 seasons at Kentucky

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Field Level Media / November 30

Reports: Kentucky plans to fire coach Mark Stoops

Kentucky is set to fire coach Mark Stoops on Monday, per multiple reports. Stoops, 58, has spent the past 13 seasons at Kentucky and is the program's winningest coach at 82-80.