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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 29
Two reasons Kentucky fans should be encouraged from the exhibition win over UCF
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats just played their final exhibition game before the season gets started on Tuesday against Manhattan. The Wildcats took on a UCF team, that was a ten seed last season in the NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28
Three takeaways from Kentucky's 90-76 overtime win over UCF
It took overtime, but Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were able to take down the UCF Knights in Rupp Arena to finish their exhibition games 3-0. It took a big shot from Alex Wilkins as time expired in regulation for the Wildcats to make it to overtime, but once they got there, Pope's team blew the doors off UCF, winning this game 90-76.
Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 28
Kentucky target five-star center Lewis Uvwo has chosen Providence over the Wildcats
One player Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were targeting in the 2027 class was seven-foot center Lewis Uvwo. The seven-footer is ranked as the #7 player in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Preview: Kentucky's exhibition matchup with UCF
Tonight, Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats will take on the UCF Knights in the final exhibition game of the offseason before the real thing starts against Manhattan on Tuesday.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27
Mark Pope made some coaching changes against Texas Tech that should excite BBN
Last season didn't go well for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats; there is no question about that. Some Kentucky fans have blamed the injuries, and this is fair, but there was another problem last season.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 27
Kentucky has received a crystal ball to land a 7'5 big man in the 2027 class
Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are making a hard push for one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2027 recruiting class. That player is 7'5 center Cherif Millogo, who was on campus for a visit a few weeks ago.
College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / October 27
Latest Kentucky Basketball Recruiting News: Huge Boost For Mark Pope
It’s been a busy Monday for Kentucky Basketball, with several major storylines emerging about the Wildcats’ recruiting efforts. Here’s everything Big Blue Nation needs to know.
Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 26
Kentucky's Mark Pope deemed on the 'hot seat' by Gary Parrish
A very important season is coming up for Mark Pope in Lexington after his team was very underwhelming a year ago. Last season, many believed Kentucky had the most expensive roster in college basketball, and this came with high expectations.
College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / October 26
Kentucky Basketball Continues Impressive Preseason With Win Over Texas Tech
Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball team picked up another exhibition win Friday night, taking down the 19th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders by a score of 76-65.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 23
Takeaways from Kentucky's 76-65 exhibition win against Texas Tech
The Kentucky Wildcats took down Little Rock in their first of three exhibition matchups 69-49 in a game where defense was on point, but offensive execution was a struggle.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 22
A college basketball expert made a bold prediction about Mark Pope's future at Kentucky
The upcoming college basketball season is going to be a make-or-break year for Mark Pope as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. This program saw regression from year one to year two, and BBN needs better results.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 21
Kentucky is among the top spenders for the 2026-27 college basketball season
One of the hot topics around college sports now is the NIL money these programs are spending on their teams. Fans of programs that spend a lot of NIL money feel that the money put into the roster should lead to more wins.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 19
Check out where Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats were ranked in the preseason AP Poll
The college basketball season is right around the corner, and the Kentucky Wildcats just played their first exhibition of the season. Mark Pope's Wildcats took down Little Rock 69-49.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 19
Mark Pope has high expectations for Mason Williams
The Kentucky Wildcats picked up a 69-49 win over Little Rock in their first exhibition game of the season on Friday. In it, there was a lot of good defensively, but a lot of areas to grow on offense, but still a game that featured some impressive moments on that end of the floor.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 19
Four college basketball coaches on the hot seat entering the season
With the college basketball season just around the corner, head coaches around the country are eager for their teams to hit the hardwood. But some coaches are facing more pressure than others.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 17
Mark Pope discusses Kentucky's potential on defense
It wasn't a full 40 minutes of pretty basketball on the offensive end for Kentucky. The Wildcats ended the game with 19 turnovers and were just 3-11 from three in the first half to get things started.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 17
Mark Pope talks about Milan Momcilovic after his first game as a Wildcat
Kentucky fans knew coming into the season how important Mian Momcilovic would be for the Wildcats this season. As the best shooter in college basketball, he is tailored to Mark Pope's offense, one that loves to have shooters and playmakers all over the floor.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 16
Mark Pope gave an update on Kam Williams' return timeline
The Kentucky Wildcats got their exhibition slate started with a 69-49 win against Little Rock on Friday. One player in particular was absent from the stat sheet and that was Kam Williams, who was held out of Friday's game against the Trojans as he inches closer to a return after last season's injury that required offseason surgery.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / October 13
Jon Rothstein names the X-Factor for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats
Basketball season is right around the corner for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. The first exhibition game of the season for the Wildcats is coming up this Friday, and it will be the first opportunity for Big Blue Nation to see this year's team against outside competition.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / July 14
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.
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.
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
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28
Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers another offseason loss after No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas
The 2026-27 college basketball season hasn't even tipped off, but Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope has already suffered one of his biggest losses.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 28
Kentucky hoops lands star James Madison transfer Justin McBride
McBride will be bringing some intriguing experience to the table for the Wildcats.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 21
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