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What is Jasper Johnson's upside as a true freshman for Kentucky?

One of the biggest wildcards on the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team is Jasper Johnson. The five-star true freshman has a ton of upside, and his true freshman season can play out a lot of different ways.

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Where does Kentucky's strength of schedule stack up in college football?

Mark Pope has a lot of pressure riding on him and the Kentucky football program hwading into the 2025 season. Following a mediocre 7-6 season in 2023, where the Wildcats went just 3-5 in SEC play, Kentucky followed it up with a 4-8 (1-7 SEC) record last season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 15

Kentucky has made the top list of schools for a major target in the 2026 class

To no surprise, Kentucky has made the list cut for one of their top targets in the class of 2026. According to On3's Joe Tipton, the Wildcats have been included in 2026 five-star guard Deron Rippey Jr.'s top 12 schools.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 15

Jon Rothstein believes Mark Pope's roster building technique will lead to long term success

It's no secret that Mark Pope did an excellent job in year one as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. He took a team that he put together in just a few weeks and took this team to the Sweet 16.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 15

Kentucky reaches out to sharpshooter Jacob Webber

Add another name to the recruiting board. The July live period has begun for AAU basketball, as Mark Pope and his staff made several appearances this weekend at various venues.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Kentucky is gaining momentum with a top 5 recruit in the 2026 class

The Kentucky staff has been out and about over the past week (since Thursday) watching many of their top targets go head-to-head. The staff got eyes multiple times on one of their most important targets in the class, Caleb Holt, over the weekend, who had a very impressive showing.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 14

Positive update for Kentucky in the recruitment of a top-10 recruit

Kentucky is battling a pair of recent Final Four programs for this elite prospect. It seems like it’s been a while since we’ve heard some good recruiting news for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Mark Stoops News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has a very important job at SEC Football Media Days

College football is officially right around the corner for Mark Stoops's Kentucky Wildcats, and things are not looking great according to many college football analysts.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Brandon Garrison must play well early into the season while Jayden Quaintance rehabs

One of the big offseason topics for the Kentucky basketball team is about the injury and rehab of Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance. The former Sun Devil is projected to be a top five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he is coming off an ACL tear.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Predicting three breakout stars for Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope has a roster full of players who are set to be breakout stars in college basketball, which is why the Kentucky Wildcats have one of the best teams in the nation.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Kentucky basketball has officially listed heights and weights for the 2025-26 roster

The Kentucky basketball season continues to inch closer and closer, and Big Blue Nation can't wait to see the team Mark Pope built in action. This is the most hype that has been around a Kentucky basketball team in a very long time, as this team is looking like one of the best in college basketball.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 13

Could Kentucky's Mark Pope win National Coach of the Year this season?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have a season coming up that is going to be quite special, thanks to the elite talent he brought in via the transfer portal and returning players from last year's roster.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 13

Kentucky is ramping up its recruitment of Cam Williams

Kentucky is showing interest in a rising 5-star forward who’s gaining national attention. The Kentucky Wildcats are making moves on the 2026 recruiting trail, and one of their newest targets is Cam Williams, who is a 6-foot-11, 200-pound forward out of St.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 11

Aaron Gershon says goodbye on the latest episode of Bleav in Kentucky

Farewell, AG. As the summer rolls on, we were treated to one final episode of Bleav in Kentucky with Aaron Gershon as a co-host. Gershon, a longtime member of the UK media and one of the best beat reporters around, is headed to Florida for a new gig that will take him away from the Kentucky beat for the first time since 2018.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 11

5-star prospect Miikka Muurinen includes Kentucky in new list

Muurinen is one of the best prospects in all of high school basketball. One area to watch on Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats teams this season and future seasons is the frontcourt.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 11

A top big man target in 2026 has included Kentucky in his top schools

Kentucky has made the list cut for a top 10 big man in the 2026 class. As things begin to shift with 2026 recruits, the Wildcats continue to be in the running for one of their most prioritized big man targets.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 11

College basketball writer predicts Kentucky to have a sophomore breakout star

Kentucky is going to have a handful of sophomores this season, and a lot of these names are getting prepped to play a significant role for Mark Pope's team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 11

Kentucky already appears to be out for Jason Crowe

The Wildcats have fallen off the radar. Jason Crowe Jr., one of the top five-star guards in the 2026 class, appears to be trending away from Kentucky as his July 18 commitment date approaches.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

A big time Kentucky target has scheduled an official visit to Lexington

One of Kentucky's most prioritized prospects has scheduled an official visit to Lexington. As the buzz with Kentucky and top 5 guard Jason Crowe Jr. dwindle

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

Jayden Quaintance leaning on Brandon Garrison while learning Kentucky's system

Jayden Quaintance suffered an ACL injury in February when playing at Arizona State. Now at Kentucky, he's using his rehab to absorb all kinds of knowledge about how Mark Pope runs his system while he is forced to sit on the sidelines and watch.

2025 Kentucky Wildcats Season Preview: Can The Wildcats Stay Competitive in the SEC?

The Kentucky Wildcats enter the 2025 season with a strong desire to bounce back from a disappointing 4-8 campaign in 2024, which marked their worst record since 2013.

Four-star QB vowing to put Kentucky Wildcats 'back on the map'

Matt Ponatoski is happy with what he's seen from Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats, but feels there's another level to be reached in Lexington.

Five-star CB Chauncey Kennon commits to 'dream school' Florida State

Latest recruiting win makes it harder for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley

Syracuse pulls off recruiting stunner by landing five-star WR over Michigan

Sacramento State's recruiting win could boost program's FBS prospects

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Koby Brea News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Suns sign all three 2025 draft picks

The Suns have officially signed all three of their 2025 draft picks, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. That trio consists of No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach, No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 30

Longtime Kentucky coach Marrow's resignation method revealed

Longtime Kentucky coach Vince Marrow's resignation method revealed

Fans of Kentucky football may not ever forgive long-time coach Vince Marrow for the way he left the Wildcats.

Latest Marrow-Louisville news makes things even harder for Kentucky

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Koby Brea News / Yardbarker / June 19

The Celtics should target Kentucky's sharpshooter in the NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's why they should target this Kentucky sharpshooter with one of those picks.

NBA cap expert predicts Jrue Holiday's next move will take him West

Magic Johnson swipes Celtics after Lakers purchase

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