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Two concerns for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Big Blue Nation is starting to get very excited about this 2026-27 team Mark Pope has put together. I believe this team is going to be great this year, but this will be dependent on some Wildcats hitting their upside.

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New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats desperately wanted to get Momcilovic in the transfer portal.

Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff

College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new five-year eligibility rule

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 13

Kentucky coach Mark Pope is taking one thing very seriously this offseason

Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats had a ton of high expectations, but things did not go well for Mark Pope’s team. Injuries played a role in this, but the reality is Kentucky didn’t have a good season, so it is imperative that this year is better for Pope’s team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

Kentucky football's 2026 schedule is ranked as one of the toughest in the country

There is a lot of buzz around Kentucky football with Will Stein set to begin his first season as a head coach, a new era beginning in Lexington following a decade-long tenure of Mark Stoops at the helm.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

Mark Pope explains which player has been Kentucky's best so far in summer practice

In his first season at Kentucky, Trent Noah gave Big Blue Nation a lot of confidence that he was going to be a sharpshooter for this team for a long time, but his sophomore season wasn’t great.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 8

Is the Braydon Hawthorne breakout coming this season for Kentucky?

The biggest what-if on this Kentucky roster is, without question, Braydon Hawthorne. The coaching staff added Hawthorne to last season's roster to come in and redshirt, knowing that he has all of the upside in the world.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 8

Justin McBride explains how his shooting ability can help the Kentucky Wildcats

One underrated addition Mark Pope made this offseason was bringing in JMU transfer power forward Justin McBride. He has had multiple stops in college basketball, but this stop at JMU was the one that really got his career going.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 7

Who could make the biggest jump out of Kentucky's returning players?

Heading into next season, Kentucky is going to need its depth to show in a big way and that means multiple guys have to step up and take big leaps in production.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 7

Kentucky center Malachi Moreno continues to garner first-round NBA Draft buzz

This offseason, Malachi Moreno had Big Blue Nation holding its breath when he was in the NBA Draft as his stock continued to rise and some thought he would stay in the draft.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Kentucky Basketball Among Final Contenders for Nation’s No. 1 Center

The Kentucky Wildcats have already gotten to work in the 2027 recruiting class. With a commitment from four-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton, they already rank first in the nation, according to Rivals.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 30

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey has extremely highly expectations for WR DJ Miller

Starting quarterback Kenny Minchey did not hold back recently when he was asked to name his pick for a "breakout" candidate at Kentucky.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25

Thunder may have gotten draft's biggest steal in second round

Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.

Thunder trading No. 37 pick to Heat

Mavs to acquire No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko from Lakers

Warriors rookie pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft