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What will it take for Mark Pope to become a coaching legend at Kentucky?

When Mark Pope was hired to be the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, the initial reaction was a bit of shock. The Wildcats at first were after some bigger names, but after missing on some different options, Mitch Barnhart went with Pope, who holds a special place in the hearts of Big Blue Nation.

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Numbers to know before Kentucky's SEC clash with #20 Ole Miss

Kentucky and Ole Miss will be opening SEC play in Kroger Field on Saturday as the Wildcats are looking to make a statement win to catapult their season, and the Rebels are looking for sweet revenge after falling to Kentucky off of a missed field goal in 2024.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 5

Who has the Kentucky staff visited since the recruiting period began?

The recruiting live period has ramped up since it began on Tuesday morning at midnight, where many coaches are out making in-home visits as well as attending practices and getting a closer look at many of their top targets.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 4

Kentucky's matchup with Ole Miss will make or break the 2025 season

Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in Kroger Field, and this game will make or break the season for the Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 4

Kentucky basketball needs to get back to dominating the SEC

Over the last decade, there have been a lot of changes in the SEC when it comes to basketball. Back early into John Calipari's time in Lexington, the SEC was no powerhouse, and the Wildcats dominated the conference, winning a ton of SEC Regular Season Championships and SEC Tournaments.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 4

Who are the three toughest opponents on Kentucky basketball's 2025-26 schedule?

Mark Pope made a statement with who he scheduled for the Kentucky Wildcats in the non-conference next season. The Wildcats will face teams such as St. John's, Louisville, Indiana, North Carolina, Gonzaga and Michigan State, not even counting their preseason exhibition matchups with Purdue and Georgetown.

Mark Stoops News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 4

Three keys to victory for the Kentucky Wildcats to take down Ole Miss

Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Ole Miss Rebels in what will be one of the biggest games of the 2025 season. Ole Miss is a team that Kentucky has given fits over the last five years, and Coach Stoops would love to see that continue this season.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 3

Mark Pope's genius transfer portal strategy will lead Kentucky to an elite season

In the new world of college basketball, the transfer portal is very important, and Kentucky's head coach Mark Pope has done an excellent job of utilizing it during his short time in Lexington.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 3

A surprise Kentucky star is about to take college basketball by storm

There is one player on this Kentucky basketball team who has the potential to turn himself into a lottery pick this season, and that is Tulane transfer Kam Williams.

Lane Kiffin News / Yardbarker / September 3

Lane Kiffin has stern warning for Ole Miss — and Rebels must listen

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 3

Mark Pope went on a peculiar recruiting visit to see 2026 five-star PG Tay Kinney

Mark Pope and his coaching staff are working hard to land recruits in the 2026 class, and one of the top recruits Kentucky is pushing after is five-star point guard Tay Kinney.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 3

Ole Miss will present a very explosive offense against Kentucky

Kentucky will be looking to clean things up after a Week 1 win that has fans pessimistic about the offense, one unable to produce a rhythm throughout the game, leading to the Wildcats winning by just eight points, 24-16.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 2

Five burning questions for Kentucky before the college basketball season starts

There is a ton of excitement and belief surrounding this Kentucky basketball team, but as is the case with any team, there are some questions surrounding the Wildcats.

Mark Stoops News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 2

Mark Stoops details areas to improve before Kentucky's SEC test against Ole Miss

Kentucky football left the field after their Week 1 game against Toledo with a lot of areas in mind to improve. The Wildcats struggled to find rhythm throughout the game on the offensive side, and it was the defensive side where fans came away with a lot of optimism.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

Jasper Johnson's role will be very important for the Kentucky Wildcats

One player who is going to play a large role for Mark Pope's 2025-26 Kentucky basketball team is the freshman five-star Jasper Johnson. Early into his Kentucky career, he has drawn comparison to former Kentucky star Rob Dillingham, and this could be spot on.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1

A top 2026 recruit has moved up the date of his Kentucky visit

Kentucky will be welcoming one of their more prioritized targets in the 2026 class on campus very soon. Caleb Holt, a top 5 player in the class, has rescheduled his Kentucky visit for this weekend, beginning on Friday, his father tells Kentucky Wildcats on SI.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / September 1