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Mark Pope must work to improve Kentucky's defense and rebounding this offseason

Last season, the Kentucky Wildcats had an elite offense ranked inside the top ten of KenPom's rankings, but this team did struggle in some other aspects of the game.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 18

Delvecchio Alston commits to Kentucky Football

Another one. The Kentucky Wildcats are on the board again, this time securing the commitment of 3-star running back Delvecchio ‘Deuce’ Alston. Alston made the announcement on Wednesday via Twitter.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 18

We have our first Kentucky Basketball summer practice video

We finally got one! The wait is finally over, folks…. We got a Kentucky basketball practice video. Something that the fanbase has been clamoring for since the team's arrival earlier this month, the official Twitter account for UK basketball released the first inside look at this upcoming roster.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 18

Trent Noah says Kentucky fans will 'fall in love' with next season's team

Kentucky basketball began summer practices inside the Joe Craft Center this week, but the team-building has been going on for weeks ever since the players arrived on campus.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 18

SEC SCHEDULE REACTION: Kentucky's SEC road schedule is an absolute gauntlet

Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball team just found out who they will be playing this year in SEC play, and it is going to once again be a tough schedule.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 18

2025-26 Kentucky Basketball SEC opponents set

Kentucky will face the defending champs twice in the 2025-26 SEC basketball season. The SEC has announced the home and away opponents for the 2025-26 conference season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 18

Wednesday Headlines: Matt Ponatoski and DJ Hunter Watch

Some big updates for Kentucky Football’s future QB room. Good morning, BBN! We are finally moving on from the Vince Marrow news to real recruiting news for Kentucky Wildcats football.

Mark Pope News / A Sea of Blue / June 18

Mark Pope shares high praise for Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno

“Like jaw-dropping great.” Head coach Mark Pope has assembled a new roster as the Kentucky Wildcats gear up for the 2025-26 season. Pope has brought in two local legends in Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno, to help bolster the roster.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 17

Scenes from around Kentucky Basketball practice include Jayden Quaintance in uniform

Great to see JQ out there. Practice is underway for the Kentucky Wildcats this summer, as Mark Pope and his staff are looking to make some more noise in year two of their tenure in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 17

Max Mohring commits to Kentucky Football

Another one. The Kentucky Wildcats stayed hot on the recruiting trail Tuesday night as they picked up their fifth commitment in the last week. This time, they are making some noise on the East Coast.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 17

Mark Pope sees a 'strong defender' in sophomore Trent Noah

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has talked numerous times about his vision for Trent Noah in year two. The Kentucky native played quality minutes last season off the bench, stepping up whenever the team needed him to.

Ansley Almonor News / A Sea of Blue / June 16

Ansley Almonor joins La Familia for TBT 2025

The young sharpshooter adds length and firepower to the veteran-filled Kentucky alumni squad. La Familia just got a little younger and a lot more dangerous.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 16

Kentucky Basketball begins summer practice

It’s finally here, folks. After a successful portal and offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats, the day the BBN has been asking for finally arrived. The first day of summer practice.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 16

4-star recruit Messiah Tilson commits to Kentucky Football

Kentucky now has a Prince and a Messiah. The Kentucky Wildcats’ hot streak in football recruiting continued Monday with what could go down as one of the most significant commitments in their 2026 class.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / June 16

Jasper Johnson and Tyran Stokes make the first Team USA U19 cut; Malachi Moreno is out

Will Johnson make the final roster? Future Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson has advanced in the Team USA U19 training camp after the list was trimmed from 32 to 18 players.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 16

Kentucky basketball spent massive NIL money on one player on the 2025-26 roster

The college basketball landscape has changed a ton as players are now able to make money for their name, image, and likeness. Since this has become legal, the money these players are making has skyrocketed every season.

Otega Oweh News / A Sea of Blue / June 16

Otega Oweh says NIL hasn’t changed locker rooms in college athletics

The Kentucky superstar says he is just simply being paid Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats received some massive news a few weeks ago with the return of Otega Oweh.

Dane Key News / A Sea of Blue / June 16

Dane Key opens up on decision to leave Kentucky

Some good insight to why the Cats lost their top receiver. The Kentucky Wildcats football roster has seen some major turnover after a 4-8 season in 2024-25.

Otega Oweh News / NIL on SI / June 13

Kentucky Star Reveals The Truth About Locker Room Dynamics In The NIL Era

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh announced his return for his senior season after participating in the NBA Draft process. He is projected to be one of the best guards in the nation next season after a breakout All-SEC season as a junior.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 13

Former Kentucky coach who loves to throw shade at the Tennessee Vols is now throwing shade at the Wildcats

Diehard Tennessee Vols football fans are likely familiar with former Kentucky Wildcats tight ends coach Vince Marrow. Marrow had been an assistant coach

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / June 11

SEC keeps particular trend going for Tennessee Vols vs. Kentucky Wildcats matchup in 2025

For Tennessee Vol fans who are in favor of rivalry games at night, then Wednesday provided some welcome news regarding one annual foe on the Vols' 2025

Mark Stoops News / Yardbarker / June 10

Latest Marrow-Louisville news makes things even harder for Kentucky

Latest Vince Marrow-Louisville news makes things even harder for Kentucky

Vince Marrow was a staple for the Kentucky Wildcats. In fact, next to head coach Mark Stoops, perhaps no coach in the program meant more than Marrow.

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Mark Stoops News / Yardbarker / June 9

Kentucky associate HC's departure is concerning for Mark Stoops

Kentucky associate HC's departure for in-state rival a concerning omen for Mark Stoops

The 2025 college football season doesn't start for another two months, but Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops has already suffered a major loss.

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Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Mark Pope, Kentucky Interested in 7-Foot-1 Prospect

The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to build off a run to last year's Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's first season as head coach. All the pressure in the world is on the shoulders of the 52-year-old coach, who had to fill the big shoes left behind by John Calipari.