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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.

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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 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 25

Kentucky's Mark Pope has one of the most underrated freshmen in college basketball

The 2026 recruiting class didn't go well for Mark Pope, but he did end up with one player that Kentucky fans are really excited about. That player is point guard Mason Williams.

Kenny Minchey News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 25

Will Stein is seeing real growth in Kenny Minchey

So far this season, Kentucky football is 1-1 in their big tests against high-quality opponents. After a Week 1 where fans saw starting quarterback Kenny Minchey throw for 301 yards and four touchdowns, the first big test came the following week against Alabama, and it showed, as the pressure from the defense really got to Minchey.

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.

Mark Pope News / Busting Brackets / September 24

Kentucky’s trip to Virginia is a different kind of December test for Mark Pope

Kentucky has no shortage of recognizable opponents on its 2026-27 schedule. Kansas awaits in Chicago on Nov. 10. Indiana follows in Indianapolis on Nov.

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 / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 23

A Hall of Fame coach gave Will Stein some advice after the big win at Texas A&M

History was made for Kentucky football this past weekend when the Wildcats dominated the #9 Texas A&M Aggies, marking the first big win of the Will Stein era and a game that is now put into the history books of the program.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 23

Mark Pope will have a five-star center in Lexington this weekend for a visit

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are trying to land some elite talent in the 2027 class, and one of the players they are after is five-star center Paul Osaruyi.

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.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 22

Kentucky could be facing a backup QB on Saturday

Kentucky football is coming off one of the best and most important wins in program history after defeating #9 Texas A&M on the road Saturday and now, they're facing a sneaky Sun Belt squad making a push for the top spot in the conference.

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.

CJ Baxter News / Yardbarker / September 21

Kentucky RB CJ Baxter deserves his moment after big win over Texas A&M

The Kentucky Wildcats have to feel great about the start of the Will Stein era.

Kentucky stuns No. 9 Texas A&M with 21-point third quarter

Texas A&M Aggies get more tough news after loss to Kentucky

Weekly Syllabus: Six AP-ranked games, marquee G6 showdown on tap in high-stakes CFB Week 4

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 21

Texas A&M’s Mike Elko doesn’t hold back after stunning Kentucky loss

The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies surprisingly suffered a 31-21 Week 3 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. A&M allowed 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, and it was just too much of a deficit for the team to surmount a comeback.

College Football News / TWSN / September 19

Will Stein Has Already Changed the Future of Kentucky Football

In just his third game as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, Will Stein ended up guiding Kentucky to a 31-21 victory over Texas A&M. This has

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 15

Kentucky may suddenly be a serious threat to land one of 2027’s biggest recruits

Mark Pope might be building something much bigger than Kentucky's 2026-27 roster. One of the Wildcats' most intriguing recruiting pursuits involves five-star 2027 center Lewis Uvwo, and Kentucky appears to have given itself a legitimate opportunity to become a major factor in his recruitment.

Keelon Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Kentucky coach has wild suggestions for fans ahead of Alabama game

First-year Kentucky head coach Will Stein didn’t ask for polite applause Saturday. He requested flasks, four-letter words and a crowd hoarse enough to call in sick Monday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8

Alabama has secret weapon to help beat Will Stein, Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide may not need a secret weapon in Week 2 against the Kentucky Wildcats, but they have one.

No. 12 Alabama looks to keep ground game rolling at Kentucky

Miami's Darian Mensah vaults to Heisman Trophy favorite

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

CJ Baxter News / TWSN / September 4

CJ Baxter Has a Golden Opportunity to Seize Kentucky’s Backfield

As Kentucky gets set to open the Will Stein era, they will have to do so with already having to make a major adjustment on offense. It has been announced before their Week 1 game against Youngstown State that Oklahoma transfer running back Jovantae Brown has been ruled out.