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College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 18

La Familia escapes with a Game 1 win over The Ville in TBT on Saturday

Kentucky's alumni squad, La Familia, which features six former Wildcats, kicked thngs off on Saturday in The Basketball Tournament as they took on The Ville, Louisville's alumni, in Lexington Memorial Coliseum.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 18
Kentucky basketball has added a pair of games to the 2026-27 schedule

Kentucky basketball has added a pair of games to the 2026-27 schedule

Kentucky's 2026-27 basketball schedule is nearing completion. After adding marquee games like Kansas in the Champions Classic, North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, Indiana, Virginia on the road, and of course Louisville, they're working hard to fill out the rest of the schedule.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 17
Will Kentucky coach Mark Pope change the way he distributes minutes this season?

Will Kentucky coach Mark Pope change the way he distributes minutes this season?

Last season did not go to plan for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. There was a ton of hype and anticipation about this team, but it didn’t work out for the Wildcats, with injuries playing a major role.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 16

Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton takes over in front of Kentucky's Cody Fueger

The first day of the live period at Peach Jam is here. On Thursday, 2027 Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton took the floor for Nightrydas Elite in front of Kentucky coach Cody Fueger, who arrived in North Aususta on Thursday along with many other coaches.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 15
Two concerns for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Two concerns for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Big Blue Nation is starting to get very excited about this 2026-27 team Mark Pope has put together. I believe this team is going to be great this year, but this will be dependent on some Wildcats hitting their upside.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14
Kentucky's Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats desperately wanted to get Momcilovic in the transfer portal.

Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff
College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new five-year eligibility rule
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 30
Kentucky Basketball Among Final Contenders for Nation’s No. 1 Center

Kentucky Basketball Among Final Contenders for Nation’s No. 1 Center

The Kentucky Wildcats have already gotten to work in the 2027 recruiting class. With a commitment from four-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton, they already rank first in the nation, according to Rivals.

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey has extremely highly expectations for WR DJ Miller

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey has extremely highly expectations for WR DJ Miller

Starting quarterback Kenny Minchey did not hold back recently when he was asked to name his pick for a "breakout" candidate at Kentucky.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Thunder may have gotten draft's biggest steal in second round

Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.

Thunder trading No. 37 pick to Heat
Mavs to acquire No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko from Lakers
Warriors rookie pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted
Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft
Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft
Will Stein News / Yardbarker / June 8
Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

The Kentucky Wildcats know how to win on the basketball court. Kentucky's basketball program has eight championships under its belt.

2027 RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama over Florida State, Stanford
Ryan Silverfield instills confidence in new Arkansas Razorbacks commitment James Stewart
Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota
The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz
Kentucky Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / June 8
Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Nicholas “Happy” Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. A cause of death was not made public.

Kentucky DL Nic Smith has died at 20

Kentucky Wildcats football player Nic Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. Smith, whose nickname was “Big Happ,” was a redshirt freshman defensive lineman last season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7
Kentucky has landed a top basketball recruit

Kentucky has landed a top basketball recruit

The Kentucky Wildcats are back to scoring big recruiting wins.

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter
John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1
Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The Kentucky Wildcats added the top remaining men's college basketball player in the transfer portal on Monday, landing former Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision
Alabama star Amari Allen also makes decision on NBA Draft
NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft
Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. among the 38 to withdraw
Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

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