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Will Stein shared his message to his team ahead of the South Carolina game

The #24 Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up to head down to Columbia to take on a South Carolina team that has struggled to start the season, with a 2-2 record that includes a blowout road loss to Alabama.

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Kentucky Vs. South Carolina: Key Matchups, Stats And Prediction

Kentucky vs. South Carolina is the next major test for Will Stein as SEC play continues. After a strong start to the season and a statement SEC road win over the Texas A&M Aggies, the Kentucky Wildcats enter the matchup with confidence and plenty of momentum.

Alex Wilkins News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Mark Pope calls Alex Wilkins a 'high ceiling guy'

Kentucky had an emphasis of going and finding creators through the transfer portal this offseason. One of the most important ones was the get of Alex Wilkins from Furman.

Malachi Moreno News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 30

Malachi Moreno shared extremely high praise for Ousmane N'Diaye

Among all of Kentucky's newcomers for the upcoming season, there is one that fans knew almost essentially nothing about and that guy is Ousmane N'Diaye, an international pickup for Mark Pope and the staff this offseason.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Kentucky basketball hosted a top PG target on an official visit

It's official visit season in the world of recruiting. For Kentucky, they've already hosted targets like top 10 prospects Lewis Uvwo and Paul Osaruyi, but they have a number of them still to come on the calendar.

Zoom Diallo News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Zoom Diallo wants to be a Rupp Arena energizer this season

This off-season, Kentucky went out and got a tough, shot-creating point guard in Zoom Diallo through the transfer portal. In a previous interview with Kentucky Wildcats On SI, his high school coach even classified him as a straight 'winner', just doing whatever it takes to win.

Milan Momcilovic News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Milan Momcilovic was listed as a transfer who 'could change the national championship race'

Mark Pope added a handful of players via the transfer portal this offseason, but the player who really shook up the college basketball world was the addition of Milan Momcilovic.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Kentucky basketball Media Day revealed who the team's biggest trash talker is

Yesterday was Kentucky basketball Media Day, where the local media goes around to all of the players and asks questions. Normally, when the media asks Kentucky players questions, it is more serious, but during Media Day, some more fun questions come up.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Mark Pope shared what excites him most about this 2026-27 Kentucky team

Big Blue Madness is the unofficial start of the Kentucky basketball season, and it is coming up on Friday, so fans are getting excited. Big Blue Nation can't wait to see this team suit up this season, and the first game of the season is just over a month away.

Kam Williams News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 29

Kam Williams hopes to pick up where he left off before last season's injury

Kentucky fans received some injury updates regarding a few players on Monday, and one of those was Kam Williams, who has been rehabbing all summer following an offseason surgery from an injury he suffered this past season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 28

Kentucky basketball has 'creators' at all five positions this season

This off-season, Mark Pope emphasized going and finding creators, specifically out on the perimeter. He got two of them in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, who are expected to be an impressive duo this season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 28

Mark Pope believes length will have to be a 'major factor' for Kentucky

We've heard all about the shooting ability of this Kentucky team. It's a clear focal point of success for the Wildcats heading into next season, with shooters nearly everywhere you look on the court.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 25

Kentucky's Mark Pope has one of the most underrated freshmen in college basketball

The 2026 recruiting class didn't go well for Mark Pope, but he did end up with one player that Kentucky fans are really excited about. That player is point guard Mason Williams.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 24

One Kentucky forwards athleticism will surprise BBN this season

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff added a lot of talent in the transfer portal, hoping to have a tenure-changing season this year. Last season didn't go to plan for Pope and the Wildcats, with a Round of 32 loss to Iowa State.

CJ Baxter News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Kentucky RB CJ Baxter's Emotional Comeback Reaches Special Milestone After Years of Injuries

CJ Baxter was supposed to become one of college football’s next great running backs years ago. His body had other plans. Baxter arrived at Texas as one of the country’s most highly regarded running back recruits and immediately showed why.

College Football News / College Football News / September 24

Kentucky vs South Alabama Prediction: Just How Good Are the Wildcats?

How was your week? Just when it seemed like Kentucky (2-1) was in for a true rebuild campaign under new head coach Will Stein, it went into College Station and left with a dominant 31-21 win over Texas A&M.

Kentucky Wildcats News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Texas A&M Fan Arrested After Urinating on Kentucky Fan Following Aggies’ Upset

College football has always been known for its fierce rivalries and wild post-game energy, but a recent incident in College Station just set a bizarre new benchmark for game-day absurdity.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 21

Kentucky Has Arrived: Wildcats Shock Texas A&M and Start Turning Heads

For the first time in a while, Kentucky football has given its fans a reason to believe that something special could be developing in Lexington. The Wildcats walked into College Station as an unranked team facing No.

CJ Baxter News / Yardbarker / September 21

Kentucky RB CJ Baxter deserves his moment after big win over Texas A&M

The Kentucky Wildcats have to feel great about the start of the Will Stein era.

Kentucky stuns No. 9 Texas A&M with 21-point third quarter

Texas A&M Aggies get more tough news after loss to Kentucky

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 21

Texas A&M’s Mike Elko doesn’t hold back after stunning Kentucky loss

The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies surprisingly suffered a 31-21 Week 3 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats. A&M allowed 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, and it was just too much of a deficit for the team to surmount a comeback.

College Football News / TWSN / September 19

Will Stein Has Already Changed the Future of Kentucky Football

In just his third game as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, Will Stein ended up guiding Kentucky to a 31-21 victory over Texas A&M. This has

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 15

Kentucky may suddenly be a serious threat to land one of 2027’s biggest recruits

Mark Pope might be building something much bigger than Kentucky's 2026-27 roster. One of the Wildcats' most intriguing recruiting pursuits involves five-star 2027 center Lewis Uvwo, and Kentucky appears to have given itself a legitimate opportunity to become a major factor in his recruitment.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 11

Kentucky coach has wild suggestions for fans ahead of Alabama game

First-year Kentucky head coach Will Stein didn’t ask for polite applause Saturday. He requested flasks, four-letter words and a crowd hoarse enough to call in sick Monday.