Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Archie Goodwin responded to what Aaron Harrison said about him missing La Familia's first two games

The TBT is going on right now, and it is a best-of-three series between La Familia (Kentucky’s alumni team) and The Ville (Louisville’s alumni team) to see who will move on to the next round.

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Kentucky HC Will Stein feeling confident heading into first season in Lexington

The Kentucky Wildcats have never won a national championship on the gridiron. They've won two SEC championships in school history, but their last SEC title came in 1976.

Josh Heupel already trying to fire up Tennessee for Lane Kiffin's late-season invasion

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey didn't shy away from rumors of break with NCAA

Five impactful SEC newcomers: LSU safety, Texas RB among those set to shake up the conference

Michigan AD Warde Manuel set to step down, which will end scandal-ridden tenure

Michigan QB Bryce Underwood gets warning ahead of 2026 season

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 20

Will Stein believes he is the key to success for Kentucky football

Kentucky fans know what it's like to be a fan. With basketball, the expectations are high year after year thanks to a rich history of success. It just comes with a different standard.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 18

La Familia escapes with a Game 1 win over The Ville in TBT on Saturday

Kentucky's alumni squad, La Familia, which features six former Wildcats, kicked thngs off on Saturday in The Basketball Tournament as they took on The Ville, Louisville's alumni, in Lexington Memorial Coliseum.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 18

Kentucky basketball has added a pair of games to the 2026-27 schedule

Kentucky's 2026-27 basketball schedule is nearing completion. After adding marquee games like Kansas in the Champions Classic, North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, Indiana, Virginia on the road, and of course Louisville, they're working hard to fill out the rest of the schedule.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 17

Will Kentucky coach Mark Pope change the way he distributes minutes this season?

Last season did not go to plan for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. There was a ton of hype and anticipation about this team, but it didn’t work out for the Wildcats, with injuries playing a major role.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 16

Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton takes over in front of Kentucky's Cody Fueger

The first day of the live period at Peach Jam is here. On Thursday, 2027 Kentucky commit Ryan Hampton took the floor for Nightrydas Elite in front of Kentucky coach Cody Fueger, who arrived in North Aususta on Thursday along with many other coaches.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 15

Two concerns for the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball team

Big Blue Nation is starting to get very excited about this 2026-27 team Mark Pope has put together. I believe this team is going to be great this year, but this will be dependent on some Wildcats hitting their upside.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14

Kentucky's Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

New Kentucky PF Milan Momcilovic making $6 million with the Wildcats in 2026

The Kentucky Wildcats desperately wanted to get Momcilovic in the transfer portal.

Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff

College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new five-year eligibility rule

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Kentucky Basketball Among Final Contenders for Nation’s No. 1 Center

The Kentucky Wildcats have already gotten to work in the 2027 recruiting class. With a commitment from four-star shooting guard Ryan Hampton, they already rank first in the nation, according to Rivals.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / June 30

Kentucky QB Kenny Minchey has extremely highly expectations for WR DJ Miller

Starting quarterback Kenny Minchey did not hold back recently when he was asked to name his pick for a "breakout" candidate at Kentucky.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25

Thunder may have gotten draft's biggest steal in second round

Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder

The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.

Thunder trading No. 37 pick to Heat

Mavs to acquire No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko from Lakers

Warriors rookie pokes fun at Draymond Green right after being drafted

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during draft

Five biggest surprises from the first round of the NBA Draft

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / June 8

Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

The Kentucky Wildcats know how to win on the basketball court. Kentucky's basketball program has eight championships under its belt.

2027 RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama over Florida State, Stanford

Ryan Silverfield instills confidence in new Arkansas Razorbacks commitment James Stewart

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / June 8

Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Nicholas “Happy” Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. A cause of death was not made public.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Kentucky DL Nic Smith has died at 20

Kentucky Wildcats football player Nic Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. Smith, whose nickname was “Big Happ,” was a redshirt freshman defensive lineman last season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Kentucky has landed a top basketball recruit

The Kentucky Wildcats are back to scoring big recruiting wins.

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The Kentucky Wildcats added the top remaining men's college basketball player in the transfer portal on Monday, landing former Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen also makes decision on NBA Draft

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. among the 38 to withdraw

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team