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On YouTubeKentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
Kentucky is showing why they have had such high hopes for their defensive ability
This Kentucky basketball team has seemed to embrace a different identity, and that's aggressive, physical basketball. So much this season, their offense has struggled, and even though it is much better whenever he's on the floor, they have still leaned on their defensive ability, and it has really paid off.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
A Kentucky Wildcat has been named co-SEC Player of the Week
Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball picked up their second-straight win on Saturday by defeating Rick Pitino and St. John's in Atlanta at the CBS Sports Classic.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 21
Jaland Lowe on Kentucky's toughness: 'That's just our identity'
Kentucky picked up their second-straight win on Saturday with a 78-66 win over Rick Pitino and St. John's, giving them their first two wins over quality opponents this season.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 20
Jayden Quaintance talks about his Kentucky debut, road to recovery
It was a longtime coming for Kentucky fans to see Jayden Quaintance actually on the floor in blue and white. Quaintance, who was committed to Kentucky as part of the 2024 class, decommitted, and now is getting his chance a second time around, this time making he and BBN's dream come true.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's
The Kentucky Wildcats finally played like a team with a $22M price tag on Saturday.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / December 18
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance reportedly nearing his debut for Wildcats
The Kentucky Wildcats are hopeful that they'll soon see the debut of forward Jayden Quaintance.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 18
Mark Pope is still unsure if Jayden Quaintance will debut vs St. John's
Kentucky fans have been waiting for what feels like forever with the debut of Jayden Quaintance. The 6-10 big man is very close to taking the court for the Wildcats.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky
The No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm had just defeated the DePaul Demon Deacons at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday for their third win in a row, but head coach Rick Pitino has a much bigger challenge ahead.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 17
One of Kentucky's top targets in 2026 has reopened his recruitment
Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball have not had success in their efforts recruiting the 2026 class, with one of those being Christian Collins, a top 10 prospect in the class who was all but wrapped up right before the early signing period to become a Kentucky Wildcat, but Kentucky couldn't agree on terms for an NIL deal.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 17
A 2026 top prospect has included Kentucky in his top five schools
One of the best players in the 2026 class has narrowed down his list, and Kentucky is included. According to On3's Joe Tipton, top five prospect Caleb Holt has Kentucky in his top five schools, along with Alabama, Arizona, Houston, and Providence.
College Basketball News / The Spun / December 16
Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Receives Order From His Doctor
At his doctor's behest, Mark Pope must mellow out as Kentucky aims to shake off a sluggish start to the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats are 7-4 with losses to all their ranked opponents, and Pope has let his emotions fly over the last month.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 15
Mark Pope provides another update on Jayden Quaintance's debut timeline
Last game out against Indiana, the Wildcats were as healthy as they've been since the Louisville game, welcoming Mo Dioubate back from an ankle injury
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 15
Healthy Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate is exactly what this Kentucky team needed
The Kentucky Wildcats looked like a completely different team on Saturday against Indiana. The team was all smiles on their way to a 12-point win over the Hoosiers in Rupp Arena, in what was the biggest must-win game of Mark Pope's time at Kentucky.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 14
Mark Pope says Kentucky is still finding its way offensively
The Kentucky Wildcats put together their best defensive performance of the season on Saturday night against the Indiana Hoosiers. In a game that, based
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 14
Mark Pope on Kentucky's improved competitive spirit: 'It takes all of us'
Kentucky basketball has gotten bashed lately for their lack of effort and even heart, as many criticized the way they were dismanted against Gonzaga in Nashville.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 14
Mark Pope was proud of Brandon Garrison's response to his recent struggles
Kentucky's lack of effort in recent games been under a microscope, but especially lately after falling to Gonzaga in embarrassing fashion last Friday. Well, a week later, the effort from the Wildcats on the court looked completely different in front of their home crowd, and it showed.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 13
Kentucky breaks out of slump with huge win over Indiana
The Kentucky Wildcats (7-4) appeared to be lost through the first 10 games of the 2025-26 season, but a huge 72-60 win over Indiana (8-3) at Rupp Arena
No.1 Kentucky Volleyball Host NCAA Regional Final Versus No.3 Creighton
The No. 1 seed Kentucky Wildcats (28-2) will face the No. 3 seed Creighton Bluejays (28-5) in the Lexington Regional Final of the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, December 13, at 5 p.m.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / December 6
Kentucky Wildcats Lands Explosive Four-Star WR Kenny Darby After LSU Decommit
Will Stein, the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, has been on the job for less than two days and is already making waves on the recruiting trail.
Will Stein News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1
Kentucky makes decision on its new head coach
Kentucky is hiring Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as its new head coach, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. An agreement is in the process of being finalized.
Mark Stoops News / Field Level Media / November 30
Reports: Kentucky plans to fire coach Mark Stoops
Kentucky is set to fire coach Mark Stoops on Monday, per multiple reports. Stoops, 58, has spent the past 13 seasons at Kentucky and is the program's winningest coach at 82-80.
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