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Jason Hart talks about Andrija Jelavic's progression as a Kentucky Wildcat

The Kentucky Wildcats have now won seven of their last eight games and a big reason why is many players are really starting to get comfortable in their roles and understanding the offense.

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Brandon Garrison says this Kentucky team is 'gonna get real scary'

The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a 16-point win over the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday in Rupp Arena. Kentucky has been on an impressive stretch of games, winning seven of their last eight.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 5

This Collin Chandler stat will shock Kentucky basketball fans

Collin Chandler is a player whom Big Blue Nation was very excited to get on the floor this season. He finished his true freshman season with a bang as a great role player off the bench for Mark Pope’s first Kentucky team that made the Sweet 16.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 5

Oklahoma head coach had high praise for a pair of Wildcats

Kentucky's 94-78 win against Oklahoma featured some really good play from a number of Wildcats. Following the game, though, Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser could not stop raving about Kentucky guards Otega Oweh and Collin Chandler.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 5

Collin Chandler shares why Kentucky's offense continues to improve every game

After a rough start to the season and back-to-back losses to open SEC play, the Kentucky Wildcats are finding their groove, having won seven of their last eight games.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 5

Can the Kentucky Wildcats win the SEC Regular Season Title?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were able to take down the Oklahoma Sooners in Rupp Arena on Wednesday night to boost their SEC record to 7-3. Since the 0-2 start to conference play, the Wildcats are 7-1 in SEC play.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 5

Brandon Garrison takes pride in providing energy for this Kentucky team

In Kentucky basketball's 94-78 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday night, one player in particular had the best game of his college career. Brandon Garrison went for a career-high 20 points to go along with 11 rebounds, making it second-ever double-double as a college player and first as a Wildcat.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / February 5

Kentucky Rides Garrison’s Double-Double And Otega Oweh’s 24 Points To Home Victory

The Kentucky Wildcats took down the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday night, 94-78. Kentucky was led by Otega Oweh’s 24 points and Brandon Garrison’s first career double-double as a Wildcat.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 5

Otega Oweh once again dominates his former team as Kentucky routes Oklahoma

Kentucky’s matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners had the feel of a trap game. Kentucky was coming off its biggest win of the season, and it was an emotional one as Pope got his first win over John Calipari.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 4

Kentucky vs. Arkansas was ESPN's most-watched college basketball game this season

Kentucky basketball's big win at Arkansas on Saturday had a lot of eyes on it. According to ESPN PR, the Kentucky vs. Arkansas game this past weekend was ESPN's most-watched game of the college basketball season so far, totaling 2.4 million viewers.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 4

Will Jayden Quaintance suit up again this season for the Kentucky Wildcats?

Heading into this season, the player Kentucky fans were most excited to see in the Blue and White was Arizona State transfer Jayden Quaintance. The big man was once committed to Kentucky as one of the top bigs out of high school, but decided ASU was the best fit for him.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 4

Preview, Keys to Victory: Kentucky basketball vs. Oklahoma Sooners

Kentucky basketball will be returning to Rupp Arena on Wednesday to face the Oklahoma Sooners. The Wildcats are fresh off of a huge road victory against No.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 3

One bold prediction for the back half of SEC play for the Kentucky Wildcats

Without question, it has been an up-and-down season for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, but his team is starting to figure some things out over the last few weeks.

Kentucky Wildcats News / SwimSwam / February 3

Kentucky Sweeps Cincinnati on Senior Day

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Kentucky vs Cincinnati January 30, 2026 Lexington, KY SCY (25 Yards) Team Scores: Women: Kentucky 204 — Cincinnati 92 Men: Kentucky 186 — Cincinnati 110 Courtesy: UK Athletics LEXINGTON, Ky.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 3

Mark Pope is excited about Kentucky's recruiting for next season

Mark Pope and all of Big Blue Nation currently have their focus on the basketball season we are in right now, but fans do have some concern for the future.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 3

Kentucky tweaked their pregame routine before Arkansas game

The Kentucky Wildcats bounced back in a huge way on Saturday when they picked up a signature win over No. 15 Arkansas on the road. It came after a game that, once again, saw the Wildcats come out very slow, leading them fall behind quickly as they never were able to come close to making the comeback.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 3

Mark Pope revealed Otega Oweh played through injury against Arkansas

The Kentucky Wildcats got their biggest win of the season on Saturday night in a road victory over the No. 15 Arkansas Razorbacks. In that win, though, one particular Wildcat was playing through an injury.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 2

Mark Pope knew early on Kentucky's competitive spirit would be high

Kentucky basketball has had a very dramatic season, to say the least. From embarrassing losses and having to respond from them, to going on a winning streak that is all about reslilency, it has surely been a wild ride.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / January 29

Kentucky HC reveals tough Jayden Quaintance injury update

Kentucky HC Mark Pope reveals tough Jayden Quaintance injury update

Quaintance has missed Kentucky's last six games due to swelling in his surgically repaired right knee.

Jay Bilas believes college basketball's eligibility problem actually 'not that big of a deal'

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / January 24

Mark Pope, Kentucky deserve credit for run that has saved their season

Pope and the 'Cats have saved their season over the last two weeks.

Otega Oweh, Kentucky too strong for Ole Miss

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / January 23

ESPN Announces Change for Ole Miss-Kentucky Game

We are past the halfway mark in the NCAA regular-season schedule. However, a huge cold barrage has presented a major hitch to the proceedings. The country is about to be swept up by a winter storm that will affect approximately 210 million people. On that note, the NCAA has been forced to tweak its schedule.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

Kentucky shocks No. 24 Tennessee with another second-half comeback

When the Kentucky Wildcats play this season, they have proven you can never count them out, even when the deficit seems insurmountable.

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / College Sports Only / January 15

Kentucky Wildcats Beat LSU With Christian Laettner Shot

34 years after losing to Duke on an almost identical play in the 1992 Elite Eight, Kentucky basketball hit a Christian Laettner-style shot to beat LSU on Wednesday night, 75-74.