Mark Pope is thinking about using football blocking dummies to get Kentucky ready for the physicality of the SEC. When Mark Pope took the reins as Kentucky’s head basketball coach, he knew he was inheriting a program with a storied history and high expectations. But as he assessed the challenges ahead, one thing became clear: … Read more
Kentucky Wildcats face off against Illinois Fighting Illini in the second round of the NCAA Tournament The NCAA Tournament never fails to deliver thrilling matchups, and the second-round clash between the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats and No. 6 seed Illinois Fighting Illini was no exception. The game, played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, was … Read more
Under Mark Pope, Kentucky Basketball’s NIL Strategy and Transfer Portal Changes If the Wildcats can maximize their financial resources and land key players in the portal, they could soon return to the upper echelon of college basketball. The Kentucky Wildcats are entering a pivotal offseason under head coach Mark Pope. Following a strong but ultimately … Read more
Kentucky basketball roster 2025-26: An early look at Mark Pope’s team for Year 2 Kentucky basketball’s 2024-25 season met its end on Friday night. The No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region, UK lost to 2-seed Tennessee, 78-65, in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Now, with the first season … Read more
Malachi Moreno, a signee from Kentucky, was awarded the most valuable player at the state tournament. In a performance that will be remembered for years to come, Kentucky signee Malachi Moreno dominated the competition and was named the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament. The 6-foot-11 standout delivered game-changing performances throughout the tournament, showcasing … Read more
Travis Perry, Trent Noah, and Collin Chandler were all essential members of the Kentucky basketball team that advanced to the Sweet 16. The Kentucky Wildcats’ journey to the Sweet 16 was fueled by the outstanding contributions of three key players: Collin Chandler, Trent Noah, and Travis Perry. These rising stars played pivotal roles in Kentucky’s … Read more
Top Recruits Succeed in the Sweet 16 Tournament, From North Laurel Junior Reece Davidson to Kentucky Signee Malachi Moreno The Kentucky High School Basketball Sweet 16 tournament showcased some of the most talented prospects in the nation, with future college stars delivering standout performances on one of the biggest stages. Among the players who left … Read more
In a significant turn of events, the University of Kentucky (UK) has agreed to vacate all 10 of its victories from the 2021 football season after a thorough internal investigation revealed that 11 of its players received impermissible benefits. This decision, which has sent shockwaves throughout the college football community, underscores the stringent rules governing … Read more
Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 78-65 NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee. 1. Vols come in with a better plan. While losing two regular season games to Kentucky, Tennessee shot a combined 14 of 63 on 3-point shots. On Friday night in the far more consequential meeting between the Volunteers and Wildcats, Rick … Read more
Kentucky’s basketball season concludes with a crushing defeat to rival Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament. The first Kentucky basketball season of the Mark Pope era is finished. The Wildcats fell in a double-digit hole early and couldn’t escape Friday night in Lucas Oil Stadium, ultimately losing to the Tennessee Volunteers 78-65 in the Sweet 16 … Read more