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Kentucky Football Star Josh Kattus Earns Title in Dancing Competition

In one of the more bizarre headlines coming out of UK’s athletic program, a football star has won another award in the offseason… but this time it’s in a dancing competition.

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Future Wildcat Malachi Moreno Shines at Chris Brickley Invitational

Moreno delivers an all-around performance against elite high school competition ahead of his freshman season at Kentucky. Kentucky Wildcats signee Malachi Moreno showed off his all-around game at the Chris Brickley Invitational over the weekend, putting together a standout performance against some of the nation’s top high school talent.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 12

Expectations have changed drastically for Mark Pope at Kentucky in year two

In year one, the expectations for newly hired Kentucky head coach Mark Pope were not that high. He had to put together a roster made up of transfer portal players and only had about a month to do it.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 12

Monday Headlines: NBA Draft Combine Week

Big week for Koby Brea and Otega Oweh. The 2025 NBA Draft Combine is underway as more than 75 athletes are gathered in Chicago this week to showcase their skill sets.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 11

Kentucky Baseball completes statement sweep of No. 14 Oklahoma

The Wildcats ride strong pitching and timely hitting to take down another top-15 opponent in a crucial late-season series. The Kentucky Wildcats delivered one of its most impressive weekends of the season, sweeping No.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 11

Kentucky Softball earns NCAA Tournament berth

It marks a 16th-straight berth for Rachel Lawson’s club. For the 16th-straight season under head coach Rachel Lawson, the Kentucky Wildcats softball team

Kentucky Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / May 11

Kentucky recruit makes unique decision with bold NIL power move

In today’s NIL-driven era of college basketball, talent alone doesn’t separate the stars from the superstars—business savvy does. Jasper Johnson just proved he has both.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 11

Sunday Headlines: Kentucky Baseball wins series vs. No. 14 Oklahoma

UK picks up another series win against a ranked team. Kentucky Wildcats baseball clinched the series win over No. 14 Oklahoma in Lexington on Saturday before the series was even over.

Amari Williams News / A Sea of Blue / May 10

Amari Williams is the only Wildcat listed in CBS’ NBA Draft big board

Kentucky’s center became a fan favorite in Mark Pope’s first season as head coach. Amari Williams must be eating his Weetabix. The 6-foot-10 center is currently ranked 48th in the CBS Sports NBA Draft big board, meaning he’d have a decent chance of being a second-round selection in next month’s draft.

Kentucky Wildcats News / NIL on SI / May 10

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Commit Signs Major Agency for NIL Representation

The Kentucky Wildcats' men's basketball program is one of the preeminent blue bloods in the sport today. Their long track record of success on the hardwood continues to see them land the biggest-named recruits, and in an era of Name, Image, and Likeness, that brings with it an entirely different landscape than it once did.

Andrew Carr News / A Sea of Blue / May 9

Andrew Carr receives NBA G League Elite Camp invite

Carr makes the fourth Wildcat who will attend the camp being held in Chicago. Make that four Kentucky Wildcats who are now slated to attend the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 9

A couple of Wildcats have made the G League Elite Camp rosters

With the NBA Draft Combine just a couple of days away, the event is receiving plenty of attention leading up to it. Wildcats Otega Oweh and Jaland Lowe

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 9

Jayden Quaintance's year one to two jump at Kentucky will be historic

During his true freshman season before going down with the ACL tear, Jayden Quaintance averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 9

Will Trent Noah carve out a larger role for the Kentucky Wildcats in year two?

It was announced a few weeks ago that Kentucky native Trent Noah would be returning for his second year in Lexington and many fans expect his game to head to the next level.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 9

A 9th SEC game is becoming more likely thanks to ESPN

ESPN is willing to pay big money to televise another week’s worth of SEC games. Despite finishing 4-8 in a disappointing 2024 season, the Kentucky Wildcats were the ninth-most-watched team in college football this past season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 8

Collin Chandler gets married

Congrats to the newlyweds. It was an exciting day for Kentucky Wildcats sophomore guard Collin Chandler, who is now hitched. On Thursday, May 8th, Chandler and his fiancé, Hannah, had their ceremony back home in Utah.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 8

Kentucky basketball listed as the leader for an elite five-star 2026 PG

Mark Pope did an excellent job in the 2025 recruiting class, landing five-stars Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno. Now Pope and the staff have moved their focus to the top talent in the 2026 class.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Kentucky Wildcats Emerge as Contenders in Early Preseason Rankings

As the 2025-26 college basketball landscape begins to take shape, Kentucky finds itself in a familiar position: under the microscope. Following a Sweet 16 appearance in Mark Pope’s first year at the helm, expectations have only grown.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 8

What would it take for Kentucky star Otega Oweh to stay in the NBA Draft?

Kentucky is awaiting one final piece to make the Wildcats' 2025-26 roster one of the best in the nation, and that piece is Otega Oweh, pulling his name out of the NBA Draft.

Lamont Butler News / A Sea of Blue / May 7

Lamont Butler receives NBA G League Elite Camp invite

He’ll be one of three Wildcats in attendance in Chicago May 9-11. As Mark Pope begins winding down his offseason scramble to assemble a roster for next season, several of his former Kentucky Wildcats aim to scratch and claw their way onto an NBA roster this fall.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / May 7

Jayden Quaintance gives an update on his injury rehab

Quaintance says he’s still hopeful of being back by September. Jayden Quaintance, the Kentucky Wildcats' projected starting center, missed the final weeks of last season at Arizona State due to a torn ACL suffered in March.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Kentucky Wildcats Land Former Four-Star TE in Transfer Portal

The University of Kentucky continues to refine its roster during the quieter spring transfer window, landing a key addition in former UCF tight end Elijah Brown.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Kentucky lands another big piece in Florida transfer guard Denzel Aberdeen

Mark Pope has been busy building the Kentucky Wildcats into the best version he can put together for the 2025-26 season. He's now brought in five incoming players, each with a rather intriguing skill set that they'll bring to the table.

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Otega Oweh News / Yardbarker / April 15

Kentucky star Oweh makes big announcement about future

Kentucky star Otega Oweh makes big announcement about his future

Kentucky is set to lose several key players for the second consecutive offseason, and yet another Wildcats star is now one step closer to leaving Lexington.

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