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Mark Pope feels his team is 'poised' for a big March run

We've made it to March, folks. The Kentucky Wildcats are 0-1 in the big month so far, but they have a massive opportunity ahead of them and it starts with No.

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Kentucky is back to possibly playing on Wednesday in SEC Tournament

After laying an egg on the road against Texas A&M, the Kentucky Wildcats are now really fighting for their lives trying to avoid playing on opening day in the SEC Tournament coming up next week.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 5

Mark Pope's comments on Kentucky's fatigue are very concerning for the NCAA Tournament

Injuries have played a role in the outlook of this Kentucky basketball season for a second straight year under Mark Pope. Jaland Lowe went down with a season-ending shoulder injury, Kam Williams has missed most of SEC play with a broken foot, and Jayden Quaintance’s knee swelled up after his return from ACL surgery.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 4

Mark Pope had positive developments to share on Jayden Quaintance, Kam Williams

The 2025-26 regular season has almost come and gone with just one game remaining as the Kentucky Wildcats get set to take on the #5 Florida Gators in Rupp Arena.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 4

Brandon Garrison on Kentucky's early lead vs. Texas A&M: 'We relaxed as a team'

The Kentucky Wildcats' loss to the Texas A&M Aggies was the most frustrating of the season because early into this ball game, Mark Pope’s team was in control.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 4

Mark Pope talks Kentucky basketball's inconsistent play this season

This Kentucky basketball team has had a very inconsistent season. From getting flat-out embarrassed by Louisville, Michigan State, Gonzaga, Vandy, Alabama,

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 4

Kentucky 'spiraled out of control' in loss to Texas A&M

The Kentucky Wildcats once again found themselves playing a desperate team who was coming in looking to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. They played two other teams recently who came into the game needing a win, Auburn and Georgia.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 3

Momentum killing substitution's hurt Kentucky as the Wildcats fall to Texas A&M 96-85

Kentucky just picked up one of its most frustrating losses of the season. Some might say the blowout losses early in non-conference play were more frustrating, but the way this one played out was just killer.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 3

Preview Kentucky's road matchup with the Texas A&M Aggies

Previewing Kentucky's road matchup with the Texas A&M Aggies

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready for a massive matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies are one of the last teams in the NCAA Tournament right now, according to Joe Lunardi, so this is a massive game for them, and they will be desperate.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 3

What would Jayden Quaintance's return mean for Kentucky's NCAA Tournament run?

Injuries have killed this Kentucky team all season long, but there is a chance some reinforcements could be coming back for a postseason run. Some good news was released by Jack Pilgrim earlier this week as he said that Jayden Quaintance is making some progress with his knee, and he is doing everything in his power to try to get back on the floor.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Sneakers on SI / March 3

Nike's Denim Kentucky Wildcats Collection Drops for March Madness

Last month, the Kentucky Wildcats reprised their iconic denim uniforms for an SEC showdown against the Tennessee Volunteers. Leading up to the big game,

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 3

What does Mitch Barnhart's retirement mean for Kentucky athletics?

A big announcement sent shockwaves across all of Big Blue Nation as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Mitch Barnhart is set to retire and that the Kentucky athletic department will be looking for a new athletic director.

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 2

Texas Longhorns hire former SEC head coach as special assistant

Mark Stoops will not be out of the SEC for long.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 2

Three Things to Know about the Texas A&M Aggies

Kentucky picked up a big win over No. 25 Vandy on Saturday which followed up a brutal stretch where Kentucky fell to Auburn and Georgia, but were able to bounce back against South Carolina.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 2

How do Collin Chandler's three-point shooting stats stack up with Reed Sheppard and Koby Brea?

Collin Chandler has been shooting the ball well for the Kentucky Wildcats in SEC play, but some might not realize just how good Chandler has been shooting the ball.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / February 25

Kentucky Determined To Right The Ship With Revenge Game Vs. Vanderbilt

The Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores this Saturday afternoon, a matchup that carries extra weight for both the players and fans.

Mark Pope News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22

Kentucky coach Mark Pope caught on hot mic about being ‘cheated’ by refs

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope was caught on a hot mic complaining about officials following his team’s 75-74 loss to Auburn on Saturday. Pope was livid about an offensive foul call that went against the Wildcats’ Collin Chandler with 14 seconds left and Kentucky up by one.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / February 16

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.

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