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Kentucky losing a key running back to transfer portal

Kentucky losing a key running back to transfer portal

With bringing in a new head coach, plenty of departures should always be expected. That's what heppened on Friday for WIll Stein and Kentucky football.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 2
The top-ranked quarterback in transfer portal to visit Kentucky, per report

The top-ranked quarterback in transfer portal to visit Kentucky, per report

Will Stein and the Kentucky football staff are working hard to find a replacement for Cutter Boley, who entered the transfer portal when it opened at midnight on Friday.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 2
Kentucky a team to watch for top-ranked quarterback in transfer portal

Kentucky a team to watch for top-ranked quarterback in transfer portal

Things are getting serious already between Kentucky and the transfer portal. After opening at midnight on Friday, Kentucky already has over a dozen visitors from the transfer portal making their way to Lexington this weekend, headlined by former top-ranked running back out of high school in 2023, CJ Baxter, who elected to transfer from Texas.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 1
A key player for Kentucky football is expected to enter the transfer portal

A key player for Kentucky football is expected to enter the transfer portal

As the clock strikes midnight on Thursday going into Friday, the NCAA transfer portal will officially be opened for college football. For Kentucky, one big piece for the 2026 season will be entering his name in.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 1
Predicting Kentucky's record in SEC play this season

Predicting Kentucky's record in SEC play this season

Conference play is upon us, BBN. The Kentucky Wildcats will get things started on Saturday in the SEC as they head to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, who is ranked #14 in the country.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 31
Mark Pope says the loss to Gonzaga made this Kentucky team 'redefine' themselves

Mark Pope says the loss to Gonzaga made this Kentucky team 'redefine' themselves

This Kentucky basketball team had a rough start to the season. They dropped their first four games against quality opponents, all of which ranked in the top 25, but they were in embarrassing fashion.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / December 30
How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play

How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play

The Wildcats went from preseason AP No. 9 to unranked altogether.

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 30
Mark Pope explains why Jaland Lowe has not been starting for Kentucky

Mark Pope explains why Jaland Lowe has not been starting for Kentucky

Kentucky put a fully healthy team on the court for the first time this season in the second half of their game against St. John's, as Jayden Quaintance made his debut.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 29
Kentucky's 'smash mouth basketball' style of play could bode well in the SEC

Kentucky's 'smash mouth basketball' style of play could bode well in the SEC

Last season in Mark Pope's first season at Kentucky, it was clear his system revolved around shooting the ball, and team literally did rely on it. But that was especially the case during SEC play, as the team struggled to defend athletic guards getting to the basket, and did not handle physicality well in the paint.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 26
Staying healthy will be Kentucky's biggest priority moving forward

Staying healthy will be Kentucky's biggest priority moving forward

Kentucky had plenty of major struggles to start the season, including losing their first four games against quality opponents. But, they've picked up back-to-back wins against quad 1 teams since then, and are coming off a win over Bellarmine on Tuesday.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 25
Kentucky basketball's iconic denim uniforms will return in February

Kentucky basketball's iconic denim uniforms will return in February

Kentucky basketball gifted Big Blue Nation a special holiday gift on Christmas Day. Bright and early at 7 a.m. ET, UK announced on social media teasing the return of the 1996 denim uniforms with a picture including the date of Feb.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 24
Otega Oweh is showing how important he is to this Kentucky team

Otega Oweh is showing how important he is to this Kentucky team

Throughout Kentucky's struggles early in the season, the team was searching for someone to take over as the leader of the team with Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate out with injuries.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 23
Kam Williams' shooting numbers finally translated into a game

Kam Williams' shooting numbers finally translated into a game

Kentucky has struggled mightily shooting the ball from three-point range this season. It has forced them to find other ways to win games, and that's with their intensity and aggressiveness on the defensive end.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Field Level Media / December 23
Kam Williams has career game as Kentucky knocks off Bellarmine

Kam Williams has career game as Kentucky knocks off Bellarmine

Kam Williams heated up from deep, knocking down eight 3-pointers en route to a career-high 26 points.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 23
Kentucky leans on the offense big in 99-85 win against Bellarmine before SEC play

Kentucky leans on the offense big in 99-85 win against Bellarmine before SEC play

Kentucky basketball came into Rupp Arena on Tuesday following back-to-back wins that included responding to adversity in a big way, but it was also the first time Kentucky has been fully healthy all season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
Is Kentucky basketball looking for a mid-year addition at backup point guard?

Is Kentucky basketball looking for a mid-year addition at backup point guard?

It's clear that this Kentucky team relies very heavily on its starting point guard, Jaland Lowe. It has been evident that when he's out, Kentucky struggles to create any offense, but when he's in, it couldn't flow any smoother.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
Kentucky is showing why they have had such high hopes for their defensive ability

Kentucky is showing why they have had such high hopes for their defensive ability

This Kentucky basketball team has seemed to embrace a different identity, and that's aggressive, physical basketball. So much this season, their offense has struggled, and even though it is much better whenever he's on the floor, they have still leaned on their defensive ability, and it has really paid off.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
A Kentucky Wildcat has been named co-SEC Player of the Week

A Kentucky Wildcat has been named co-SEC Player of the Week

Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball picked up their second-straight win on Saturday by defeating Rick Pitino and St. John's in Atlanta at the CBS Sports Classic.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's

Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's

The Kentucky Wildcats finally played like a team with a $22M price tag on Saturday.

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Mark Pope News / Yardbarker / December 18
Kentucky F Jayden Quaintance reportedly near debut for Wildcats

Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance reportedly nearing his debut for Wildcats

The Kentucky Wildcats are hopeful that they'll soon see the debut of forward Jayden Quaintance.  

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Rick Pitino News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky

Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky

The No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm had just defeated the DePaul Demon Deacons at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday for their third win in a row, but head coach Rick Pitino has a much bigger challenge ahead.

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Mark Pope News / The Spun / December 16
Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Receives Order From His Doctor

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Receives Order From His Doctor

At his doctor's behest, Mark Pope must mellow out as Kentucky aims to shake off a sluggish start to the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats are 7-4 with losses to all their ranked opponents, and Pope has let his emotions fly over the last month.

Will Stein News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1
Kentucky makes decision on its new head coach

Kentucky makes decision on its new head coach

Kentucky is hiring Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as its new head coach, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. An agreement is in the process of being finalized.

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Mark Stoops News / Field Level Media / November 30
Reports: Kentucky plans to fire coach Mark Stoops

Reports: Kentucky plans to fire coach Mark Stoops

Kentucky is set to fire coach Mark Stoops on Monday, per multiple reports. Stoops, 58, has spent the past 13 seasons at Kentucky and is the program's winningest coach at 82-80.

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