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On YouTubeKentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 31
Mark Pope says the loss to Gonzaga made this Kentucky team 'redefine' themselves
This Kentucky basketball team had a rough start to the season. They dropped their first four games against quality opponents, all of which ranked in the top 25, but they were in embarrassing fashion.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / December 30
How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play
The Wildcats went from preseason AP No. 9 to unranked altogether.
Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 30
Mark Pope explains why Jaland Lowe has not been starting for Kentucky
Kentucky put a fully healthy team on the court for the first time this season in the second half of their game against St. John's, as Jayden Quaintance made his debut.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 29
Kentucky's 'smash mouth basketball' style of play could bode well in the SEC
Last season in Mark Pope's first season at Kentucky, it was clear his system revolved around shooting the ball, and team literally did rely on it. But that was especially the case during SEC play, as the team struggled to defend athletic guards getting to the basket, and did not handle physicality well in the paint.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 26
Staying healthy will be Kentucky's biggest priority moving forward
Kentucky had plenty of major struggles to start the season, including losing their first four games against quality opponents. But, they've picked up back-to-back wins against quad 1 teams since then, and are coming off a win over Bellarmine on Tuesday.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 25
Kentucky basketball's iconic denim uniforms will return in February
Kentucky basketball gifted Big Blue Nation a special holiday gift on Christmas Day. Bright and early at 7 a.m. ET, UK announced on social media teasing the return of the 1996 denim uniforms with a picture including the date of Feb.
Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 24
Otega Oweh is showing how important he is to this Kentucky team
Throughout Kentucky's struggles early in the season, the team was searching for someone to take over as the leader of the team with Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate out with injuries.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 23
Kam Williams' shooting numbers finally translated into a game
Kentucky has struggled mightily shooting the ball from three-point range this season. It has forced them to find other ways to win games, and that's with their intensity and aggressiveness on the defensive end.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Field Level Media / December 23
Kam Williams has career game as Kentucky knocks off Bellarmine
Kam Williams heated up from deep, knocking down eight 3-pointers en route to a career-high 26 points.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 23
Kentucky leans on the offense big in 99-85 win against Bellarmine before SEC play
Kentucky basketball came into Rupp Arena on Tuesday following back-to-back wins that included responding to adversity in a big way, but it was also the first time Kentucky has been fully healthy all season.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
Is Kentucky basketball looking for a mid-year addition at backup point guard?
It's clear that this Kentucky team relies very heavily on its starting point guard, Jaland Lowe. It has been evident that when he's out, Kentucky struggles to create any offense, but when he's in, it couldn't flow any smoother.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
Kentucky is showing why they have had such high hopes for their defensive ability
This Kentucky basketball team has seemed to embrace a different identity, and that's aggressive, physical basketball. So much this season, their offense has struggled, and even though it is much better whenever he's on the floor, they have still leaned on their defensive ability, and it has really paid off.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 22
A Kentucky Wildcat has been named co-SEC Player of the Week
Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball picked up their second-straight win on Saturday by defeating Rick Pitino and St. John's in Atlanta at the CBS Sports Classic.
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 21
Jaland Lowe on Kentucky's toughness: 'That's just our identity'
Kentucky picked up their second-straight win on Saturday with a 78-66 win over Rick Pitino and St. John's, giving them their first two wins over quality opponents this season.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / December 20
Jayden Quaintance talks about his Kentucky debut, road to recovery
It was a longtime coming for Kentucky fans to see Jayden Quaintance actually on the floor in blue and white. Quaintance, who was committed to Kentucky as part of the 2024 class, decommitted, and now is getting his chance a second time around, this time making he and BBN's dream come true.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's
The Kentucky Wildcats finally played like a team with a $22M price tag on Saturday.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / December 18
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance reportedly nearing his debut for Wildcats
The Kentucky Wildcats are hopeful that they'll soon see the debut of forward Jayden Quaintance.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Rick Pitino gets brutally honest about facing Kentucky
The No. 22 St. John’s Red Storm had just defeated the DePaul Demon Deacons at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, N.Y., on Tuesday for their third win in a row, but head coach Rick Pitino has a much bigger challenge ahead.
Mark Pope News / The Spun / December 16
Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Receives Order From His Doctor
At his doctor's behest, Mark Pope must mellow out as Kentucky aims to shake off a sluggish start to the 2025-26 season. The Wildcats are 7-4 with losses to all their ranked opponents, and Pope has let his emotions fly over the last month.
Will Stein News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1
Kentucky makes decision on its new head coach
Kentucky is hiring Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein as its new head coach, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports. An agreement is in the process of being finalized.
Mark Stoops News / Field Level Media / November 30
Reports: Kentucky plans to fire coach Mark Stoops
Kentucky is set to fire coach Mark Stoops on Monday, per multiple reports. Stoops, 58, has spent the past 13 seasons at Kentucky and is the program's winningest coach at 82-80.
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