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Mark Pope is eager to land a top player on the recruiting trail, and one of his most prioritized targets is inching closer to a decision after including the Wildcats in his list cut.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 1

Takeaways from Kentucky's first SEC win of the season on the road at Auburn

The Kentucky Wildcats traveled to the plains to take on Auburn on Saturday in a very pivitol game for both teams as both coaches have been on the hot seat and were really needing to pick up a victory.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 1

The top-ranked prospect in 2026 has included Kentucky in his top three

One of Kentucky's most prioritized targets in the 2026 class has officially narrowed down his list. After many speculation of the leaders in top-ranked prospect Tyran Stokes' recruitment, the five-star forward has officially named his top three schools of Kentucky, Oregon and Kansas.

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.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 1

ESPN picks the winner between Kentucky and Nicholls

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to get the season started on Tuesday after a very long offseason. Vibes among Big Blue Nation are very interesting right now, knowing the Wildcats got a massive win over #1 Purdue in an exhibition last Friday, but backed that win up with an ugly loss to Georgetown.

NFL News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 31

Kentucky fans need to not panic after the ugly loss to Georgetown

There is no question that the Kentucky Wildcats just suffered an ugly loss at the hands of Ed Cooley's Georgetown Hoyas. This was a game many thought the Wildcats would win by a wide margin, but the Hoyas came into Rupp Arena and dominated Mark Pope's team from start to finish.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Sporting News / October 31

Kentucky Wildcats basketball just had its worse exhibition loss since playing the Soviet Union in 1991

The exact comparison you were expecting to find for Georgetown.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 30

Kentucky's worst performance of the Mark Pope era leads to an ugly loss to Georgetown

There is no way to beat around the bush. The Kentucky Wildcats were dominated in every possible way against the Georgetown Hoyas in Rupp Arena on Thursday night.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 30

Does Mark Pope's Kentucky team have too much depth?

The big narrative surrounding the Kentucky Wildcats this season is how deep Mark Pope's team is. Part of this is thanks to the 22 million dollars the staff had to put this roster together, but at the end of the day, Kentucky has the deepest team in college basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 30

Field Of 68 on Kentucky: 'They've got guys that aren't gonna play riding in Porsches'

One of the big offseason topics surrounding this Kentucky basketball team is how much money the Wildcats spent to put this roster together. The word around town is that this roster costs around 22 million dollars, which is quite crazy.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 30

One thing was made clear about the future watching Kentucky's Wednesday practice

Mark Pope hosted a Media Family Day on Wednesday, where he had a press conference, and the media were able to stay and watch practice. Just another gesture of kindness from Coach Pope that meant a lot to the media and their families, who were able to attend.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 29

Three Kentucky players with the most to prove against Georgetown

Georgetown is heading to Lexington to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in what should be an interesting game. The Wildcats are coming off a massive win over #1 Purdue, and now the team will need to come into this Georgetown game without a big win hangover.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 29

Three reasons the #9 Kentucky Wildcats will beat Georgetown on Thursday

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are coming off a massive win over the #1 Purdue Boilermakers in an exhibition game, and now the Wildcats will get ready for Ed Cooley's Georgetown Hoyas.

Dick Vitale News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Dick Vitale shares the most impressive team he has seen so far this season

There is no one more beloved in college basketball than Dick Vitale, and he seems to be very excited about the upcoming college basketball season. There are some really good teams this year, which should make for a great season.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

ESPN has Kentucky listed outside of the National Championship favorites grouping

ESPN put out an article where they ranked each team in different category based on their ceiling this season, and Big Blue Nation will not be happy about where the Wildcats were ranked.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28

Jon Rothstein on Kentucky basketball: 'The ceiling has to be raised in Lexington'

A lot of the time, the national media tries not to overreact to the exhibition games leading into the season, but Kentucky's performance in the win over #1 Purdue has raised eyebrows.

Dick Vitale News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27

One of Dick Vitale's top college basketball storylines involves the Kentucky Wildcats

It has been a while since there has been a lot of hype surrounding a Kentucky vs. Louisville game, but there will be this season. Last year, there was some hype, but this year, the Wildcats and Cardinals will come into this game likely as top ten teams.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 27

Tennessee WR Mike Matthews reveals what was said in the 'trash talk' between himself and a Kentucky DB in Vols' win over Wildcats

Tennessee Vols sophomore wide receiver Mike Matthews had a big game in UT's 56-34 win over the Kentucky Wildcats. Matthews, a former five-star recruit, caught six passes for 107 yards and a touchdown in the win against Kentucky.

Cutter Boley News / Stadium Rant / October 27

Cutter Boley’s 5 Touchdowns Sets Record At Kentucky

In only his 6th start, Kentucky redshirt freshman quarterback Cutter Boley set a new school record for freshman quarterbacks with five touchdown passes in a game against Tennessee on October 25, 2025.

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.

College Football News / College Football News / October 24

Tennessee vs Kentucky Prediction and Betting Lines

It might not be the marquee game on the SEC slate, but Tennessee and Kentucky might have the most at stake. The Volunteer season is effectively over with a loss.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / October 23

National college football analyst predicts the final score of Tennessee Vols vs Kentucky Wildcats

The Tennessee Vols will head to Lexington this weekend for a road matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats. Tennessee is coming off a 37-20 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa while Kentucky's most recent game was a 16-13 overtime loss at home to the Texas Longhorns.

Kentucky Wildcats News / New Baseball Media / October 15

2025 Fall College Baseball Reset: Kentucky

Things weren’t easy for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2025. One year after a 46-16 record and a berth in the College World Series, Kentucky went 31-26, yet snuck in thanks to a highly competitive slate during SEC play.