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Kentucky basketball has one of the deepest rosters in all of college basketball, but the wildcard for this team has to be the Croatian power forward Andrija Jelavic.

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SEC Commissioner says court storming is now a $500,000 fine

No more escalating scale with the fines. The Kentucky Wildcats’ home, the Southeastern Conference, is officially ramping up the fines in one specific category from now on.

Otega Oweh News / A Sea of Blue / May 29

Bleav in Kentucky talks return of Otega Oweh and the Bat Cats make NCAA Tournament

Oweh is back, and the Bat Cats are dancing! There were plenty of nerves in Lexington heading into the NCAA Tournament selection show, but the Kentucky Wildcats made it in.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 29

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats will have national title aspirations this season

Now that the Kentucky Wildcats got the news that Otega Oweh has pulled his name out of the NBA Draft and will play for Mark Pope once again next season, the team needs to have big aspirations.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 29

Predicting Kentucky's starting lineup with Otega Oweh officially on the 2025-26 roster

Kentucky fans received massive news on Wednesday as a few hours before the deadline, the Wildcat's star guard Otega Oweh pulled his name out of the NBA Draft.

Mark Pope News / A Sea of Blue / May 29

ESPN gives Mark Pope an “A” for first season in Lexington

ESPN had high praise for Pope’s first season. Most Kentucky Wildcats fans have a positive view of Mark Pope’s first season in Lexington. Pope assembled a roster and coaching staff from scratch after being hired and led that team to a 24-12 record in the toughest conference in college basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 28

Kentucky makes huge announcement about key player

Kentucky men's basketball makes huge announcement about key player

The Kentucky men's basketball team has lost several key players for the second consecutive offseason, but they are now officially getting one of them back.

Mark Pope's scheduling idea would be a huge help for college basketball

Arkansas forward staying in NBA Draft while others withdraw

Big East Player of the Year makes major decision on NBA Draft

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 28

Kentucky's Malachi Moreno has an elite skill set for a seven-footer the Mark Pope will utilize

It is going to be an uphill battle for true freshman seven-footer Malachi Moreno to get playing time with Jayden Quaintance, Brandon Garrison, and Reece Potter all in the center position with him, but he has a tremendous upside.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 28

Mark Pope weighs in on Otega Oweh NBA Draft decision

Some good words from Coach Pope. The SEC meetings are underway in Florida this week, as coaches and athletic directors from across the conference are attending to weigh in on issues related to their sports.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 28

Mark Pope will prove people wrong about developing NBA talent this season at Kentucky

When Kentucky hired Mark Pope to be the head coach of the basketball team, there were some concerns fans had with how he would do in this role. At BYU, he wasn't recruiting elite high school players but was still finding success.

Mark Stoops News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 28

Could motivated Mark Stoops turn concern into success this season for Kentucky?

There is not a lot of hype around the 2025 football season for the Kentucky Wildcats, as it looks like a bowl game would be hard to achieve for Mark Stoops's team.

College Football News / A Sea of Blue / May 27

Eric Wolford gets a contract extension

Wolford now has more job security heading into the 2025 season. Kentucky Wildcats football has rewarded offensive line coach Eric Wolford with a contract extension and pay raise, reinforcing its commitment to building strength in the trenches.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 27

Otega Oweh is getting positive NBA Draft feedback, per report

Kentucky standout reportedly receiving strong interest ahead of May 28 deadline Otega Oweh’s stay-or-go decision is shaping up to be one of the final major dominoes for Kentucky Wildcats basketball’s 2025-26 roster.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 27

Kentucky has a secret weapon on the roster set to put up elite numbers for Mark Pope

The Kentucky Wildcats' roster for the 2025-26 season is looking to be special, as Coach Mark Pope has done an excellent job in the portal and high school recruiting while also holding on to some key pieces from last season.

Anthony Davis News / A Sea of Blue / May 26

Jayden Quaintance recreates iconic Anthony Davis photo at UK

Could Kentucky’s newest big man be the next Wildcat rim protector to dominate the paint? A new video of Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky’s incoming transfer forward, has caught the attention of Big Blue Nation — and for good reason.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 26

Kentucky Baseball makes NCAA Tournament and will face West Virginia in opener

The Bat Cats made it in. The Kentucky Wildcats are IN! After a wild weekend of conference tournament action that saw four bids, Kentucky entered Selection Monday as the first team out of the field of 68 at both D1 Baseball and Baseball America.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 26

Brandon Garrison is in for a special year two season at Kentucky in a new role

One player who quickly became a fan favorite in Lexington, thanks to his high intensity on the floor, is center Brandon Garrison. Last season for the Wildcats, Garrison averaged 5.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game for the Wildcats coming off the bench.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 26

Everything Kentucky fans need to know about Otega Oweh's decision ahead of the deadline

Kentucky fans are all awaiting the decision from star guard Otega Oweh when it comes to his future, but the good news for Big Blue Nation is they won't have to wait all that much longer.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 26

Mark Pope praises Brandon Garrison for taking on bigger leadership role this offseason

A more mature BG could mean trouble for the rest of the SEC. Brandon Garrison provided the Kentucky Wildcats with extraordinary benefits along with some much-needed front-court debt in his first season in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 26

2025 Kentucky Football Schedule Glance

An early look at another loaded schedule for the Cats. Greetings, BBN! Football season is only a little over three months away, and it’ll feature the exact same SEC opponents as last season but with home and road games flipped.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 23

Pope's scheduling idea would be a huge help for college hoops

Mark Pope's scheduling idea would be a huge help for college basketball

Kentucky men's basketball head coach Mark Pope wants to see his team in more big-time games.

Kentucky newcomer Jaland Lowe withdraws from draft

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College Basketball News / NIL on SI / May 16

Kentucky Basketball Head Coach Shares Humorous Response to Team's NIL Valuation

The Kentucky Wildcats are one of the biggest brands in all of college basketball, and they have the NIL funding to back it up. While the exact figure the Wildcats are spending on their roster this upcoming season is unknown, it's safe to assume the number is very high.

Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Kentucky’s $200 Million Statement: Mark Pope Jokes About Massive NIL Spending

If there was any doubt that Kentucky is all-in on the modern college basketball arms race, head coach Mark Pope erased it with one line — even if it was delivered with a smile.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 14

Boogie Fland spurns NBA, still looking to leave Arkansas

Former Arkansas PG Boogie Fland spurns NBA, but set to be top target in transfer portal

Fland is expected to be one of the top players in the transfer portal now that he's heading back to college.

Duke wing withdraws from NBA Draft

Insiders reveal Mavericks' stance on No. 1 draft pick, Cooper Flagg amid rumors

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Kentucky Wildcats News / NIL on SI / May 10

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Commit Signs Major Agency for NIL Representation

The Kentucky Wildcats' men's basketball program is one of the preeminent blue bloods in the sport today. Their long track record of success on the hardwood continues to see them land the biggest-named recruits, and in an era of Name, Image, and Likeness, that brings with it an entirely different landscape than it once did.