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Mark Pope previews Kentucky's big matchup with Florida on Saturday

In what is their biggest game of the entire season, Kentucky basketball is set to face off against the #14 Florida Gators in a very tough road matchup, one that is ultimately going to decide first place in the SEC.

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KenPom is predicting Kentucky to head into the NCAA Tournament on a losing skid

It feels like it has gone by in the blink of an eye, but the Kentucky Wildcats only have seven games left in the regular season. This season has been a roller coaster for Kentucky, with ups and downs, but we are nearing the end of the season, and the Wildcats are playing good basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 12

Kentucky's leading defensive rebounder may surprise fans

Kentucky basketball has put themselves in a terrific position from where they were near the beginning of SEC play. After starting 0-2, the Wildcats have now won eight of their last nine and are about to face their hardest stretch of games yet to close out the season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

National college basketball analyst explains why Kentucky needs a GM

Kentucky basketball has had an impressive turnaround with this year's team, no doubt. But that still does not mean that their struggles with recruiting and roster construction should go unnoticed.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

Kentucky's Otega Oweh explains what has changed from the beginning of the season to now

If you were to ask any Kentucky fan, they would tell you that the team they saw at the beginning of the year is worlds different from what they are seeing on the floor now.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

Mark Pope deserves kudos for the job he has done with this Kentucky team

This has been one of the more interesting Kentucky basketball seasons in a long time, knowing all of the preseason hype which turned into some quick disappointment, but now has turned around with the NCAA Tournament approaching.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 11

Mark Pope compares current Kentucky players to members of 1996 team

The Kentucky Wildcats got a big win over Tennessee on Saturday during a very special day. It wasn't special because Kentucky was playing basketball or that it was against Tennessee, but rather due to the fact that the iconic 1996 National Championship team was being honored.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Kentucky basketball loses recruiting prediction for top 2026 prospect

Kentucky basketball recruiting has been in a rough spot with their efforts regarding the 2026 class. As they were once seen as the leader for all three of Tyran Stokes, Caleb Holt and Christian Collins, it has completely flipped over the last few months and now, things are continuing to trend in the wrong direction for Collins specifically.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Three burning questions for the remainder of the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball season

It has gone by in a flash, but there are only seven regular-season games left for Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats in the 2025-26 season. It has been a season of ups and downs, but Kentucky is playing its best basketball of the season at the right time with only a few games left.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Predicting what seed the Kentucky Wildcats will be in the NCAA Tournament

Getting to write an article predicting what seed Kentucky will be in the NCAA Tournament is something that we here at Kentucky Wildcats On SI are not taking for granted, knowing that a little over a month ago, most thought the Wildcats would miss the big dance.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Should Mark Pope be the favorite to win SEC Coach of the Year right now?

There is no doubt that the Kentucky Wildcats have had their fair share of struggles this season. There was a point after the loss to Missouri to make the Wildcats 0-2 in SEC play that many thought Kentucky was going to miss the NCAA Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Kentucky's Rupp Arena needs to start receiving more respect

Rupp Arena is, without question, one of the most well-known buildings in college basketball thanks to all of the rich history of the Kentucky basketball program.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 9

Kentucky coach Mark Pope explains his rationale for fouling up three

One of the hottest topics that will start a heated debate in a college basketball home is whether a team should foul up by three points late in a game.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 9

Three bold predictions for the rest of the Kentucky basketball season

The Kentucky Wildcats are finding their stride as we near the end of the regular season. When the non-conference losses were stacking up for the Wildcats, many believed that this season was going to spiral out of control, yet despite all of the injuries, Mark Pope has helped this team turn it around.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 9

Where Kentucky stands in the SEC following win over Tennessee

Kentucky basketball picked up a big home win after completing a comeback against No. 25 Tennessee. The Wildcats have not only swept the Vols in the regular season, but they have also turned things completely around in the SEC.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 8

Mark Pope says Kentucky is 'earning their belief' in each other

The Kentucky Wildcats once again came out with a win that saw him that fight back from down a big deficit. Kentucky took a 14-point deficit into halftime.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 8

Interesting notes from Kentucky's thrilling comeback win vs. Tennessee

The Kentucky Wildcats continued boosting their resume with a thrilling 74-71 victory over #25 Tennessee on Saturday. Now, the Wildcats sit at 17-7 on the season and 8-3 in the SEC, including winning eight of their last nine games in the conference.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 8

Mark Pope reveals the message to his Kentucky team before Tennessee game

There was a lot of nostalgia within Kentucky basketball entering Saturday night's game against Tennessee, but Mark Pope was absolutely not doing to let his team get caught up in all of the noise surrounding the day.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / February 5

Kentucky Rides Garrison’s Double-Double And Otega Oweh’s 24 Points To Home Victory

The Kentucky Wildcats took down the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday night, 94-78. Kentucky was led by Otega Oweh’s 24 points and Brandon Garrison’s first career double-double as a Wildcat.

Mark Pope News / Yardbarker / January 29

Kentucky HC reveals tough Jayden Quaintance injury update

Kentucky HC Mark Pope reveals tough Jayden Quaintance injury update

Quaintance has missed Kentucky's last six games due to swelling in his surgically repaired right knee.

Jay Bilas believes college basketball's eligibility problem actually 'not that big of a deal'

Top five favorites to win the national title in men's college basketball

Five leading candidates for Naismith men's college basketball Coach of the Year

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / January 24

Mark Pope, Kentucky deserve credit for run that has saved their season

Pope and the 'Cats have saved their season over the last two weeks.

Otega Oweh, Kentucky too strong for Ole Miss

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

Kentucky shocks No. 24 Tennessee with another second-half comeback

When the Kentucky Wildcats play this season, they have proven you can never count them out, even when the deficit seems insurmountable.

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Kentucky Wildcats News / College Sports Only / January 15

Kentucky Wildcats Beat LSU With Christian Laettner Shot

34 years after losing to Duke on an almost identical play in the 1992 Elite Eight, Kentucky basketball hit a Christian Laettner-style shot to beat LSU on Wednesday night, 75-74.