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ESPN ranked Kentucky's transfer portal class as one of the best in the country

Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff weren't messing around this offseason, combining returning talent like Otega Oweh, Brandon Garrison and Trent Noah, incoming freshman Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno, as well as six talented transfers from the portal.

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Kentucky Basketball offers Deron Rippey

Another name to monitor in the 2026 class. Mark Pope and his staff have hit the recruiting trail hard in the class of 2026 as they look to bring in some of the top talent from a very good class.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 13

Cameron Miller commits to Kentucky Football

Kentucky is up to five commitments in the class of 2026. The Kentucky Wildcats have landed their third pledge of the week, this one coming from 3-star offensive tackle Cameron Miller.

Otega Oweh News / NIL on SI / June 13

Kentucky Star Reveals The Truth About Locker Room Dynamics In The NIL Era

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh announced his return for his senior season after participating in the NBA Draft process. He is projected to be one of the best guards in the nation next season after a breakout All-SEC season as a junior.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 13

Kentucky has offered one of the top point guards in the 2026 class

Mark Pope and the Kentucky staff like what they see from one of the top guards in the class of 2026. On Friday, the staff extended an offer to 2026 top-20

Derek Shay News / A Sea of Blue / June 13

Derek Shay named new Kentucky Football tight ends coach

“His versatility, football IQ, and on-field toughness will be a valuable addition to our offense.” Derek Shay has been named the tight ends coach for the Kentucky Wildcats football team, head coach Mark Stoops announced Friday.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 13

Otega Oweh excited to play with Mo Dioubate after going against him last season

This offseason, Mark Pope didn't just load up on talent from the transfer portal in general, but he did so getting a few players from some of the SEC's best teams from last season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 13

Former Kentucky coach who loves to throw shade at the Tennessee Vols is now throwing shade at the Wildcats

Diehard Tennessee Vols football fans are likely familiar with former Kentucky Wildcats tight ends coach Vince Marrow. Marrow had been an assistant coach

College Football News / A Sea of Blue / June 12

Derek Shay is the rumored favorite to be Kentucky’s next tight end coach

Shay is currently on staff as an offensive analyst With football season just around the corner, Mark Stoops recently lost a massive piece of his coaching staff.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 12

Kentucky basketball's offseason goals have been made very clear

It was very clear to fans who watched Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats play last season that his offense was elite, but some other areas hurt the Wildcats.

DeMarcus Cousins News / A Sea of Blue / June 12

DeMarcus Cousins suspended for the season after controversy in Puerto Rico

The former Kentucky star and NBA All-Star faces backlash after an on-court altercation in Puerto Rico leads to a season-ending suspension. DeMarcus Cousins,

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 11

SEC announces 2025 Kentucky Football TV windows

A more clear picture of the Cats’ 2025 schedule. The SEC has announced TV schedule windows for the 2025 season, which means we have an idea of when most of the Kentucky Wildcats’ games will kick off.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / June 11

SEC keeps particular trend going for Tennessee Vols vs. Kentucky Wildcats matchup in 2025

For Tennessee Vol fans who are in favor of rivalry games at night, then Wednesday provided some welcome news regarding one annual foe on the Vols' 2025

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 11

Kentucky will face off with a blue blood program in the SEC/ACC Challenge

One of the most exciting events in college basketball is the SEC/ACC Challenge, and Mark Pope is looking for his first win in this event. Last season, the Wildcats went on the road and lost to the Clemson Tigers.

Mark Stoops News / A Sea of Blue / June 11

Where will Kentucky Football finish in the SEC next season?

Can Mark Stoops turn things around? Greetings, BBN. The Kentucky Wildcats football team has been a hot topic this week following the surprise departure of Vince Marrow.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 11

Could Kentucky basketball have a surprise starter for the 2025-26 season?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff did an incredible job of landing a ton of talent for the 2025-26 roster, which is why college basketball experts have the Wildcats ranked as a top ten team in the nation heading into the season.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 11

Otega Oweh explains his reason for returning to Kentucky

It didn't take Otega Oweh until the last day to decide whether to come back to Kentucky or not. In fact, Oweh told media on Tuesday that he actually knew his decision a few days before the announcement, which is when he released a pre-recorded video announcing his return, made just in case he decided to come back.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 10

Latest Marrow-Louisville news makes things even harder for Kentucky

Latest Vince Marrow-Louisville news makes things even harder for Kentucky

Vince Marrow was a staple for the Kentucky Wildcats. In fact, next to head coach Mark Stoops, perhaps no coach in the program meant more than Marrow.

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Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 10

Otega Oweh is looking to improve his shooting throughout next season

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope has said previously this offseason that players in their second year in his system take a massive jump. That is what Otega Oweh is looking to do, this time as one of the few returning players, one that knows he needs to be a leader on the team.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 10

Kentucky center Brandon Garrison explains the post move Mark Pope taught him

On Tuesday, Kentucky returning stars Brandon Garrison and Otega Oweh spoke with the media for the first time since the end of last season. Garrison had a lot of great things to say about the offseason, but one question he was asked was how having a coach who was big in the NBA has helped the forwards on this roster.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 10

Kentucky coach Mark Pope is recruiting an Italian 7'3 center in the 2026 class

Mark Pope has made it clear early into his tenure as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats that he is going to be looking for players all over not only the United States but also the world.

Kentucky associate HC's departure is concerning for Mark Stoops

Kentucky associate HC's departure for in-state rival a concerning omen for Mark Stoops

The 2025 college football season doesn't start for another two months, but Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops has already suffered a major loss.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Kentucky Basketball Beats Cap Proposal With NIL Power Play

When it comes to men’s college basketball, few schools wield influence like Kentucky, and this week, they proved it again. As the NCAA’s House settlement edges closer to implementation, Kentucky stepped into the spotlight, fiercely opposing a proposed NIL cap that could’ve limited its competitive edge.

Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Mark Pope, Kentucky Interested in 7-Foot-1 Prospect

The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to build off a run to last year's Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's first season as head coach. All the pressure in the world is on the shoulders of the 52-year-old coach, who had to fill the big shoes left behind by John Calipari.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 28

Kentucky makes huge announcement about key player

Kentucky men's basketball makes huge announcement about key player

The Kentucky men's basketball team has lost several key players for the second consecutive offseason, but they are now officially getting one of them back.

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