Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Will Kentucky coach Mark Pope change the way he distributes minutes this season?

Last season did not go to plan for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. There was a ton of hype and anticipation about this team, but it didn’t work out for the Wildcats, with injuries playing a major role.

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Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton takes over in front of Kentucky's Cody Fueger

The first day of the live period at Peach Jam is here. On Thursday, 2027 Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton took the floor for Nightrydas Elite in front of Kentucky coach Cody Fueger, who arrived in North Aususta on Thursday along with many other coaches.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 15

Two concerns for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Big Blue Nation is starting to get very excited about this 2026-27 team Mark Pope has put together. I believe this team is going to be great this year, but this will be dependent on some Wildcats hitting their upside.

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.

Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff

College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new five-year eligibility rule

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 13

Kentucky coach Mark Pope is taking one thing very seriously this offseason

Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats had a ton of high expectations, but things did not go well for Mark Pope’s team. Injuries played a role in this, but the reality is Kentucky didn’t have a good season, so it is imperative that this year is better for Pope’s team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

Kentucky football's 2026 schedule is ranked as one of the toughest in the country

There is a lot of buzz around Kentucky football with Will Stein set to begin his first season as a head coach, a new era beginning in Lexington following a decade-long tenure of Mark Stoops at the helm.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

Mark Pope explains which player has been Kentucky's best so far in summer practice

In his first season at Kentucky, Trent Noah gave Big Blue Nation a lot of confidence that he was going to be a sharpshooter for this team for a long time, but his sophomore season wasn’t great.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Kentucky Basketball Among Final Contenders for Nation’s No. 1 Center

The Kentucky Wildcats have already gotten to work in the 2027 recruiting class. With a commitment from four-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton, they already rank first in the nation, according to Rivals.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 30

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.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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.

Thunder trading No. 37 pick to Heat

Mavs to acquire No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko from Lakers

Warriors rookie pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft