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Interesting notes from Kentucky's big win over Vandy

Kentucky's offense went absolutely nuclear in the first half against Vandy on Saturday in the dominating win, thanks to Collin Chandler's five threes, which really blew open their lead, before making it a 15-point game at halftime.

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Kentucky dominates Vandy behind Collin Chandler's nuclear performance

The Kentucky Wildcats were back in Rupp Arena on Saturday, looking for revenge against No. 25 Vandy. In the first matchup, things did not go well at all, as Vanderbilt embarrassed Kentucky on their way to a big 25-point win.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 27

Kentucky guard tabbed as a breakout star in the 2025-26 college basketball season

Late in the season in Mark Pope’s first year as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, one player stepped up and showed flashes that he was going to be a star.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 27

What to know about Vandy since their last matchup with Kentucky

The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to have a completely different result this time around against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Last time out, an embarrassment was put on display, as the Wildcats went on to lose by 25 points to Vandy in Nashville.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 26

Mark Pope explains what will determine how much success Kentucky has down the stretch

For the second season in a row, the Kentucky Wildcats have been killed by injuries. Last season, players were in and out of the lineup, and two guys went down with season-ending injuries.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 26

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will lose to Vanderbilt

Kentucky ended its three-game losing streak on Tuesday night as the Wildcats took down the South Carolina Gamecocks, but a much tougher test lies ahead for Pope’s squad.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 26

Where Kentucky's postseason hopes stand after important win at South Carolina

Kentucky basketball picked up a pretty massively important win on the road on Tuesday night against South Carolina. Following a tough three-game losing streak, the Wildcats had their postseason hopes in question, not only for seeding in the SEC Tournament, but also their NCAA Tournament hopes.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 25

Mark Pope gave an encouraging update on the recovery of Kam Williams

Heading into the season, one player that we were incredibly high on was the Tulane transfer Kam Williams, and early into the season he was showing flashes of being a star.

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.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 25

Fans will love to see this surprising stat on Kentucky's center Malachi Moreno

This offseason, many Kentucky fans were not sure what Malachi Moreno’s role would look like. Many figured that he would back up Brandon Garrison to start the season, and then when Jayden Quaintance was back on the floor, his minutes would decrease.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 25

Predicting Kentucky's record in the final three games of the season

A win over South Carolina was very important to make it just about a certainty that the Wildcats will play in the NCAA Tournament. They were able to take down the Gamecocks 72-63 on the road, but now a very tough stretch of games lies ahead.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 25

Mark Pope says Denzel Aberdeen 'bailed us out' against South Carolina

The Kentucky Wildcats started to get some steady play from point guard Denzel Aberdeen here lately in SEC play. Following the season-ending injury to Jaland Lowe, it was Aberdeen's time to shine as the full-time point guard.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 24

Mark Pope says last ten days put an 'emotional toll' on this Kentucky team

This Kentucky basketball team found themselves riding high following a streak where they won eight of nine games. But, they followed that up by dropping three-straight.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 24

Kentucky has fallen significantly in Joe Lunardi's recent Bracketology update

Kentucky is limping into the final few games of the season after three straight losses, and Big Blue Nation is frustrated knowing two of them should have been wins.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 24

Three Kentucky Wildcats who need to step up for this season to turn around

Things are starting to spiral for the Kentucky Wildcats late in the season, and Mark Pope is looking for a way to get this ball club back on track as the finish line of the regular season approaches.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 24

Kentucky in danger of playing on Wednesday in SEC Tournament

The Kentucky Wildcats have gone downhill in the SEC over the past week, now on a three-game losing streak following losses to Florida and two desperate bubble teams in Georgia and Auburn.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 23

Mark Pope should look into a GM to help with recruiting and roster management

The landscape of college basketball is changing in the new day and age of the transfer portal, and NIL, which some teams have handled well, and others have not.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 23

Looking at Kentucky's NCAA Tournament fate following losing streak

After winning eight games out of nine just over a week ago, Kentucky basketball is starting to trend back down in terms of their NCAA Tournament fate. Following a three-game losing streak that includes back-to-back losses to bubble teams in Georgia and Auburn, the Wildcats have dipped in the tournament projections.

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.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 22

Turnovers have been a trend in Kentucky's three-game losing streak

The last week has not been kind to Kentucky basketball. Following winning eight of nine games, they are now on a three-game losing streak, with losses at Florida and Auburn as well as home against Georgia.

Mark Pope News / College Sports Only / February 18

Kentucky Basketball Fans Call For Head Coaching Change After Latest Loss

The Mark Pope Era at Kentucky has hit a new low. After falling to unranked Georgia, 86-78, fans are calling for Pope's firing. Boasting one of college

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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