Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kentucky is gaining momentum with a top 5 recruit in the 2026 class

The Kentucky staff has been out and about over the past week (since Thursday) watching many of their top targets go head-to-head. The staff got eyes multiple times on one of their most important targets in the class, Caleb Holt, over the weekend, who had a very impressive showing.

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Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has a very important job at SEC Football Media Days

College football is officially right around the corner for Mark Stoops's Kentucky Wildcats, and things are not looking great according to many college football analysts.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Brandon Garrison must play well early into the season while Jayden Quaintance rehabs

One of the big offseason topics for the Kentucky basketball team is about the injury and rehab of Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance. The former Sun Devil is projected to be a top five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he is coming off an ACL tear.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Predicting three breakout stars for Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope has a roster full of players who are set to be breakout stars in college basketball, which is why the Kentucky Wildcats have one of the best teams in the nation.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 14

Kentucky basketball has officially listed heights and weights for the 2025-26 roster

The Kentucky basketball season continues to inch closer and closer, and Big Blue Nation can't wait to see the team Mark Pope built in action. This is the most hype that has been around a Kentucky basketball team in a very long time, as this team is looking like one of the best in college basketball.

Mark Pope News / A Sea of Blue / July 14

Anthony Thompson discusses Kentucky recruitment

The small forward is slowly narrowing down his list as he begins official visits. The grind does not stop for Mark Pope as his staff works to bring in key pieces for the 2026 roster.

MLB News / A Sea of Blue / July 14

Kentucky Baseball adds Louisville transfer Tagger Tyson

Some more good news for the Bat Cats. Nick Mingione and the Kentucky Wildcats have had a very successful offseason to this point. With a solid transfer class coming in and retaining a lot of their production from last season, things are looking strong for the 2026 season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 13

Could Kentucky's Mark Pope win National Coach of the Year this season?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have a season coming up that is going to be quite special, thanks to the elite talent he brought in via the transfer portal and returning players from last year's roster.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 11

Aaron Gershon says goodbye on the latest episode of Bleav in Kentucky

Farewell, AG. As the summer rolls on, we were treated to one final episode of Bleav in Kentucky with Aaron Gershon as a co-host. Gershon, a longtime member of the UK media and one of the best beat reporters around, is headed to Florida for a new gig that will take him away from the Kentucky beat for the first time since 2018.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 11

5-star prospect Miikka Muurinen includes Kentucky in new list

Muurinen is one of the best prospects in all of high school basketball. One area to watch on Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats teams this season and future seasons is the frontcourt.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 11

A top big man target in 2026 has included Kentucky in his top schools

Kentucky has made the list cut for a top 10 big man in the 2026 class. As things begin to shift with 2026 recruits, the Wildcats continue to be in the running for one of their most prioritized big man targets.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 11

College basketball writer predicts Kentucky to have a sophomore breakout star

Kentucky is going to have a handful of sophomores this season, and a lot of these names are getting prepped to play a significant role for Mark Pope's team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 11

Kentucky already appears to be out for Jason Crowe

The Wildcats have fallen off the radar. Jason Crowe Jr., one of the top five-star guards in the 2026 class, appears to be trending away from Kentucky as his July 18 commitment date approaches.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 10

Deron Rippey Jr. plans a visit to Kentucky

The 2026 point guard Deron Rippey Jr. will visit Kentucky after standout performances on the circuit. Class of 2026 four-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

A big time Kentucky target has scheduled an official visit to Lexington

One of Kentucky's most prioritized prospects has scheduled an official visit to Lexington. As the buzz with Kentucky and top 5 guard Jason Crowe Jr. dwindle

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 10

Jayden Quaintance leaning on Brandon Garrison while learning Kentucky's system

Jayden Quaintance suffered an ACL injury in February when playing at Arizona State. Now at Kentucky, he's using his rehab to absorb all kinds of knowledge about how Mark Pope runs his system while he is forced to sit on the sidelines and watch.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 10

5-star recruit Caleb Holt eyeing visit to Kentucky

Add another player hoping to visit Lexington. Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats staff are in the thick of summer workouts, but that does not stop the recruiting efforts for the class of 2026.

2025 Kentucky Wildcats Season Preview: Can The Wildcats Stay Competitive in the SEC?

The Kentucky Wildcats enter the 2025 season with a strong desire to bounce back from a disappointing 4-8 campaign in 2024, which marked their worst record since 2013.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 9

Kentucky basketball is being disrespected by a national media outlet

Mark Pope and the entire Kentucky coaching staff did an excellent job building the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball roster that has the Wildcats looking like one of the best teams in the nation.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 9

Kam Williams is going to mirror his game after a player on last season's Kentucky team

The hype is starting to build around Tulane transfer Kam Williams as Big Blue Nation believes he is going to have a great season, which will lead to him being a first-round pick in the NBA Draft.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 9

Kam Williams shares which Kentucky Wildcat is the hardest to guard on the team

The local Kentucky media were given an opportunity to talk with Tulane transfer Kam Williams and Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance on Tuesday. One of the questions Williams was asked had to do with who is the toughest player on the team to guard.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / July 7

Four-star QB vowing to put Kentucky Wildcats 'back on the map'

Matt Ponatoski is happy with what he's seen from Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats, but feels there's another level to be reached in Lexington.

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Longtime Kentucky coach Vince Marrow's resignation method revealed

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Hawks to sign Lamont Butler to two-way contract

After going undrafted this week, Kentucky guard Lamont Butler is headed to the Hawks on a two-way contract, according to reports from Bill O’Rear (Twitter link) and Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union-Tribune (Twitter link).

Koby Brea News / Yardbarker / June 19

The Celtics should target Kentucky's sharpshooter in the NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's why they should target this Kentucky sharpshooter with one of those picks.

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