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Jaland Lowe believes Kentucky's backcourt is the best in the country

Mark Pope brought in a ton of talent in the backcourt for next season. Headlined by a returning star guard in Otega Oweh, Pope brought in three transfers, a top 25 freshman in Jasper Johnson, and two other returners in Collin Chandler and Trent Noah, both of which are expected to take a jump in their second year playing under Pope.

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ESPN's top newcomer for Kentucky's 2025-26 basketball team might surprise fans

Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team is full of new faces, and the Wildcats look to have an excellent team. Coach Pope used the transfer portal and high school recruiting to fill his roster for the upcoming season, and the Wildcats will be ranked in the top ten to start the season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 2

Jaland Lowe shares high praise for the 2025-26 Kentucky backcourt

The newest Kentucky guard believes it is ‘the best in the country.’ The Kentucky Wildcats are on a mission to bring banner No. 9 back to Lexington this upcoming season and hang another banner inside Rupp Arena.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 2

How good will the three-point shooting be for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats?

One thing that Kentucky must do well in year two under head coach Mark Pope is shoot the three-ball well. Last season, the Wildcats shot the three-ball at a high percentage but didn't get the 30+ attempts per game up that Pope was looking for heading into the season.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / July 2

Jayden Quaintance gets a top-5 projection for the 2026 NBA Draft

Kentucky’s big man is going to be on a lot of teams' draft boards. Mark Pope has worked incredibly hard to assemble quite a stellar roster for the upcoming college basketball season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

Jaland Lowe shares Mark Pope's message to him during his recruitment

Mark Pope wasted no time going after his starting point guard. As soon as Jaland Lowe entered the gransfer portal, Pope flew to Minnesota to meet him at his hotel in Minnesota.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

Is Jon Rothstein correct in his prediction of Kentucky basketball's starting lineup?

Summer practice for the Kentucky basketball team is fully underway, and fans are starting to hear about which players are turning heads at camp. A lot of good reports have come out of practice that the Wildcats are starting to click early, and this team is looking as advertised.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / July 1

Who would you like to see added to the Kentucky Basketball schedule?

This applies to next season and in future seasons. The 2025-26 Kentucky basketball schedule is shaping up to be another gauntlet. Among the teams already confirmed to be on it are Louisville, Michigan State, Gonzaga, Indiana, St.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 30

Kentucky commit Maddyn Greenway named to USA U19 National Team

The Wildcat commit earns a spot on the elite roster for the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup in Czechia. Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball commit Maddyn Greenway continues to shine on the national stage.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 30

Longtime Kentucky coach Marrow's resignation method revealed

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 30

Jaland Lowe is looking forward to showcasing his playmaking skills at Kentucky

Mark Pope went and got a veteran playmaking point guard in Pitt transfer Jaland Lowe. After signing with Kentucky, fans began focusing a lot on Lowe's shooting numbers and his efficiency there, and while that is ultimately a fact, his playmaking skills shouldn't be overshadowed.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 30

Three concerns for the 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team

There has been a ton of hype around this 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team, and for good reason. Mark Pope has put together a squad that looks like it could win it all this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 30

Darius Miller compares Mark Pope to Coach Cal

The former Kentucky star shared his thoughts on the last three coaches in Lexington. The number of stars that have passed through Lexington in my lifetime, and Darius Miller is one of my favorites.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 29

Garrett Witherington commits to Kentucky Football

Penn State and Mississippi State were among Kentucky’s competition for this defensive lineman. The Kentucky Wildcats continued their hot June on Sunday with another commitment.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 27

3-star recruit Kris Thompson commits to Kentucky Football for the 2025 season

The Cats get some defensive help in late June. Football season is officially just around the corner as July is quickly approaching. Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats have an interesting season ahead.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 27

New Kentucky Basketball practice highlights

Good times. As the summer practice season rolls on, we’ve got some fresh highlights of the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team. On Friday, UK posted a video of the guys in action, which included Malachi Moreno dunking on Collin Chandler.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 27

4-star recruit Tyreek Jemison commits to Kentucky Football

Big one! Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats are on the board yet again. This time, it’s an addition to the Big Blue Wall, as 4-star offensive lineman Tyreek Jemison has committed to the Cats!

Jaxson Robinson News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 27

Kentucky star Jaxson Robinson still waiting for a phone call from an NBA team

One Kentucky Wildcat is still waiting to be signed after going undrafted in the NBA Draft. Last night, the 2nd round of the draft was held in Broolyn, where fellow Wildcats Koby Brea and Amari Williams were picked up in the last round.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 27

Jayden Quaintance listed in the Sports Illustrated Way-Too-Early 2026 NBA Big Board

The 2025 NBA Draft has come to a conclusion, so conversations have already begun about the 2026 draft. Two former Kentucky Wildcats were taken in the 2025 draft as the Suns took Koby Brea and the Celtics took Amari Williams.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Hawks to sign Lamont Butler to two-way contract

After going undrafted this week, Kentucky guard Lamont Butler is headed to the Hawks on a two-way contract, according to reports from Bill O’Rear (Twitter link) and Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union-Tribune (Twitter link).

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 26

Will Kentucky's Mark Pope take advantage of college basketball's newest rule?

The NCAA announced yesterday that starting during the 2026-27 season, college basketball teams will be allowed to play a total of 32 games, meaning an extra non-conference game can be added to the schedule.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 26

Kentucky remains in a good spot with top-5 recruit Jason Crowe Jr.

The combo-guard from California is a 5-star recruit and a prized jewel in the class of 2026. Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats appear to be in a good spot with one of the best players in the class of 2026.

Koby Brea News / Yardbarker / June 19

The Celtics should target Kentucky's sharpshooter in the NBA Draft

The Boston Celtics hold the 28th and 32nd picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's why they should target this Kentucky sharpshooter with one of those picks.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / A to Z Sports / June 11

SEC keeps particular trend going for Tennessee Vols vs. Kentucky Wildcats matchup in 2025

For Tennessee Vol fans who are in favor of rivalry games at night, then Wednesday provided some welcome news regarding one annual foe on the Vols' 2025

Mark Stoops News / Yardbarker / June 10