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Mark Pope is known as an offensive coach. He is a very good offensive coach, but sometimes folks wonder about his defenses. Last season Pope had a solid defensive team that was ranked 28th defensively in KenPom.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 24

Kentucky is actively continuing to try and fill the final roster spot

The Kentucky Wildcats look like legit contenders next season, putting together a top 20 roster with a very high ceiling with how well they seem to fit Mark Pope's system.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 23

Alex Wilkins has a wish list uniform for the Kentucky Wildcats to wear this season

One conversation fans love to have is the uniform conversation. Fans love it when their team wears new uniforms, and Big Blue Nation is no different. Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats wore the home denim jerseys against the Tennessee Volunteers in a riveting game that Collin Chandler won with a big three.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / July 20

Kentucky HC Will Stein feeling confident heading into first season in Lexington

The Kentucky Wildcats have never won a national championship on the gridiron. They've won two SEC championships in school history, but their last SEC title came in 1976.

Josh Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's late-season invasion

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

Five impactful SEC newcomers: LSU safety, Texas RB among those set to shake up the conference

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood gets warning ahead of 2026 season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14

Kentucky's Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

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

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.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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

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.