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The ruling allows Horn and potential other returning Wildcats to remain on an expanded roster through the NCAA’s new grandfathering provision. Walker Horn is back with the Kentucky Wildcats after initially entering the transfer portal earlier this offseason.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 7

Malachi Moreno named MVP of Kentucky-Indiana All-Star Game

Another accolade to add to his high school career. It was a busy night in Lexington on Friday as the 2025 Kentucky - Indiana All-Star Game took place. For the BBN, I’m sure your timelines were filled with pictures of several new Kentucky Wildcats taking in the game as they watched their teammate, Malachi Moreno, compete in this year's game.

Otega Oweh News / A Sea of Blue / June 7

Club Blue kids celebrate Otega Oweh’s return to Kentucky

Check out the video of these overjoyed BBN cuties. The Commonwealth was overjoyed when news broke that Otega Oweh would return to the Kentucky Wildcats for his senior season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Kentucky Basketball Beats Cap Proposal With NIL Power Play

When it comes to men’s college basketball, few schools wield influence like Kentucky, and this week, they proved it again. As the NCAA’s House settlement edges closer to implementation, Kentucky stepped into the spotlight, fiercely opposing a proposed NIL cap that could’ve limited its competitive edge.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 6

Key players returning for Kentucky Baseball, per report

Good news for Nick Mingione’s squad. The Kentucky Wildcats Baseball team had a solid season, considering they had to replace all but a few starters from a team that made the College World Series.

Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Mark Pope, Kentucky Interested in 7-Foot-1 Prospect

The Kentucky Wildcats are looking to build off a run to last year's Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's first season as head coach. All the pressure in the world is on the shoulders of the 52-year-old coach, who had to fill the big shoes left behind by John Calipari.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 6

Bleav in Kentucky discusses the Bat Cats’ season coming to an end and what’s next

Big offseason ahead for Mingione. The Kentucky Wildcats baseball season has come to an end following a heartbreaking defeat to West Virginia in the Clemson Regional.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 6

Best Kentucky Basketball wins of the 2024-2025 season: No. 5-1

It’s the final countdown. Greetings, BBN! Time to conclude our countdown of the 15 best wins of the 2024-25 Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball season! Be sure to check out Part I and Part II of our three-part series.

Otega Oweh News / A Sea of Blue / June 6

Otega Oweh is focusing on jump shot to start the summer

Oweh’s return is massive for Kentucky’s National Championship aspirations. Mark Pope has assembled quite the roster for his second season in Lexington, including the return of emerging superstar Otega Oweh.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 5

Kentucky is a finalist for major QB prospect Matt Ponatoski

Can Kentucky get it done? Class of 2026 4-star quarterback Matt Ponatoski has trimmed his list of schools down to four, and Kentucky has made the cut.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / June 5

More new Wildcats move in, embrace mission for banner No. 9

Malachi Moreno, Braydon Hawthorne, and Reece Potter arrive in Lexington as Kentucky starts the chase for No. 9 again this season. Five more Kentucky Wildcats officially arrived in Lexington on Thursday: Freshmen Malachi Moreno, sophomore transfer Kam Williams, freshman Jasper Johnson, freshman Braydon Hawthorne, and junior transfer Reece Potter.

Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 5

Mark Pope has BBN confident the Kentucky Wildcats will make a deep NCAA Tournament run

When Mark Pope got to Kentucky, the Wildcats hadn't been out of the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament since the pandemic, but that changed as Pope's first team made a Sweet 16 run.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 5

Former Kentucky star named biggest sleeper in 2025 NBA Draft

The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and it seems like the only former Wildcat that will hear his name called is Koby Brea. While this is the case,

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 5

Kentucky moves up to No. 7 in a new preseason poll

Kentucky has a very real chance to win its ninth national championship in program history this season. The Kentucky Wildcats’ roster looks really good and very versatile going into the 2025-26 college basketball season.

Otega Oweh News / A Sea of Blue / June 5

Otega Oweh had a tougher decision to make than many realized

Oweh had a tough decision to make when the deadline came. The BBN received great news when Otega Oweh decided to return to Lexington for his senior season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favored to do something no Kentucky Wildcat has ever done

The former Wildcat has already been named NBA MVP this season. In what’s been a dream season for former Kentucky Wildcats guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, there’s one more accomplishment that both he and the team can achieve.

Koby Brea News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 4

Koby Brea is among the top 50 of ESPN's updated NBA Draft board

In the NBA, shooting continues to be more and more important, and with that, many teams have that as a focus on draft night. For Kentucky guard Koby Brea, that could very well play in his favor.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 4

ESPN's Football Power Index predicts the record for the Kentucky Wildcats

A make-or-break season is coming up for the Kentucky Wildcats on the football field, and there is a lot of pressure on Mark Stoops. Last season, the Wildcats went 4-8 with Brock Vandagriff at the helm at quarterback, and now Stoops will be looking for a large improvement.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 4

Where should Kentucky Basketball be ranked in the preseason polls?

The Cats have all the ingredients for a special season. With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline having passed, the majority of college basketball rosters are set for the 2025-26 season.

Dick Vitale News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 4

Dick Vitale gives the Kentucky Wildcats a preseason ranking for the 2025-26 season

Mark Pope has a team for the upcoming college basketball season that could be one of the best in the nation. Thanks to high school recruiting, the transfer portal, and retaining players from last year's roster, the Wildcats are set to be scary good in year two under Pope.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / June 4

Best Kentucky Basketball wins of 2024-25 season: No. 10-6

Counting down the best wins of the season! Greetings, BBN! Time to continue our countdown of the 15 best wins of the 2024-25 Kentucky Wildcats basketball season!

Otega Oweh News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 3

Predicting Kentucky star guard Otega Oweh's stats for the 2025-26 season

Arguably one of the biggest returning players in college basketball next season, Otega Oweh is looking to put together a special season in year two under Mark Pope in Lexington.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 28

Kentucky makes huge announcement about key player

Kentucky men's basketball makes huge announcement about key player

The Kentucky men's basketball team has lost several key players for the second consecutive offseason, but they are now officially getting one of them back.

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Arkansas forward staying in NBA Draft while others withdraw

Big East Player of the Year makes major decision on NBA Draft

Auburn star spurns NBA, set to return to Tigers for another season

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