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Kentucky Wildcats lose commitment of 2027 QB DJ Hunter

The Kentucky Wildcats have lost the commitment of a quarterback recruit they've been connected to for almost a year. That's an eternity in today's college football recruiting landscape, so it's more than notable that 2027 quarterback DJ Hunter has decided to decommit from Kentucky.

Deion Sanders' 2026 return to Atlanta to be a primetime game on ESPN

Five prospects who can boost their draft stock at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Field Yates' latest mock draft has Saints targeting offensive playmaker at No. 8

Big Ten details controversial 24-team College Football Playoff plan

The 'Two-sport athlete (NFL/MLB)' quiz

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 14

Mark Pope talks Kentucky's missed opportunities in loss against Florida

The Kentucky Wildcats found themselves surprisingly within striking distance in the final minute against Florida on Saturday. After going down as much as 16 in the second half, the Wildcats climbed back.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 13

Analytics rank Kentucky's five most valuable players ahead of the NCAA Tournament

This Kentucky basketball season has flown by, as there are only seven games left before the postseason gets started in year two of the Mark Pope era. Despite a rough start to the season, Pope’s Wildcats are playing good ball when it matters the most, which is good because a tough stretch of games is coming up to finish the season.

Preview, Keys to Victory: #25 Kentucky Basketball at #14 Florida

The No. 25 Kentucky Wildcats are going to put their recent hot streak to the ultimate test as they get ready to take on the No. 14 Florida Gators in Gainesville on Saturday, a game will decide first place in the SEC.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 13

Kentucky's game against Florida will test how improved they really are

Kentucky basketball has been on one of the best hot streaks in all of college basketball over the last month, winning eight of their last nine, but that one loss was a 25-point blowout to Vandy.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

Mark Pope previews Kentucky's big matchup with Florida on Saturday

In what is their biggest game of the entire season, Kentucky basketball is set to face off against the #14 Florida Gators in a very tough road matchup, one that is ultimately going to decide first place in the SEC.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

KenPom is predicting Kentucky to head into the NCAA Tournament on a losing skid

It feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye, but the Kentucky Wildcats only have seven games left in the regular season. This season has been a roller coaster for Kentucky, with ups and downs, but we are nearing the end of the season, and the Wildcats are playing good basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

Kentucky's leading defensive rebounder may surprise fans

Kentucky basketball has put themselves in a terrific position from where they were near the beginning of SEC play. After starting 0-2, the Wildcats have now won eight of their last nine and are about to face their hardest stretch of games yet to close out the season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

National college basketball analyst explains why Kentucky needs a GM

Kentucky basketball has had an impressive turnaround with this year's team, no doubt. But that still does not mean that their struggles with recruiting and roster construction should go unnoticed.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

Kentucky's Otega Oweh explains what has changed from the beginning of the season to now

If you were to ask any Kentucky fan, they would tell you that the team they saw at the beginning of the year is worlds different from what they are seeing on the floor now.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

Mark Pope deserves kudos for the job he has done with this Kentucky team

This has been one of the more interesting Kentucky basketball seasons in a long time, knowing all of the preseason hype which turned into some quick disappointment, but now has turned around with the NCAA Tournament approaching.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

Mark Pope compares current Kentucky players to members of 1996 team

The Kentucky Wildcats got a big win over Tennessee on Saturday during a very special day. It wasn't special because Kentucky was playing basketball or that it was against Tennessee, but rather due to the fact that the iconic 1996 National Championship team was being honored.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Kentucky basketball loses recruiting prediction for top 2026 prospect

Kentucky basketball recruiting has been in a rough spot with their efforts regarding the 2026 class. As they were once seen as the leader for all three of Tyran Stokes, Caleb Holt and Christian Collins, it has completely flipped over the last few months and now, things are continuing to trend in the wrong direction for Collins specifically.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Three burning questions for the remainder of the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season

It has gone by in a flash, but there are only seven regular-season games left for Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats in the 2025-26 season. It has been a season of ups and downs, but Kentucky is playing its best basketball of the season at the right time with only a few games left.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Predicting what seed the Kentucky Wildcats will be in the NCAA Tournament

Getting to write an article predicting what seed Kentucky will be in the NCAA Tournament is something that we here at Kentucky Wildcats On SI are not taking for granted, knowing that a little over a month ago, most thought the Wildcats would miss the big dance.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Should Mark Pope be the favorite to win SEC Coach of the Year right now?

There is no doubt that the Kentucky Wildcats have had their fair share of struggles this season. There was a point after the loss to Missouri to make the Wildcats 0-2 in SEC play that many thought Kentucky was going to miss the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Kentucky's Rupp Arena needs to start receiving more respect

Rupp Arena is, without question, one of the most well-known buildings in college basketball thanks to all of the rich history of the Kentucky basketball program.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 9

Kentucky coach Mark Pope explains his rationale for fouling up three

One of the hottest topics that will start a heated debate in a college basketball home is whether a team should foul up by three points late in a game.

Mark Pope News / Yardbarker / January 29

Kentucky HC reveals tough Jayden Quaintance injury update

Kentucky HC Mark Pope reveals tough Jayden Quaintance injury update

Quaintance has missed Kentucky's last six games due to swelling in his surgically repaired right knee.

Jay Bilas believes college basketball's eligibility problem actually 'not that big of a deal'

Top five favorites to win the national title in men's college basketball

Five leading candidates for Naismith men's college basketball Coach of the Year

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / January 24

Mark Pope, Kentucky deserve credit for run that has saved their season

Pope and the 'Cats have saved their season over the last two weeks.

Otega Oweh, Kentucky too strong for Ole Miss

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / College Sports Only / January 15

Kentucky Wildcats Beat LSU With Christian Laettner Shot

34 years after losing to Duke on an almost identical play in the 1992 Elite Eight, Kentucky basketball hit a Christian Laettner-style shot to beat LSU on Wednesday night, 75-74.