Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 12

What is Kentucky getting in 2027 commit Ryan Hampton?

Mark Pope picked up his first-ever top 10 recruit on Sunday when 2027 five-star guard Ryan Hampton chose the Wildcats fresh off of a visit to Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 11

Three Kentucky Wildcats with the most to gain this summer

A big season is coming up for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats as he tries to get this historic program back to making deep runs in the NCAA Tournament.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 9

Mark Pope is going to be able to play some massive lineups this season

Mark Pope finally, after a very interesting offseason, has his roster for the 2026-27 season, and the Wildcats have the talent to be really good this season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 8

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

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / June 8

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 Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

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.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 8

Three reasons five-star Ryan Hampton was a massive addition for the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope gave Big Blue Nation a big surprise on Sunday morning as the Wildcats landed a five-star recruit in the 2027 class. Ryan Hampton was on a visit, which ended with him picking the Wildcats, and now Pope has landed his first five-star recruit from outside of the Bluegrass State.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

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

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 3

Will Mason Williams have a role this season for Kentucky?

One of the most interesting offseason additions for the Kentucky Wildcats was that of four-star point guard Mason Williams. He was the Wildcats' only high school recruit in the 2026 class, and he came as a package deal with his father, Mo Williams.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1

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