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The lineup for Kentucky basketball that analytics think is the best will shock BBN

The unofficial start of Kentucky basketball is almost here, with Big Blue Madness coming up on Friday night. The first game of the season is a little over a month away, and the fan base can't wait to see this team get rolling.

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Will Stein assessed Kenny Minchey's play through four games

The Kentucky Wildcats advanced to 3-1 on the season after wins over a top 10 Texas A&M team and South Alabama. With four games already under their belt, now seems like a good time to assess how your quarterback has been performing.

Alex Wilkins News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Mark Pope calls Alex Wilkins a 'high ceiling guy'

Kentucky had an emphasis of going and finding creators through the transfer portal this offseason. One of the most important ones was the get of Alex Wilkins from Furman.

Malachi Moreno News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Malachi Moreno shared extremely high praise for Ousmane N'Diaye

Among all of Kentucky's newcomers for the upcoming season, there is one that fans knew almost essentially nothing about and that guy is Ousmane N'Diaye, an international pickup for Mark Pope and the staff this offseason.

Zoom Diallo News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Zoom Diallo wants to be a Rupp Arena energizer this season

This off-season, Kentucky went out and got a tough, shot-creating point guard in Zoom Diallo through the transfer portal. In a previous interview with Kentucky Wildcats On SI, his high school coach even classified him as a straight 'winner', just doing whatever it takes to win.

Milan Momcilovic News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Milan Momcilovic was listed as a transfer who 'could change the national championship race'

Mark Pope added a handful of players via the transfer portal this offseason, but the player who really shook up the college basketball world was the addition of Milan Momcilovic.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Kentucky basketball Media Day revealed who the team's biggest trash talker is

Yesterday was Kentucky basketball Media Day, where the local media goes around to all of the players and asks questions. Normally, when the media asks Kentucky players questions, it is more serious, but during Media Day, some more fun questions come up.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Mark Pope shared what excites him most about this 2026-27 Kentucky team

Big Blue Madness is the unofficial start of the Kentucky basketball season, and it is coming up on Friday, so fans are getting excited. Big Blue Nation can't wait to see this team suit up this season, and the first game of the season is just over a month away.

Kam Williams News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Kam Williams hopes to pick up where he left off before last season's injury

Kentucky fans received some injury updates regarding a few players on Monday, and one of those was Kam Williams, who has been rehabbing all summer following an offseason surgery from an injury he suffered this past season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 28

Kentucky basketball has 'creators' at all five positions this season

This off-season, Mark Pope emphasized going and finding creators, specifically out on the perimeter. He got two of them in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, who are expected to be an impressive duo this season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 28

Mark Pope believes length will have to be a 'major factor' for Kentucky

We've heard all about the shooting ability of this Kentucky team. It's a clear focal point of success for the Wildcats heading into next season, with shooters nearly everywhere you look on the court.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 27

Where Kentucky football stands in this week's AP Poll Top 25

Kentucky football has made the top 25. Following their huge upset win over then #9 Texas A&M on the road, many fans and media were vying for the Wildcats to crack the top 25.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 26

Will Stein emphasizes first half against South Alabama was not up to standard

Kentucky's 45-21 win over South Alabama wasn't always as pretty as what the score says. In fact, the Wildcats struggled for half of the game. After going up 7-0 to start things out, it was Kentucky's offense that struggled mightily for much of the half.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 26

Kentucky Keeps Rolling With 45-21 Win Over South Alabama!

The Kentucky Wildcats are continuing to build momentum. After pulling off a huge road upset over No. 9 Texas A&M last weekend, Kentucky returned home Saturday and handled business against South Alabama, winning 45-21 at Kroger Field.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 26

Kentucky's run game leads the Wildcats past South Alabama after a slow start

On Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats were back in Kroger Field after one of the best wins in program history and looked to shift their focus to taking care of business against the South Alabama Jaguars.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 24

One Kentucky forwards athleticism will surprise BBN this season

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff added a lot of talent in the transfer portal, hoping to have a tenure-changing season this year. Last season didn't go to plan for Pope and the Wildcats, with a Round of 32 loss to Iowa State.

CJ Baxter News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Kentucky RB CJ Baxter's Emotional Comeback Reaches Special Milestone After Years of Injuries

CJ Baxter was supposed to become one of college football’s next great running backs years ago. His body had other plans. Baxter arrived at Texas as one of the country’s most highly regarded running back recruits and immediately showed why.

College Football News / College Football News / September 24

Kentucky vs South Alabama Prediction: Just How Good Are the Wildcats?

How was your week? Just when it seemed like Kentucky (2-1) was in for a true rebuild campaign under new head coach Will Stein, it went into College Station and left with a dominant 31-21 win over Texas A&M.

Kentucky Wildcats News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Texas A&M Fan Arrested After Urinating on Kentucky Fan Following Aggies’ Upset

College football has always been known for its fierce rivalries and wild post-game energy, but a recent incident in College Station just set a bizarre new benchmark for game-day absurdity.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 21

Kentucky Has Arrived: Wildcats Shock Texas A&M and Start Turning Heads

For the first time in a while, Kentucky football has given its fans a reason to believe that something special could be developing in Lexington. The Wildcats walked into College Station as an unranked team facing No.