Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 12

Who is the most important player on the 2025-26 Kentucky Basketball team?

Suppose a Kentucky fan was asked who they think the most important player on the 2025-26 basketball team was, most would say Otega Oweh. While this would likely be the universal answer, could it be wrong?

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 12

One of Kentucky's most prioritized targets in 2026 has rescheduled his visit

One of Kentucky's most prioritized targets in the 2026 has officially rescheduled his visit to Lexington. 2026 top 20 point guard Deron Rippey Jr. will now be taking a trip to Lexington from Oct.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 12

Predicting every game on Kentucky basketball's schedule during the 2025-26 season

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are once again going to have a very tough schedule, especially with the talent in the SEC, but this season the Wildcats have a roster better equipped to weather the storm.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 11

Mark Pope isn't 'ducking the smoke' when it comes to Kentucky's high expectations

Kentucky basketball is the best college basketball program of all time, and this is why, year in and year out, the expectations for each team are very high.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 11

Takeaways from Kentucky basketball adding three new opponents to the 2025-26 schedule

After adding three more games to the docket, the 2025-26 schedule is complete for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats. Matchups with Valparaiso, Eastern Illinois, and Nicholls have been added as part of the BBN United Tipoff Classic.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 11

Should Mark Pope be considered a top 20 coach is college basketball?

When Mark Pope was hired to be the next head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, some fans had their fair share of concerns. Coach Pope had not yet won an NCAA Tournament game and didn't have the reputation as an elite recruiter.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 8

Could Malachi Moreno take over as the backup center for Kentucky?

One player on the Kentucky basketball team who isn't drawing a ton of attention from the fan base right now is center Malachi Moreno. The reason his name isn't being discussed as much as some other players is likely because of how good Jayden Quaintance is going to be, but Moreno is playing really good basketball right now.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 8

Does Mark Pope have the best basketball team in the SEC this season?

SEC Basketball has changed a lot over the last couple of years and is now a powerhouse. Kentucky during the early Calipari era was running through the SEC like a hot knife through butter, but this got tougher over the last handful of years in the conference.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 7

Three reasons why Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats can win the NCAA Tournament

Mark Pope did an excellent job of putting together an elite basketball team that is going to bring Kentucky basketball back to its prime. Many college

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 7

College basketball experts name Kentucky one of twelve national title contenders

Mark Pope, without a shadow of a doubt, has one of the best rosters in all of college basketball, and this is why many believe the Wildcats have a shot at having a special season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 6

ESPN's most important non-conference matchup for Kentucky might surprise fans

This season, under Mark Pope, the Kentucky Wildcats are going to play a very tough non-conference schedule that will include a handful of top 25 teams.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 6

Takeaways from the SEC Basketball schedule release for the Kentucky Wildcats

On Wednesday, the SEC announced the full schedule of conference games and dates, so now Big Blue Nation will know when the Wildcats will take on each SEC foe.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 6

Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic updates his campus arrival date on social media

Kentucky added a European player to the 2025-26 roster as Mark Pope found Croatian power forward Andrija Jelavic. During his time playing in one of the best pro leagues in Europe, Jelavic turned heads, and many experts predict him to be one of the best European players in college basketball this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 6

How many Kentucky Wildcats will average double figures this college basketball season?

The big talk about Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team is how deep the Wildcats' roster is. Having a deep roster is always a good thing, and Kentucky's roster looks like the deepest in all of college basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 5

Will guard Collin Chandler carve out a large role for the Kentucky Wildcats?

With how deep the Kentucky basketball roster is, there are a few players whose role for the upcoming 2025-26 season is up in the air. One of those players is sophomore guard Collin Chandler.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 5

2027 top 5 prospect Obinna Ekezie Jr. discusses Kentucky interest and recruitment

One of Kentucky's first offers in the class of 2027 was Obinna Ekezie Jr., who Mark Pope and the staff offered last September, just days after extending one to Baba Oladotun, the top-ranked prospect in the class.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 4

This elite 2026 wing was made in a lab to play for Mark Pope at Kentucky

Mark Pope and his coaching staff have done an excellent job of analyzing the talent in the 2026 class and picking which recruits best fit the system Kentucky runs.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 4

Predicting Kentucky basketball's stat leaders for the 2025-26 season

Kentucky's team is full of so much talent that it will be interesting to see who leads the Wildcats in all of the different statistical categories. Coach Pope has two players at each position capable of starting, and this team is full of sleepers, meaning there will be some surprises on this basketball team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / August 4

Anthony Thompson schedules visit with Kentucky Basketball; planning fall decision

Thompson will visit Kentucky and likely make a decision not long after. Anthony Thompson is ready to start taking official visits, and the Kentucky Wildcats will get one of them fairly soon.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / August 4

Hardley Gilmore discusses return to Kentucky; Bush Hamdan has high hopes for sophomore receiver

The Wildcat has had quite the offseason. It has been quite an interesting offseason for wide receiver Hardley Gilmore with the new era of roster turnover in college football.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / August 4

Mimi Thiero includes Kentucky in new list

The 6-foot-4 standout from Pennsylvania is one of the most coveted prospects in the Class of 2026. Class of 2026 star Mimi Thiero has taken the next step in her recruitment, and the Kentucky Wildcats remain firmly in the mix.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / July 28