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Otega Oweh explains what makes this Kentucky team so special

Otega Oweh explains what makes this Kentucky team so special

It was clear when Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats entered the offseason what they needed to improve on and that was defense and atheleticism. Heading

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 16
Predicting how each year two Kentucky Wildcat will perform during the 2025-26 season

Predicting how each year two Kentucky Wildcat will perform during the 2025-26 season

It is year two of the Mark Pope era, and the Kentucky Wildcats have four players returning to play from last season's team that made it to the Sweet 16.

Kentucky Wildcats News / SwimSwam / September 16

BOTR Breaststroker Quinn Schureck Commits to Kentucky for 2026-27

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 16
2027 top 25 guard gives thoughts on his recent Kentucky offer

2027 top 25 guard gives thoughts on his recent Kentucky offer

The Kentucky basketball staff is starting to ramp up the interest with a lot of their 2027 targets, including extending a couple of offers this week, one in particular to top 25 guard Beckham Black, who has been receiving a lot of interest from the Kentucky staff since the summer began.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 15
Kentucky could land the SEC's next Anthony Edwards in the 2027 class

Kentucky could land the SEC's next Anthony Edwards in the 2027 class

Kentucky basketball has extended another offer in the class of 2027, this time to the top-ranked point guard in the class, Nasir Anderson. The top 10 overall prospect has been talking with the Kentucky staff for a few months and now has received a well-earned offer from the Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 15
College basketball analytics predict Kentucky's top five offensive and defensive players

College basketball analytics predict Kentucky's top five offensive and defensive players

Last year, in year one of the Mark Pope era, the Wildcats were not a very balanced team, as they were elite on offense, but the defensive end was a big struggle.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 15
Analytics don't believe Kentucky's Collin Chandler is going to have a good sophomore season

Analytics don't believe Kentucky's Collin Chandler is going to have a good sophomore season

Big Blue Nation is very excited to see Collin Chandler take the floor for his sophomore season. Many forget that Chandler was a highly ranked high school recruit, but he went on a two-year mission trip, so he was doing everything in his power to get the rust off last year.

College Football News / Stadium Rant / September 15
Kentucky Football Dominates Eastern Michigan 48-23 Saturday

Kentucky Football Dominates Eastern Michigan 48-23 Saturday

Kentucky dominated Eastern Michigan 48-23 on Saturday night thanks to a powerful ground game led by Seth McGowan (104 yards, 3 TDs). Also, by an efficient passing performance from first-time this season starter quarterback Cutter Boley (240 yards, 2 TDs).

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 15
Analytics don't believe Kentucky's Otega Oweh is a top ten player in the SEC

Analytics don't believe Kentucky's Otega Oweh is a top ten player in the SEC

Kentucky's star from last season, Otega Oweh, is returning to Lexington for another season playing for Mark Pope, and Big Blue Nation is fired up to see what Oweh can do in year two in this system.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / September 14

Kentucky Volleyball Crowd Helps Overcome In Home Opener

No. 3 Kentucky defeated No. 10 SMU 3-1 (26-28, 25-22, 25-18, 25-23) in their home opener at Memorial Coliseum on Saturday afternoon, with a crowd of over 3,000 fans.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 14
Father of five-star recruit shares how Mark Pope is revolutionizing recruiting

Father of five-star recruit shares how Mark Pope is revolutionizing recruiting

Mark Pope became a fan-favorite instantly when his first year began at Kentucky last season. The head coach put together a pretty good resume in year one, and off the court, his work in recruiting really showed.

Cutter Boley News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 13
What we learned from Cutter Boley's first start of the season

What we learned from Cutter Boley's first start of the season

Kentucky football welcomed the Eastern Michigan Eagles to Kroger Field on Saturday in a game that, after not looking good against Toledo and collapsing against Ole Miss with an offense that never could find a consistent rhythm, fans were looking for a blowout win.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 13
Kentucky basketball's success projection for the next 25 years will outrage Big Blue Nation

Kentucky basketball's success projection for the next 25 years will outrage Big Blue Nation

Without a doubt, Kentucky is the most successful and historic program in all of college basketball. It has obviously been over a decade since the Wildcats have won a national title, but things seem to be trending in the right direction under Mark Pope.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 13
According to a recruit's father Mark Pope isn't afraid to flaunt Kentucky's resources

According to a recruit's father Mark Pope isn't afraid to flaunt Kentucky's resources

Kentucky hosted a very important target on an official visit this past weekend in 2026 top five prospect Caleb Holt. The staff was hoping to make a good impression on Holt and his family, and it seems like they did that.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Sneakers on SI / September 10

The Curry Fox 2 'Lexington' Pays Homage to the Kentucky Wildcats

Earlier this summer, Curry Brand launched De'Aaron Fox's second signature shoe. The Curry Fox 2 has received strong reviews from hoopers, and now sneakerheads are taking note of the latest colorway to drop.

Ty Bryant News / Stadium Rant / September 10
Kentucky Legacy Recruit Ty Bryant Shines On The Big Stage

Kentucky Legacy Recruit Ty Bryant Shines On The Big Stage

Junior safety Ty Bryant was born in Lexington, Kentucky. His football journey started with the local Southland Chiefs but skyrocketed as a Frederick Douglass Bronco in high school.

Lane Kiffin News / Yardbarker / September 3
Lane Kiffin has stern warning for Ole Miss — and Rebels must listen

Lane Kiffin has stern warning for Ole Miss — and Rebels must listen

Ole Miss will play Kentucky in Week 2.

Ole Miss, Kentucky head into conference play after warm-up wins
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