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As the season has gone on, Kentucky has had to rely on their reserves more and more, especially as they have dealt with injuries over the past month. Freshmen

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Kentucky Wildcats Forward Breaks Scoreless Streak on Special Night

Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor has experienced an up-and-down stretch late in the regular season, failing to score in his last three games. However, his breakout performance on Senior Night against LSU proved that he is still a valuable piece for the Wildcats as they head into postseason play.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Ansley Almonor Reflects on Senior Year as He Prepares for Senior Night at Kentucky

As Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor prepares for his final game at Rupp Arena, he reflects on what has been a whirlwind of a senior season. Arriving in Lexington last summer, Almonor has experienced the highs and challenges of playing for one of the most storied programs in college basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 13

Kentucky's freshmen have stepped up in a big way recently

Kentucky basketball has been dealing with a couple of injuries lately, which has led to some freshmen being forced to step up, Trent Noah and Travis Perry.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 11

No. 15 Kentucky holds on for victory over No. 5 Tennessee

Ansley Almonor and Otega Oweh scored 13 points each for short-handed No. 15 Kentucky, as the Wildcats withstood a second-half charge from No. 5 Tennessee to beat the Volunteers 75-64 in a SEC showdown Tuesday night in Lexington, Ky.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / February 5

Ansley Almonor, Trent Noah hit rare statistical mark in Kentucky’s loss to Ole Miss

In a bad loss, history continues to be made against Kentucky. In Kentucky’s 98-84 loss to Ole Miss, forward Ansley Almonor made history in an unexpected way.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

John Calipari preparing for boos in Kentucky return

John Calipari preparing for boos when Arkansas visits No. 12 Kentucky

The atmosphere promises to be charged when Arkansas meets No. 12 Kentucky on Saturday in Lexington, Ky. The Wildcats are returning home after an uplifting win at No.

Paul Finebaum makes bold prediction for Calipari's homecoming

No. 10 Purdue slides past Indiana for ninth win in 10 games

After being called 'soft' by head coach, UCLA has responded

UCLA dominates No. 16 Oregon for Bruins' fifth straight win

Nine former Western Oregon women's CBB players file $28M suit

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 29

Mark Pope had strong postgame words about Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor

Mark Pope's Kentucky team made the trip to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in a game no one thought the shorthanded Wildcats would win. Despite this, without Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr, who only played one minute, the Wildcats found a way to take down the Vols 78-73.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 28

Kentucky preparing for a 'dog fight' against Tennessee's nation-best defense

The Kentucky Wildcats are looking for a bounce-back win after losing two-straight games, but they know another big challenge is ahead of them in SEC play, as they will be taking on #8 Tennessee, another really physical team in the conference.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / January 14

Kentucky is working to disprove the ‘soft’ narrative

“We’re going to go out there to prove that we’re not a soft team.” In the Kentucky Wildcats’ three losses this season, they have been out-physicalled. Those defeats to Clemson, Ohio State, and Georgia saw the Wildcats outrebounded, exposed on the defensive end, and never allowed to find a rhythm on the offensive end.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / January 11

Ansley Almonor has his signature performance while masterfully trolling Mississippi State

Almonor shined while leading Kentucky to a crucial victory in SEC play. In a breakout performance that shocked the crowd at Humphrey Coliseum, forward Ansley Almonor delivered his signature game with the Kentucky Wildcats, cementing his role as a key contributor off the bench.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / January 11

Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s gutsy win in Starkville

Jaxson Robinson and Ansley Almonor both come up clutch in the huge road victory. The Kentucky Wildcats had a tall task in front of them on Saturday night in Starkville.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 30

Kentucky players appreciate Big Blue Nation's turnout on Friday

Kentucky basketball was back in action once again on Friday night, hosting the Georgia State Panthers in Rupp Arena. The day after Thansgiving is a time were crowds for games usually aren't the best, but Big Blue Nation brought it on Friday, and packed Rupp Arena.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 25

Ansley Almonor explains what it feels like to hear the Rupp Arena crowd roar after a three

There is no question that Big Blue Nation is one of the best fan bases in college sports, but something about the Rupp Arena crowd is just different. When Kentucky hits a big shot, the Rupp Arena roar can be heard miles away thanks to the most passionate fan base in college basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / November 12

Ansley Almonor’s journey leads to Kentucky vs. Duke in Atlanta

“That’s where I wanted to be.” Ansley Almonor was an unknown coming into the season for the Kentucky Wildcats after transferring in from Fairleigh Dickinson.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 11

Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor discussed how the rebounding improved vs. Bucknell

Early into the 2024-25 season, it has been hard for Mark Pope to be upset about much with his team, but the one thing he has been adamant about this team improving on was rebounding.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / November 3

Ansley Almonor: What to expect from Kentucky forward

Could Almonor be UK’s x-factor this season? The University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team will have an entirely new roster from just a season ago.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / October 6

Sunday Headlines: Ansley Almonor ready to silence the doubters

Won’t be long before we see the stretch forward take the court. Good morning, BBN! It is finally time for Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball to take the floor at Rupp Arena as Big Blue Madness tips off the season on Friday night.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 9

247Sports predicts the role for the most underrated player on Kentucky's 2024-25 roster

The most underrated player on the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball roster is Ansley Almonor. Last season at Fairleigh Dickinson, he led the team in scoring, averaging 16.4 points per game while shooting 39.4% from three.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 5

College basketball fans and BBN aren't talking enough about this Kentucky transfer

One transfer that no one is talking enough about is Ansley Almonor, who came to Kentucky from Fairleigh Dickinson. Last season for the Knights, Almonor averaged 16.4 points per game, leading the team in scoring.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / July 27

Ansley Almonor brings valuable experience and competitiveness to UK

Not many players can say they knocked off a 1-seed as a 16-seed. The Kentucky Wildcats brought in some valuable experience this offseason as Mark Pope and his new staff built out a full roster.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 26

One of the most underrated players in the SEC will come off Kentucky's bench

One player that Coach Mark Pope brought in via the transfer portal that Kentucky fans aren't talking enough about is Ansley Almonor. Last season at Fairleigh Dickinson, Almonor had a massive season, leading the team in scoring, averaging 16.4 points per game.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 4