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Mark Mitchell is eligible under the new SEC policy after more clarity emerges

On Tuesday evening, the SEC announced a new policy enforced that prohibits pro players returning to college basketball. With all of the 5-in-5 controversy that has lead to class of 2022 athletes filing lawsuits against the NCAA, the Southeastern Conference has taken a stand and provided some guidelines as to what is allowed and what's not.

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Three Kentucky football players who will be crucial for Will Stein's year one success

Football season is so close, as Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats will get things kicked off next Saturday, September 5th, against Youngstown State.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 26

2026 Kentucky football position preview: Offensive Line

We're continuing our position preview series with Kentucky's offensive line. After a rough stretch over the last few seasons, the Wildcats are looking to get back to living up to the "Big Blue Wall" name as the Will Stein era begins.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 26

A 2027 top five PG has included Kentucky in his top list of schools

With a busy spring and summer now wrapped up, it's time for recruits to really start focusing on their recruitments by cutting lists and setting visits.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 26

Could Mark Pope's M&M's be the best trio in college basketball this season?

Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff had a really good offseason, and most of this had to do with their trio of M&M's. Three of the star players for this Kentucky team are Mark Mitchell, Milan Momcilovic, and Malachi Moreno.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 26

2026 Kentucky football position preview: Wide Receiver

The Kentucky football season is almost just one week away from kickoff and we're continuing our position previews with the wide receivers. There are a lot of new faces at the position, along with some big questions that likely won't even be answered until the Wildcats take the field on Sept.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 25

2026 Kentucky football position preview: Running Back

The Kentucky football season is just around the corner. We just did our position preview of the quarterbacks, but what about who will be behind them when the Wildcats take the field?

Mark Mitchell News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 25

The national media isn't high enough on this Kentucky team after the Mark Mitchell addition

Mark Pope just made a splash addition to the 2026-27 roster as Mark Mitchell received eligibility and picked the Wildcats. Big Blue Nation was already excited about this team, but after picking up Mitchell, fans felt that this team was going to be consistently in the top ten.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 25

2027 top big man target sets official visit to Kentucky

With the summer circuit events now wrapped up, official visits are in the process of being set up. Kentucky has one official visitor set for October in Benjamin Berrouet, but now another recruit is joining him.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 25

Can Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats win the SEC this season?

This is a weird season of SEC basketball because, while the year hasn't even started yet, many feel that it is already over. What I mean by that is a lot of folks think the Florida Gators are going to run away with the conference.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 25

A top 20 prospect in the 2028 class is set to take an official visit to Kentucky

Kentucky has a commitment locked up in the 2027 class with top 15 guard Ryan Hampton, as well as offering well over a dozen players in the class, but what about how things are going with 2028?

Mark Mitchell News / Busting Brackets / August 25

Mark Mitchell gives Kentucky the frontcourt answer it could not find all offseason

Mark Mitchell does much more than add another recognizable name to Kentucky’s roster. The former Missouri forward fills the Wildcats’ biggest positional need, creates a potentially devastating partnership with Milan Momcilovic and gives Mark Pope another offensive connector.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

Mark Mitchell needs to hunt rebounds this season for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats made a splash addition to the 2026-27 Kentucky roster as they landed Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell. After the addition of Mitchell, all of Big Blue Nation is excited and believes that he will take this team to a level where Pope has a true national title contender.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

A top PG in the 2027 class has included Kentucky in his list of finalists

Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball staff have made moves quickly with the 2027 class. After securing a commitment from top 10 wing Ryan Hampton over the summer when he was fresh off an official visit to Lexington, the staff is searching for a few more additions.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 24

Predicting Kentucky's ceiling and floor after the addition of Mark Mitchell

Kentucky basketball made the headlines this weekend as they added a big-time transfer portal player. The recent court rulings gave former Missouri forward Mark Mitchell another year of eligibility, and he committed on Saturday night to play for Mark Pope and the Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 22

Kentucky makes a splash addition with the final roster spot

It was an absolute whirlwind getting here, but Kentucky has found its guy for the 15th and final roster spot. On Saturday, Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell announced his commitment to Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 22

Kentucky makes a splash addition with the final roster spot

It was an absolute whirlwind getting here, but Kentucky has found its guy for the 15th and final roster spot. On Saturday, Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell announced his commitment to Kentucky.

Alex Afari News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 22

Alex Afari is no longer practicing with Kentucky following court ruling

Following a previous court ruling by a judge in Colorodo that gave class of 2022 athletes an additional fifth year of eligibility, things took a turn on Friday.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 22

The National Media doesn't seem to think Will Stein and Kentucky will make a Bowl Game

College football is right around the corner, and the Kentucky Wildcats will get their season kicked off on September 5th against Youngstown State. There is a ton of excitement for this Kentucky football team, knowing that Will Stein, the Wildcats' new head coach, is ready to kick off his career in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Viral Sports News / August 22

Former Kentucky Wildcats Star Gets Dumped by NFL Team

The Jacksonville Jaguars terminated the contract of former University of Kentucky defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna on Thursday, ending a brief stint that began when the 27-year-old signed during organized team activities in June.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / August 11

Will Stein Offense: Why Kenny Minchey Could Unlock Kentucky Football

The Will Stein offense will not simply change the Kentucky Wildcats’ playbook. It will alter the way they play offense. After years of inconsistency, Kentucky is entering a new era built around tempo, spacing, quarterback development, and explosive plays.

College Football News / Stadium Rant / August 5

Kentucky Football Media Day: Will Stein Reveals Vision, Expectations, And Biggest Takeaways For 2026 Wildcats

Kentucky Football Media Day gave fans the first real look at the Will Stein era as the Wildcats prepare for the 2026 season. With fall camp approaching, Kentucky revealed its expectations, roster changes, and new identity entering a new chapter in the SEC.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / July 30

Kentucky Football 2026 Season: What Three Games Will Define It?

The Kentucky football 2026 season will test new head coach Will Stein immediately, with several SEC matchups that could determine whether the Kentucky Wildcats reach bowl eligibility in his first season.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / July 20

Kentucky HC Will Stein feeling confident heading into first season in Lexington

The Kentucky Wildcats have never won a national championship on the gridiron. They've won two SEC championships in school history, but their last SEC title came in 1976.

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