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Mark Pope says Kentucky starting to 'earn' their confidence

The Kentucky Wildcats were on the road once again on Saturday as they headed to Knoxville to take on the rival #24 Tennessee Volunteers. Once again, it was another game that saw Kentucky dig themselves a big first half hole, and their confidence in them never wavered.

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Benches Clear After Kentucky Upsets Tennessee On Saturday

We had fireworks in Knoxville after Kentucky knocked off No. 24 Tennessee this Saturday. The Volunteers jumped out to a 42-31 halftime lead over the Wildcats this afternoon, and yet, that wasn't enough for them to secure the victory.

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

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

Wild scrum breaks out after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

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

The Kentucky Wildcats rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit against No. 24 Tennessee to take an 80-78 win, but chaos ensued after the final buzzer.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 16

Kentucky has toughest remaining schedule in college basketball

The Kentucky Wildcats have had a rough season so far, just 11-6 on the season and 2-2 in the SEC. But, they are coming off of a win over LSU in which they hope it ends up as the big turning point of the season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 16

Kentucky picks up commitment from LSU transfer WR

Will Stein and Kentucky football are continuing their hot streak in the transfer portal. After loading up on plenty of top talent at other positions, Kentucky looks to now have some more help at wide receiver.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 16

2027 top-ranked prospect to take unofficial visit to Kentucky

Things have not been going well for Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball staff with recruiting efforts in 2026, but that's not the case so far for the 2027 class.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 16

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and #24 Tennessee

After a thrilling comeback win on Wednesday against the LSU Tigers on the road, the Kentucky Wildcats remain away from home as they get set to take on the #24 Tennessee Vols on Saturday in Knoxville.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 15

Otega Oweh played 'under the weather' in 21-point game against LSU

In the last month, Kentucky star guard Otega Oweh has really started to show why he was so highly-touted among the best players in the SEC entering the season, as he was named SEC Preseason Player of the Year.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Important Vols football recruiting target will no longer be at Tennessee's basketball game against Kentucky

An important Tennessee Vols football recruiting target that was expected to be at UT's basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday is no longer going to be in town.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 15

Kentucky responded well to 'fist fight' of a game at LSU

The Kentucky Wildcats once again found themselves in a hole early on Wednesday on the road taking on the LSU Tigers. Time and time again under Mark Pope, Kentucky has been down considerable deficits.

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.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 14

Malachi Moreno talks game-winning shot against LSU

Kentucky basketball completed one of the best comebacks in recent memory, tying for the biggest comeback of the Mark Pope era, as they were down as much as 18 points in the second half.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 14

Preview: Kentucky Wildcats take on LSU in Baton Rouge

After picking up their first SEC win of the season on Saturday in a feel-good 24-point win over Mississippi State, Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats are hitting the road to take on the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night, and they're looking to carry over their impressive performance.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 13

Mark Pope says Andrija Jelavic's unique skillset can help Kentucky

In Kentucky basketball's 24-point win over Mississippi State on Saturday, the offense looked completely different, as not only were they able to continue finding success in transition, but the half-court offense included more cutting, screens, and plenty of ball-movement.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 12