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Tyran Stokes has a chance to change the narrative around Mark Pope as a recruiter

Mark Pope is doing all he can to try and land the #1 overall player in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes. This recruitment has looked back and forth over the last few days.

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Trail Blazers sign 6-foot-11 Kentucky Wildcats star

Portland added some size.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 3

A massive shift in Tyran Stokes's recruitment will benefit the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope is fighting tooth and nail to try and land the #1 player in the 2026 Tyran Stokes, and it is coming down to the wire. A report came out this week that the three schools that are really in this race are Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 3

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Brandon Garrison

One of Kentucky's returning players from last season has high hopes of making a big jump in his second year in Mark Pope's system. He's going to need some sort of jump in production, especially early while incoming transfer big man Jayden Quaintance rehabs from an ACL injury.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 3

Should this 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team be considered Final Four of bust?

This offseason, Mark Pope looked all over to find the players for his 2025-26 roster, but all of this work was well worth it, knowing his team looks like one of the best in college basketball.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Mo Dioubate

One of the players Mark Pope brought in over the off-season to help with defense was Alabama transfer Mo Dioubate, and that's exactly what he will look to make the biggest impact this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Jayden Quaintance

Mark Pope brought in plenty of quality new faces over the off-season, but none bigger than Jayden Quaintance. The 6-10 big man is seen as one of the best draft prospects for the 2026 draft, and what he did last season should have Kentucky fans excited.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

Three must-win games on Kentucky basketball's non-conference schedule

After a long offseason, college basketball is almost back, and fans in Lexington, Kentucky, can't wait. Mark Pope has a team that looks good enough to win a National Title, so this is the most excitement Big Blue Nation has had about a season in a long time.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

Andy Katz doesn't believe Rupp Arena is a top ten venue in college basketball

More often than not, when a person is asked about college basketball, one of the first thoughts that will come to their mind is Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats are the most historic program in college basketball, and they play their home games at one of the most historic venues in sports.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 1

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Jaland Lowe

Kentucky's starting point guard, Jaland Lowe, is going to be one of the most important players on the team. Mark Pope brought Lowe in to be one of the main facilitators, and he will have plenty of options around him.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 1

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Otega Oweh

Out of all of the players Mark Pope brought back and into the program this off-season, there is no bigger addition than returning star guard Otega Oweh for a second year in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Former Tennessee football player drops epic Phillip Fulmer story that will have Kentucky fans hating the Vols even more

The Tennessee Vols and the Kentucky Wildcats will continue to play each other every season as the two programs were recently announced as permanent SEC opponents for each other starting in 2026.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Kentucky's Mark Pope is being disrespected by his peers in the coaching industry

When Mark Pope was first hired to be the new head coach at Kentucky after John Calipari left for Arkansas, the immediate reaction was shock. Not many Kentucky fans had followed what Coach Pope did during his time at BYU, but he had some really good teams.

Mark Stoops News / Sporting News / September 30

Mark Stoops buyout, contract details as Kentucky Wildcats coach

Mark Stoops’ $40.5M buyout looms over Kentucky Football.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Will Kentucky's best three-point shooter this season be a surprise?

As all Kentucky fans know, Mark Pope is a coach who likes his team to shoot the three-ball a lot. When he was first hired to be the head coach at Kentucky, he told fans that he wanted to shoot over 30 threes per game, but the Wildcats fell short of that number a year ago.