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Take a look at these video clips from Kentucky's practice on Tuesday

We are now in week two of Kentucky basketball practice, and fans are starting to get really excited about this team. It sounds like everything in week one went well, and I am starting to get a feeling that Coach Pope really likes the team he has this season.

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Mark Pope compared Justin McBride to a former Kentucky superstar

Summer practice is off to a hot start for the Kentucky Wildcats as Mark Pope finally gets to see this roster take the floor together. Every offseason, there are a few players who exceed expectations early into their time in Lexington, and that has been the case so far this summer.

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 23

Where Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh are projected ahead of NBA Draft night

The NBA Draft is finally here. After the combine took place in Chicago at the end of May, mock drafts began to be churned out every day. Now that the day has come for the draft, many outlets have updated their mocks to the newest version.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 19

Malachi Moreno helped recruit longtime friend Zoom Diallo to Kentucky

Kentucky had some help with getting its starting point guard for next season. Back in May, the Wildcats landed Washington transfer Zoom Diallo, a top 20 transfer in the portal and one of the best overall lead guards.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 19

Mason Williams talks about how his father is as a recruiter

It's no secret that the vibe around Kentucky basketball recruiting is much different right now than it was even a month ago. After missing out on all their top targets in the 2026 class, Kentucky needed some major gets through the portal, which they got, but not after weeks of panic from fans.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 19

Kentucky's 2026-27 basketball roster is even taller than fans thought

As Mark Pope has added players to the 2026-27 roster, Kentucky fans have gotten excited about how big this team is going to be this season. The height of this team has had BBN excited about how good this team will be on the glass and in many other aspects of the game.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 18

A new school is making a push after Kentucky target Nikola Kusturica

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have been trending over the last few days for Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica. 247Sports analyst Travis Branham even put in a crystal ball for the Wildcats to land Kusturica, but he has since removed it.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 17

How does Kentucky's returning production compare to the rest of the SEC?

One of the more interesting metrics now in college basketball is returning production. With the ever-changing game due to NIL and the transfer portal, teams see a ton of players walk in and out the door every season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 17

Can Mark Pope continue his recruiting hot streak and land this international star?

Mark Pope has really silenced the doubters as of late after landing a top transfer in Milan Momcilivic, top 10 2027 recruit Ryan Hampton, and bringing back Malachi Moreno.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 17

Mikhail McLean is excited to watch Malachi Moreno be a leader next season

Arguably the most important piece of next season's roster for Kentucky is Malachi Moreno. Fans waied anxiously up until the moment he announced his return.

Will Stein News / Yardbarker / June 8

Will Stein, Kentucky putting together impressive 2027 recruiting class

The Kentucky Wildcats know how to win on the basketball court. Kentucky's basketball program has eight championships under its belt.

2027 RB Tai Phillips commits to Alabama over Florida State, Stanford

Ryan Silverfield instills confidence in new Arkansas Razorbacks commitment James Stewart

Nebraska flips recruit eight days after commitment to P.J. Fleck, Minnesota

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / June 8

Kentucky Wildcats DL Nicholas ‘Happy’ Smith dies at age 20

Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Nicholas “Happy” Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. A cause of death was not made public.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Kentucky DL Nic Smith has died at 20

Kentucky Wildcats football player Nic Smith has died at the age of 20, the school announced on Monday. Smith, whose nickname was “Big Happ,” was a redshirt freshman defensive lineman last season.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Kentucky has landed a top basketball recruit

The Kentucky Wildcats are back to scoring big recruiting wins.

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

John Calipari doesn't care about criticism of his roster-building strategy

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / June 1

Kentucky scores massive transfer portal win with former Iowa State sharpshooter

The Kentucky Wildcats added the top remaining men's college basketball player in the transfer portal on Monday, landing former Iowa State Cyclones sharpshooter

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen also makes decision on NBA Draft

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. among the 38 to withdraw

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 21