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Kam Williams's flash against Louisville is a positive sign for the Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky fell to Louisville on the road Tuesday night, and there were not a ton of positive takeaways from this game. Kentucky was down as many as 20 points at one point in this game, but they did fight back.

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Mark Pope explains how Louisville shut down Otega Oweh on Tuesday

The Kentucky Wildcats got punched in the mouth on Tuesday when they faced the Louisville Cardinals on the road, as Kentucky got off to a rough defensive start.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 12

Mark Pope says Kentucky's transition execution was 'poor' against Louisville

Kentucky went into Tuesday night's game with the 4th-best defense analytically in college basketball, but at the same time, they were facing the nation's 4th-best offense, too.

Takeaways from Kentucky's 96-88 loss on the road at Louisville

The Kentucky Wildcats hit the road to take on in-state rival #12 Louisville Cardinals on Tuesday night, in one of the most anticipated games in the rivalry in years, since both teams were ranked top 12.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 12

Kentucky's struggles must improve after loss to Louisville

No. 9 Kentucky's defensive struggles must improve after loss to No. 12 Louisville

For the first time since 2020, No. 9 Kentucky lost to in-state rival and No. 12 Louisville, 96-88, in a game that was not as close for much of its duration as the final score would indicate.

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College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / November 11

Kentucky vs. Louisville odds: Opening point spread released, preview

A heated in-state rivalry will be renewed on Tuesday. Kentucky will face off against Louisville in what should be a fiery contest inside the KFC Yum! Center.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 10

Preview: #9 Kentucky Wildcats take on #12 Louisville in the KFC Yum Center

One of the most highly anticipated games of the season for the Kentucky Wildcats is coming up on Tuesday night. Mark Pope and the Wildcats will make the trip to the KFC Yum Center to take on the Louisville Cardinals in an elite top 15 battle.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 10

Kentucky has received a crystal ball to land a surprising 2026 five-star forward

It is starting to get down to the wire for the 2026 basketball recruiting class, and Mark Pope has yet to land any players. It sounds like that could change soon, as the reliable recruiting expert Travis Branham just put in a crystal ball for the Wildcats to land a five-star.

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will lose to the Louisville Cardinals

With the Kentucky vs. Louisville rivalry game coming up on Tuesday night, both fan bases seem very confident that they are going to win this game. Frankly, both fan bases are correct to feel this way, knowing this basketball game could truly go either way.

Three reasons Kentucky will take down Louisville in the KFC Yum Center

There is no question that the matchup between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals is going to be a good one this season. The Wildcats and Cardinals look like two of the best teams in the nation, so this matchup could be legendary.

ESPN picks the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals

The game of the year could be coming up on Tuesday as the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Louisville Cardinals in the KFC Yum Center.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 8

Kentucky is now leading for a top 10 2026 prospect

One of the top players in 2026 is continuing to inch closer towards a decision, and Kentucky has regained momentum. According to KSR's Jacob Polacheck, who was the first to post the intel, the Wildcats have seemed to have regained the lead for 2026 top 10 forward Christian Collins.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 8

Mark Pope has noticed Malachi Moreno's impressive progress as a freshman

Kentucky has had a breakout player off the bench in the frontcourt already with just four games to show for it. Malachi Moreno, who is a Georgetown, KY

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 7

Mark Pope knows Jaland Lowe makes Kentucky's offense run much smoother

Kentucky got a major piece of their team back in starting point guard Jaland Lowe on Friday against Valparaiso. The last two games, counting the exhibition against Georgetown, Kentucky's offense looked stagnant, with not much flow to it.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 7

Takeaways from Kentucky's dominant win over Valparaiso on Friday

The Kentucky Wildcats faced the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday night in Rupp Arena, and their offense was back on track with Jaland Lowe back in the lineup.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / November 5

Kentucky Overcomes Slow Start For Impressive Second Half Win

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Nicholls State Colonels on Tuesday night, winning 77-51 after a slow start on opening night. Kentucky shot 10-for-31 (32.3%) in the first half, while Nicholls State managed only 12% on 3-for-25 shooting, leading to a low-scoring half for both teams.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 2

Florida vs. Kentucky odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

Florida travels to Kentucky for a Week 11 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Kentucky Women’s Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview And Outlook

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team enters the 2025–26 season with high expectations after a successful first year under head coach Kenny Brooks.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

How far the Tennessee Vols are predicted to climb in the AP Top 25 rankings after win over the Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols bounced back from last weekend’s tough loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide with a dominant win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington Tennessee cruised to a 56-34 win against Kentucky -- the most points the Vols have scored in an SEC game this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 26

The scene at Kentucky's stadium in the third quarter against the Vols will have Tennessee fans smiling all week

The Tennessee Vols scored 49 points in the first three quarters on Saturday night in Lexington against the Kentucky Wildcats. And that was enough to send Kentucky fans fleeing for the exits despite a quarter still remaining in the game.