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Kentucky Coach Says Darian DeVries Offenses Resembles 'Bob Knight Indiana' Basketball

Indiana men's basketball coach Darian DeVries will get his first taste of the Hoosiers' historic rivalry with Kentucky when the two sides meet at 7:30 p.m.

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Is Kentucky losing momentum with a top prospect in the 2026 class?

Mark Pope has yet to land a big get on the recruiting trail, even just a 2026 commitment for that matter. By now, things were supposed to be much better than they are.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / December 10

Wildcats Roll Past North Carolina Central, Focus Shifts To Indiana Saturday

On Tuesday night, the Kentucky Wildcats took on the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rupp Arena, securing a decisive 103-67 victory. It was a much-needed win for the Wildcats after a challenging stretch over the past few weeks.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 9

Mark Pope shared the harsh truth about Kentucky's current lack of competitiveness

Kentucky basketball got a blowout win over NC Central on Tuesday night in Rupp Arena, but it was their offense that actually made it a blowout, because the defense was not on-par to the competition level of the team they were facing, to be honest.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 9

Mark Pope on Kentucky's season turning around: 'We have the right guys to do this'

Mark Pope and his Kentucky basketball squad have found themselves in a hard place. As they sit at 5-4 on the season after losing every quality game they've played so far, everything has looked out of sinc in every one of those losses.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 8

Mark Pope says his players are wearing themselves out in practices and workouts

This Kentucky basketball team has had a lot to work on recently, and certainly as of late after putting together an embarrassing performance last week

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / December 7

Kentucky Wildcats Face Big Test In Fixing Struggles

The 2025-2026 Kentucky Wildcats season has been a wild ride. Mark Pope now faces the challenge of getting the team back on track before SEC play begins, or things could unravel quickly.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 6

Mark Pope says Kentucky's offense looked 'paralyzed' against Gonzaga

Kentucky found themselves left without answers during Friday night's blowout loss to Gonzaga. From the opening tip, the Wildcats were outworked in every facet of the game.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 6

Mark Pope responds to DeMarcus Cousins' viral tweet after the game

The Kentucky Wildcats got flat out embarrassed on Friday against Gonzaga in Nashville after a complete collapse was had just a few days earlier in Rupp Arena against North Carolina.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / December 5

Kentucky's $22 million roster not living up to its price tag

Through nine games, that $22 million roster has become more of a meme than a blueprint to be followed.

Braylon Mullins contributes to No. 5 UConn's steady win vs. East Texas A&M

Iowa was 'exposed,' aims to parlay that into growth vs. Maryland

No. 1 Purdue eager to continue balanced scoring vs. No. 10 Iowa State

Miami embracing monster mentality ahead of clash vs. Southern Miss

No. 25 West Virginia women dominate Mercyhurst to end two-game skid

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 5

Mark Pope details what the Gonzaga Bulldogs will bring to the table on Friday

Kentucky will be facing what looks to be a very, very tough team in the #11 Gonzaga Bulldogs on Friday, who will be eager to bounce back after having a week off since their 40-point loss to #3 Michigan at the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 4

Mark Pope says Kentucky has a lot of growing to do with their ball movement

Kentucky's offense has not looked the same since Jaland Lowe has been out. They have looked good against in their other games, but against power conference competition, it has looked like a disaster.