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Should Malachi Moreno take over as the starting center for Kentucky?

The biggest wildcard heading into this season for Kentucky basketball was, without question, the true-freshman seven-footer Malachi Moreno. The McDonald's All-American played his high school basketball at Great Crossing in Georgetown, so some questioned how he would adjust to college competition.

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Kentucky started the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night as they welcomed the Nicholls Colonels to Rupp Arena. After a sluggish offensive half from the Wildcats, things finally got rolling in the second half, and Kentucky won this game 77-51.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / November 5

Kentucky Overcomes Slow Start For Impressive Second Half Win

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Nicholls State Colonels on Tuesday night, winning 77-51 after a slow start on opening night. Kentucky shot 10-for-31 (32.3%) in the first half, while Nicholls State managed only 12% on 3-for-25 shooting, leading to a low-scoring half for both teams.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5

Mark Pope says his team's defensive mentality gives Kentucky a chance to be special

Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats are 1-0 after a 77-51 win over Nicholls. This was a game for Kentucky where the one consistent was the Wildcats' elite defense.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

Kentucky had a historic defensive performance against Nicholls on Tuesday

The Kentucky Wildcats kicked off their 2025-26 season against Nicholls on Tuesday in Rupp Arena, where they got off to a slow start offensively, but it was their defense that made a good impression, not just in the first half but through the entire game.

A high-scoring second half calms Big Blue Nation as Kentucky cruises past Nicholls 77-51

Kentucky's first game of the season just came to an end as the Wildcats were able to take down Nicholls 77-51. Big Blue Nation was quite concerned at the half as the Wildcats only scored 28 points on 32.3% from the field.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

College basketball experts are picking the Kentucky Wildcats to make the Final Four

Mark Pope and the Kentucky athletic department spent a ton of money on the 2025-26 roster, so the ceiling is very high. The Wildcats have one of the best rosters in college basketball thanks to all of the NIL money spent, and this is why many have picked Pope's team to make the Final Four.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

Update on Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen's status ahead of Kentucky's season-opener

After being without Jaland Lowe in the two exhibition games and Aberdeen for their exhibition against Georgetown, Kentucky may be without both in their season-opener on Tuesday against Nicholls.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

One Kentucky player is about to reach his potential and become a star for Mark Pope

The 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team is a very interesting one because Pope has so many players who have a lot of room to develop. One of those players is the Croatian power forward Andrija Jelavic.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 4

Preview: #9 Kentucky Wildcats take on Nicholls

Mark Pope is ready to get his second season as the head coach of Kentucky started, and the first opponent on the 2025-26 schedule is the Nicholls Colonels.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

A 2026 top 20 prospect has included Kentucky in his Final Four schools

Kentucky is moving along with one of their top targets in the 2026 class. On Monday, it was announced by Rivals' Joe Tipton that 2026 top 20 prospect Maximo Adams has cut his list of schools to four, including Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan State, and Texas.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

Three keys to victory for the #9 Kentucky Wildcats to take down Nicholls

It is almost gameday as the Kentucky Wildcats get ready to take on the Nicholls Colonels to get the 2025-26 season started. Nicholls isn't a team many expect to be impressive, so this will hopefully be a game where Kentucky can bounce back from the ugly exhibition loss to Georgetown.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

Mark Pope gives an uncertain injury update on Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen ahead of the season opener

The season opener for Kentucky is coming up on Tuesday as the Wildcats are set to host Nicholls in Rupp Arena. The Wildcats, of course, have already played two exhibition games in Rupp Arena this season, but this will be the first game that actually counts on the record of Mark Pope's team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

Should fans be concerned about the shooting on this Kentucky basketball team?

Every Kentucky fan knows that for Mark Pope to be successful as a coach, he needs his team to shoot the ball well from beyond the three-point line. So far in Kentucky's two exhibition games, the Wildcats are shooting 16-59 from three, which comes out to 27%.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 3

KenPom predicts the final score between #9 Kentucky and Nicholls

Kentucky has played a few exhibition games this offseason, but on Tuesday, the season is set to officially begin against the Nicholls Colonels. The Wildcats are coming off an ugly loss to the Georgetown Hoyas in Rupp Arena, but luckily for Mark Pope's squad, this is an exhibition game.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 2

Florida vs. Kentucky odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

Florida travels to Kentucky for a Week 11 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

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.

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.

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.