Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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 / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 7

Kentucky listed as a team capable of winning the National Championship this season

Mark Pope has a team for the 2026-27 season that has Big Blue Nation very excited. He brought in a very talented transfer portal class featuring superstar shooter Milan Momcilovic, who led Iowa State in scoring last season while shooting 48.7% from three.

Kerr Kriisa News / ESPN / July 6

Ex-UK player Kriisa indicted on $2.2M fraud scam

Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been arrested and indicted on a $2.2 million fraud scheme, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 6

Three Kentucky Wildcats who will break out during the 2026-27 season

Mark Pope has a very unique Kentucky roster this season because it features a lot of players who possess a ton of upside. This is the type of team that could be really good if everything goes well or could struggle is these players don’t hit their upside.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

Alex Wilkins explains why he picked Kentucky in the transfer portal

One of the biggest gets of the offseason for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats was landing Furman transfer Alex Wilkins. As a true freshman, Wilkins put up some video game-like numbers, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2 rebounds per game for the Paladins.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

Alex Wilkins on Mo Williams: 'Mo is a big reason why I committed'

One of the big additions of the offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats was that of guard Alex Wilkins. As a true freshman last season at Furman, Wilkins put up massive numbers, proving he was ready to make a leap to the next level.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 30

A 2027 five-star center has put Kentucky in his top six schools

With the 2026 recruiting class wrapped up, Mark Pope and his coaching staff have moved on to the 2027 class. The Wildcats have already landed a player as five-star Ryan Hampton picked the Wildcats, and Mo Williams played a large role in this get.

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 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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Otega Oweh 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

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / June 8

Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

The Kentucky Wildcats know how to win on the basketball court. Kentucky's basketball program has eight championships under its belt.

2027 RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama over Florida State, Stanford

Ryan Silverfield instills confidence in new Arkansas Razorbacks commitment James Stewart

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / June 8

Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Nicholas “Happy” Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. A cause of death was not made public.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Kentucky DL Nic Smith has died at 20

Kentucky Wildcats football player Nic Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. Smith, whose nickname was “Big Happ,” was a redshirt freshman defensive lineman last season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Kentucky has landed a top basketball recruit

The Kentucky Wildcats are back to scoring big recruiting wins.

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The Kentucky Wildcats added the top remaining men's college basketball player in the transfer portal on Monday, landing former Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen also makes decision on NBA Draft

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. among the 38 to withdraw

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 21