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Three takeaways from Kentucky's annual Pro Day on Tuesday

Kentucky men's basketball held their annual Pro Day on Tuesday evening inside Historic Memorial Coliseum, where fans were able to get their first look at Mark Pope's 2025-26 squad as it streamed on SEC Network+.

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Mo Dioubate details how he can help Kentucky be great defensively this season

One of Kentucky's main points of emphasis this off-season has been defense, which is a big reason why Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff went and got players to help with just that in the portal.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 8

Jayden Quaintance looking forward to showcasing his playmaking at Kentucky

Jayden Quaintance has the highest potential of anyone on Kentucky's 2025-26 roster, and even though he is widely seen as a lottery pick for the 2026 NBA Draft, there's still one skill he hasn't been able to showoff yet.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 7

Mark Pope is a 'bozo' if he doesn't win a national title soon according to an anonymous college coach

There is no question that Kentucky has a lot of resources for its basketball program that should make it easy for the Wildcats to have an elite roster year in and year out.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 7

Mark Pope shares in what area his Kentucky team is behind last season's team

Media Day for Kentucky basketball was on Monday, and it was clear, hearing from Coach Mark Pope, that he is very excited about his basketball team. Coach Pope had a lot of great things to say about his players and explained why he believes this team is going to be special.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 7

Brandon Garrison has emphasized conditioning and decision-making this offseason

Last season, Brandon Garrison showed flashes of what his full potential can be, but it also came at a cost, as he would have really good plays mixed with costly decisions leading to uncharacteristic turnovers.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 6

Mark Pope knows Kentucky's depth can take them far this season

Last season, the injury bug caught up with the Kentucky team as the season went on. With Jaxson Robinson going down against Auburn in early March right

Mark Stoops News / Sporting News / October 6

Kentucky's Mark Stoops rebukes buyout rumors: 'I don’t want to address that crap'

Wildcats coach wasn't pleased after Georgia loss.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 5

Here is the path for Mark Pope and Kentucky to finish with the #1 2026 recruiting class

College basketball analysts have shared their concerns with Mark Pope as a recruiter for months now, but the Wildcats head coach has a way to silence these narratives.

Mark Stoops News / ESPN / October 5

Stoops: 'Zero chance' I'm walking away from UK

Kentucky's Mark Stoops, the longest-tenured coach in the SEC, says there is nothing to a report that he spoke with school officials about a possible buyout.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 4

Tyran Stokes has a chance to change the narrative around Mark Pope as a recruiter

Mark Pope is doing all he can to try and land the #1 overall player in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes. This recruitment has looked back and forth over the last few days.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Sporting News / October 3

Trail Blazers sign 6-foot-11 Kentucky Wildcats star

Portland added some size.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 3

A massive shift in Tyran Stokes's recruitment will benefit the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope is fighting tooth and nail to try and land the #1 player in the 2026 Tyran Stokes, and it is coming down to the wire. A report came out this week that the three schools that are really in this race are Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon.

Brandon Garrison News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 3

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Brandon Garrison

One of Kentucky's returning players from last season has high hopes of making a big jump in his second year in Mark Pope's system. He's going to need some sort of jump in production, especially early while incoming transfer big man Jayden Quaintance rehabs from an ACL injury.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 3

Should this 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team be considered Final Four of bust?

This offseason, Mark Pope looked all over to find the players for his 2025-26 roster, but all of this work was well worth it, knowing his team looks like one of the best in college basketball.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Mo Dioubate

One of the players Mark Pope brought in over the off-season to help with defense was Alabama transfer Mo Dioubate, and that's exactly what he will look to make the biggest impact this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

2025-26 Kentucky basketball player preview: Jayden Quaintance

Mark Pope brought in plenty of quality new faces over the off-season, but none bigger than Jayden Quaintance. The 6-10 big man is seen as one of the best draft prospects for the 2026 draft, and what he did last season should have Kentucky fans excited.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

Three must-win games on Kentucky basketball's non-conference schedule

After a long offseason, college basketball is almost back, and fans in Lexington, Kentucky, can't wait. Mark Pope has a team that looks good enough to win a National Title, so this is the most excitement Big Blue Nation has had about a season in a long time.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 2

Andy Katz doesn't believe Rupp Arena is a top ten venue in college basketball

More often than not, when a person is asked about college basketball, one of the first thoughts that will come to their mind is Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats are the most historic program in college basketball, and they play their home games at one of the most historic venues in sports.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 1