Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kentucky's matchup in the SEC/ACC Challenge has been revealed

Kentucky basketball's 2025-26 schedule is coming along nicely in the non-conference with a number of marquee games on the way. A new matchup has been announced for next season as the Wildcats will head to Charlottesville to take on Virginia as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge on Dec.

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Malachi Moreno has a very hungry mindset heading into next season at Kentucky

It's no question that last season was a very disappointing one for Kentucky. Through the multiple unfortunate injuries came plenty of bad on-court moments and results.

NFL News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 4

Will Stein had some very promising things to say about QB Kenny Minchey

Will Stein is bringing new energy and juice that was needed for the Kentucky football program. It's a breath of fresh air to see a different playstyle in Lexington as a new area is set to begin in the fall.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 4

Mark Pope could have a good problem on his hands constructing the starting lineup

Kentucky basketball picked up an absolutely huge addition on Monday night when Milan Momcilovic picked the Wildcats over Louisville and Arizona, someone who not only was one of the more sought-after players in the portal, but is an excellent fit for how Mark Pope wants to play.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 3

Will Mason Williams have a role this season for Kentucky?

One of the most interesting offseason additions for the Kentucky Wildcats was that of four-star point guard Mason Williams. He was the Wildcats' only high school recruit in the 2026 class, and he came as a package deal with his father, Mo Williams.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The Kentucky Wildcats added the top remaining men's college basketball player in the transfer portal on Monday, landing former Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen also makes decision on NBA Draft

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. among the 38 to withdraw

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 1

Preview Kentucky vs. West Virginia in the Morgantown Regional Final

Nick Mingione and the Kentucky baseball team were on the winning side of the Morgantown Regional, where they had to beat West Virginia to move on to the Super Regional.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 1

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope will have a 2027 five-star recruit on campus this week

Mark Pope is recruiting the 2027 class after some struggles in the 2026 class. Big Blue Nation has been frustrated with the way this staff has recruited, as they went all in on Tyran Stokes, and this caused Kentucky to miss on some other elite players in the class.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 31

Predicting the 2026-27 season stat line for Kentucky PF Ousmane N'Diaye

One of the biggest wildcards on this Kentucky basketball team for the 2026-27 season is Senegalese power forward Ousmane N’Diaye. All Big Blue Nation has seen on the 22-year-old 6’11 forward is a five-minute film, but fans are very excited about the upside he possesses.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 21