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Alex Wilkins is going to put up massive numbers this year for the Kentucky Wildcats

Alex Wilkins is going to put up massive numbers this year for the Kentucky Wildcats

While there has been some frustration with Mark Pope's recruiting this offseason, one player that he landed who Big Blue Nation is very excited about is Alex Wilkins.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 30
Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall brings invaluable experience to Howard Bison

Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall brings invaluable experience to Howard Bison

John Wall is making his return to Washington D.C. 

Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers another offseason loss after No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas
Shaq's daughter Me'Arah O'Neal announces her transfer decision
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 29
Kentucky's pursuit of Tyran Stokes cost them big in this recruiting class

Kentucky's pursuit of Tyran Stokes cost them big in this recruiting class

Kentucky basketball had a very rough day on Tuesday when the #1 player in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes committed to Kansas. But, it cost them more than just losing out on the top guy.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 29
While overshadowed by the Tyran Stokes announcement Justin McBride is a good addition for Kentucky

While overshadowed by the Tyran Stokes announcement Justin McBride is a good addition for Kentucky

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff had a very interesting day on Tuesday as Tyran Stokes finally announced his commitment, and he picked the Kansas Jayhawks over the Wildcats.

College Basketball (W) News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Shaq's daughter Me'Arah O'Neal announces her transfer decision

Shaq's daughter Me'Arah O'Neal announces her transfer decision

Me’Arah O’Neal is officially headed to Big Blue Nation. 

NCAA Tournament expansion a death knell to mid-majors
NCAA moves toward new transfer tampering enforcement framework
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 28
Where Kentucky goes after missing on Tyran Stokes

Where Kentucky goes after missing on Tyran Stokes

Big Blue Nation waited all day in anticipation for the #1 recruit in 2026 to make his decision in Tyran Stokes. After much of the day was filled with restlessness and speculation, Stokes finally made his decision.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28
Kentucky HC Mark Pope suffers another offseason loss after No. 1 overall recruit Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas

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 hoops lands star James Madison transfer Justin McBride
The 'Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball coaches' quiz
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 28
Kentucky hoops lands star James Madison transfer Justin McBride

Kentucky hoops lands star James Madison transfer Justin McBride

McBride will be bringing some intriguing experience to the table for the Wildcats.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 28
Mark Pope will be relying on the players he retained making a big jump

Mark Pope will be relying on the players he retained making a big jump

The Kentucky Wildcats lost a ton of players to the transfer portal this offseason, but a few members of last year's Kentucky team will be back in Lexington next season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 27
Who could be Kentucky basketball's next transfer commit?

Who could be Kentucky basketball's next transfer commit?

Things are quiet around Big Blue Nation and after receiving a commitment from Senegalese forward Ousmane N'Diaye, fans are itching to add more the roster for the 2026-27 season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Kentucky Gets Good News on No. 2 Overall Recruit

Kentucky Gets Good News on No. 2 Overall Recruit

Recruiting news in college basketball can feel constant this time of year, but every now and then, something pops up that actually makes people stop and pay attention.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 27
Kentucky has made the top five for the #2 player in the 2027 class

Kentucky has made the top five for the #2 player in the 2027 class

Mark Pope has already started to recruit the class of 2027, and one of the players he is looking at is five-star center Obinna Ekezie Jr. The seven-foot center is ranked as the #2 player in the 2027 class, and Pope is trying to land the elite big man.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / April 13
Kentucky Wildcats Land Future Powerhouse QB Jake Nawrot In Major Recruiting Win

Kentucky Wildcats Land Future Powerhouse QB Jake Nawrot In Major Recruiting Win

Will Stein is building up the Kentucky Wildcats. They are showing real signs that football is shifting toward something sustainable and dangerous in the SEC.

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