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The upgrades aim to improve the fan experience amid on-field struggles. University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has announced a $36 million investment to upgrade Kroger Field, marking one of the largest facility commitments in recent years.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / August 1

Kentucky Basketball against the ACC

What is UK’s all-time record against ACC opponents? Greetings, BBN! In this article, we are diving into the Kentucky Wildcats’ record against every ACC team, both in regular season and NCAA Tournament play.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 31

Converse is bringing back Kentucky Basketball Denim shoes

These will sell fast. The BBN has been clamoring for throwback jerseys for the last few seasons, as teams across the country debut some retro uniforms.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 31

Reed Sheppard and Derek Willis reunite for offseason workouts in Lexington

Big Blue Brotherhood on full display in Lexington. Two familiar faces have returned to Lexington this summer, as former Kentucky Wildcats Reed Sheppard and Derek Willis have been spotted working out together at the Joe Craft Center.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 31

Bleav in Kentucky discusses the start of football training camps

Fall camp officially kicked off for the Cats this week. Football is finally back in our lives...sort of. With training camps opening across college football and the NFL, now is when the journey begins toward what hopes to be a special 2025 season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 31

Kentucky Basketball gives back in Lexington through the Hope Center

The UK basketball team continues to support the state of Kentucky with another act of kindness. The Kentucky basketball team continues to make an impact off the court, most recently by serving meals at the Hope Center in Lexington.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 31

Could a surprise player lead Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats in scoring?

Heading into the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season, many believe the leading scorer for Mark Pope's team is going to be Otega Oweh. This would almost be a universal assumption among Kentucky fans.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 31

CBS Sports made a bold prediction about Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

Many believe the future is bright for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, and for good reason. Pope took an injured Kentucky team to the Sweet 16 and has perfected building a college basketball roster.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / July 30

Collin Chandler is back at practice after dealing with a minor injury

Chandler has high expectations going into his sophomore season. After coming on strong late in his freshman season last year, Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler is poised to build off that strong finish and parlay that into a strong second season with Mark Pope and the Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 30

Alex Afari Jr. named to Butkus Award Watch List

Afari is set to be one Kentucky’s most important defenders for the 2025 college football season. Kentucky Wildcats senior Alex Afari Jr. has been named to the preseason watch list for the Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 30

5-star forward Christian Collins reschedules visit to Kentucky Basketball

Collins will be visiting multiple high-major programs. One name in the recruitment world for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats is Christian Collins. A 5-star forward, Collins originally set his official visit to Lexington for a weekend in mid-October, around the time of Big Blue Madness.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 30

The upside of these three Kentucky Wildcats will take Mark Pope's team to the next level

From top to bottom, there is a ton of talent on this Kentucky basketball roster, but there are three players whose upside hitting will take Pope's team to the next level.

Mark Stoops News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 30

Kentucky Football 2025 Record Prediction: Is this it for Mark Stoops?

The start of the 2025 college football season is right around the corner, and this will be a make-or-break year for the Kentucky Wildcats. Some fans are ready to see a new coach leading the program, but Mark Stoops is as motivated as ever as his team looks to exceed expectations.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 30

Mark Pope has called out one of Kentucky's players to take on a leadership role

Leadership is a big part of any sports team, and that is the case with this year's Kentucky basketball team. Knowing the Wildcats lost a lot of veteran players from last year's team, someone on the 2025-26 team will have to step up as a leader.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 30

A 2026 top 3 overall forward has rescheduled his Kentucky visit

One of Kentucky's top targets in the 2026 class has rescheduled his visit to Lexington. 2026 top five forward Christian Collins will now take his official visit to Kentucky from October 3-5, a source told Kentucky Wildcats on SI.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 29

Kentucky offers 5-star center Ethan Taylor

Another one to watch. We are starting to get a clearer picture of potential players that could be a part of the 2026 class for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 29

Kentucky projected as 3-seed in latest Bracketology from Joe Lunardi

Joe Lunardi’s latest Bracketology update features 14 SEC teams, including a loaded Kentucky squad. The longtime Bracketologist, Joe Lunardi, released his newest NCAA Tournament projection Tuesday morning, and this was the first time since late June that it has brought familiar news for Kentucky fans.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 29

CBS Sports lists Kentucky basketball as one of the top winners of the transfer portal

A big part of the future of college basketball is the transfer portal, and now, having put two rosters together during his time at Kentucky, it is clear Mark Pope is elite at using it.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 29

Mark Pope has his players bought into one mission for the 2025-26 college basketball season

Mark Pope has put together a basketball team that has enough talent to do something very special during the 2025-26 season. Some basketball teams have enough talent to win a national title, but they aren't getting buy-in from the players.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 29

2026 big man Arafan Diane talks recruitment, building relationship with Kentucky staff

One of Kentucky's newest targets in the class of 2026 is fast-rising big man Arafan Diane. The now top 15 big man grew up in Guinea and is now making waves in the United States with his recruitment recently blowing up.

Ramel Bradley News / A Sea of Blue / July 28

Former UK Basketball star Ramel Bradley arrested in Lexington

The former Kentucky guard faces multiple charges after an incident at a Lexington apartment complex. Former Kentucky Wildcats standout Ramel “Smooth” Bradley was arrested in Lexington over the weekend, according to a police arrest citation.

Mark Stoops tips hand as to who will be Kentucky's starting QB

Head coach Mark Stoops revealed which quarterback would get the nod as the starter if the season were to start today.

Nico Iamaleava clears the air on decision to transfer to UCLA

UNC's Bill Belichick lands in surprising spot in ranking of ACC coaches

Five SEC games that will shape the College Football Playoff

The 25 most important college football storylines from the 21st century

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mark Pope explains what sets Kentucky basketball apart

Mark Pope explains what makes Kentucky basketball different from the rest

The standard is the standard at Kentucky, and according to head coach Mark Pope, that's what makes the Wildcats who they are.

NCAA hands out punishment to Memphis for academic integrity violations

The 'Kentucky men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Four-star QB vowing to put Kentucky Wildcats 'back on the map'

Matt Ponatoski is happy with what he's seen from Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats, but feels there's another level to be reached in Lexington.

Five-star CB Chauncey Kennon commits to 'dream school' Florida State

Latest recruiting win makes it harder for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley

Syracuse pulls off recruiting stunner by landing five-star WR over Michigan

Sacramento State's recruiting win could boost program's FBS prospects

The 25 most important college football storylines from the 21st century

The 'Kentucky men's basketball coaches' quiz

Koby Brea News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Suns sign all three 2025 draft picks

The Suns have officially signed all three of their 2025 draft picks, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. That trio consists of No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach, No.