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Milan Momcilovic compared Braydon Hawthorne's game to that of an NBA superstar

In the season opener for the Kentucky Wildcats, one player who stood out was the young wing, Braydon Hawthorne. In his first season in Lexington, BBN didn't see Hawthorne take the floor, but on Tuesday night he finally got his first action, and he turned heads.

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Northern Kentucky Visits No. 14 Kentucky on Thursday

The Northern Kentucky Norse visit the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. ET at Memorial Coliseum. Both teams are 1-0. Kentucky, No.

Franck Kepnang News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Franck Kepnang shares the emotions that go into putting on a Kentucky uniform

One addition that Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats made this offseason was former Washington center Frank Kepnang. The veteran big man is a massive human being at 7'0, 270 pounds, and he has been the enforcer for Pope and the Wildcats.

Zoom Diallo News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Mark Pope calls Zoom Diallo an 'integral' part of this Kentucky team

It only took a few exhibition games, but after some early struggles, a number of Kentucky fans were started to criticize Zoom Diallo and with Mason Williams playing the way he has been over the last few weeks, some even questioning him starting moving forward.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

The injury report for Kentucky at Tennessee has been released

Kentucky has been banged up at linebacker for much of this season, but that has started to imrpove over the last few weeks. With the bye week, the Wildcats have had time to heal up at all positions.

Mark Pope News / Yardbarker / November 4

What Kentucky hoops is getting in 5-star center prospect Cherif Millogo

The Kentucky Wildcats have picked up an extremely intriguing 5-star center prospect named Cherif Millogo. Millogo, originally from West Africa, is a 7-foot-5 center from La Cañada Flintridge, California.

Milan Momcilovic stars in Kentucky debut as No. 23 Wildcats top Manhattan

First impressions: How Aziz Olajuwon, Marcus Spears Jr. and other prominent freshmen fared in CBB debuts

Rick Pitino challenges 'mediocre' St. John's after win over Monmouth

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

Kentucky continues to exceed expectations on defense

Kentucky went into the preseason thinking that defense would be a major weakness. Through the three exhibitions and one regular season game, that side of the ball has actually been a strength of theirs.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / November 3

Is Kentucky being overlooked by the CFP committee?

The first College Football Playoff rankings came out Tuesday, and Kentucky is sitting at No. 6.

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

Kentucky football is officially projected in the College Football Playoff

Yes, you read that headline right. After a few weeks of Kentucky football popping up in many playoff projections from different media outlets around the country, it's now official.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

Predicting the 2026-27 record for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will get the 2026-27 season kicked off this evening as they welcome Manhattan into Rupp Arena. This is a very important season for Pope and the Wildcats.

Mark Pope News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Kentucky Is Changing Its Backcourt. Will Pope’s Gamble Work?

Kentucky basketball fans are used to debating who should run the offence. This season, Mark Pope may have a different question: What happens when you have two guards trying to do the job together?

Milan Momcilovic News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 2

A Kentucky Wildcat is a candidate for Naismith Player of the Year

It's not just preseason All-American awards that are rolling in for Kentucky's Milan Momcilovic heading into the start of the regular season. On Monday, Momcilovic was named a candidate for the Naismith Player of the Year in college basketball.

Zoom Diallo News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 29

Mark Pope talks about Zoom Diallo after Kentucky's exhibitions

In Kentucky's three exhibition games, Zoom Diallo had his fair share of struggles offensively. That led to some fans piling on him and even wondering if Mason Williams, who has been one of Kentucky's best through the exhibition games, should get the start over him.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 29

Kentucky needed a last-second miracle against UCF, and that might be exactly what the Wildcats needed

Kentucky finished its exhibition schedule with three victories, but Wednesday night's finale against UCF provided considerably more drama than Mark Pope probably anticipated.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Kentucky Is Winning Football Games By Not Beating Itself

Two flashpoints have defined Kentucky’s 6-1 start and rise to the No. 12 team in the country. The first came in a road game against South Carolina on the first weekend of October.

College Basketball (W) News / Stadium Rant / October 22

Kentucky Women’s Basketball Enters 2026–27 With Top-15 Expectations

Kentucky women’s basketball is entering the 2026–27 season with growing expectations, a talented roster, and a legitimate opportunity to compete with the nation’s best programs.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kentucky's Will Stein rightfully named the midseason Coach of the Year

The Wildcats are 4-1 in SEC play, and that one loss, to No. 12 Alabama, saw them play the Crimson Tide tight for during the first half.

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Kenny Minchey News / Yardbarker / October 17

No. 15 Kentucky continues underdog run with win over Oklahoma

For the second time in three weeks, the No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats hit the road as a ranked underdog against an unranked opponent.

Arch Manning, Texas continue to struggle after home loss to unranked Florida

No. 6 Alabama, Kalen DeBoer feel stuck after double-digit road loss at No. 14 Tennessee

Auburn makes CFB history with upset of No. 1 Georgia

Unranked Auburn upsets No. 1 Georgia on game-winning field goal: Key numbers behind the stunner

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 15

Will Stein knows the danger Oklahoma QB John Mateer presents to Kentucky

Will Stein knows his Kentucky Wildcats have a big challenge ahead of them.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Lane Kiffin claims referee gave him a wild excuse for controversial call

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.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / October 10