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Three reasons Kentucky will take down Louisville in the KFC Yum Center

There is no question that the matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals is going to be a good one this season. The Wildcats and Cardinals look like two of the best teams in the nation, so this matchup could be legendary.

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ESPN picks the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals

The game of the year could be coming up on Tuesday as the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Louisville Cardinals in the KFC Yum Center.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 8

Kentucky is now leading for a top 10 2026 prospect

One of the top players in 2026 is continuing to inch closer towards a decision, and Kentucky has regained momentum. According to KSR's Jacob Polacheck, who was the first to post the intel, the Wildcats have seemed to have regained the lead for 2026 top 10 forward Christian Collins.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 8

Mark Pope says Kentucky's off-ball defense improved against Valparaiso

Kentucky's defense has been producing like one of the best units in the entire country on that end of the floor, and after holding Nicholls to just 30 percent shooting from the field and just 2-24 from three, the Wildcats were at it again on defense, holding Valparaiso to 28 percent shooting and just 8-34 from deep.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 7

Mark Pope knows Jaland Lowe makes Kentucky's offense run much smoother

Kentucky got a major piece of their team back in starting point guard Jaland Lowe on Friday against Valparaiso. The last two games, counting the exhibition against Georgetown, Kentucky's offense looked stagnant, with not much flow to it.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 7

Takeaways from Kentucky's dominant win over Valparaiso on Friday

The Kentucky Wildcats faced the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday night in Rupp Arena, and their offense was back on track with Jaland Lowe back in the lineup.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 7

Preview: #9 Kentucky's matchup with Valparaiso

Game two of the 2025-26 season is coming up this evening for the Kentucky Wildcats as they are set to host Valparaiso in Rupp Arena. The good news for the Wildcats is that point guard Jaland Lowe will be making his season debut this evening.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 7

Mark Pope compared Valparaiso's style of play to Gonzaga

Kentucky basketball is gearing up for their second game of the regular season on Friday against the Valparaiso Beacons, who are coming off of a thrilling 66-63 win over Eastern Illinois on Tuesday, now looking to bring their fast but aggressive style into Rupp Arena and test the Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 6

Mark Pope says Collin Chandler 'earned' his highlight moment against Nicholls

Kentucky may have had a rough offensive showing in the first half on Tuesday against Nicholls, but the second half, they started rolling once Collin Chandler was off the ball and Denzel Aberdeen took over for Chandler at the point guard spot.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 6

Mark Pope updates the status of Trent Noah ahead of game against Valparaiso

Mark Pope already provided clarity on Jaland Lowe's status ahead of Friday's matchup with Valparaiso, saying he is expected to suit up for the Wildcats and make his Kentucky debut, but as for Trent Noah, he might not play on Friday.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 6

ESPN predicts the winner between #9 Kentucky and Valparaiso

After taking down Nicholls to move to 1-0 on the season, now Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Valparaiso Beacons. In their first game of the season, Valparaiso took down Eastern Illinois 66-63, with Isaiah Barnes leading the scoring, putting up 15 points.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Should Malachi Moreno take over as the starting center for Kentucky?

The biggest wildcard heading into this season for Kentucky basketball was, without question, the true-freshman seven-footer Malachi Moreno. The McDonald's All-American played his high school basketball at Great Crossing in Georgetown, so some questioned how he would adjust to college competition.

Lil Wayne News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Rapper Lil Wayne had a message for Kentucky's Collin Chandler after his poster dunk

Kentucky started the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night as they welcomed the Nicholls Colonels to Rupp Arena. After a sluggish offensive half from the Wildcats, things finally got rolling in the second half, and Kentucky won this game 77-51.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / November 5

Kentucky Overcomes Slow Start For Impressive Second Half Win

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Nicholls State Colonels on Tuesday night, winning 77-51 after a slow start on opening night. Kentucky shot 10-for-31 (32.3%) in the first half, while Nicholls State managed only 12% on 3-for-25 shooting, leading to a low-scoring half for both teams.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 2

Florida vs. Kentucky odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

Florida travels to Kentucky for a Week 11 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Kentucky Women’s Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview And Outlook

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team enters the 2025–26 season with high expectations after a successful first year under head coach Kenny Brooks.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

How far the Tennessee Vols are predicted to climb in the AP Top 25 rankings after win over the Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols bounced back from last weekend’s tough loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide with a dominant win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington Tennessee cruised to a 56-34 win against Kentucky -- the most points the Vols have scored in an SEC game this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

The scene at Kentucky's stadium in the third quarter against the Vols will have Tennessee fans smiling all week

The Tennessee Vols scored 49 points in the first three quarters on Saturday night in Lexington against the Kentucky Wildcats. And that was enough to send Kentucky fans fleeing for the exits despite a quarter still remaining in the game.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 23

National college football analyst predicts the final score of Tennessee Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols will head to Lexington this weekend for a road matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee is coming off a 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa while Kentucky's most recent game was a 16-13 overtime loss at home to the Texas Longhorns.