DeMarcus Henry Development Involving UNC Leads to Cancellation of 5-Star’s Arkansas Visit
John Calipari often gets the “Godfather” label, but it appears one of the Hogs’ recruiting rivals dished out a truly irresistible offer.
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ESPN’s Jay Bilas on title-contender Duke, a must-see Week 1 game, and NCAA advice
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas previews the 2026‑27 college basketball season, praising Duke as the nation’s most talented squad and noting their depth, size and versatile guards after impressive exhibition wins over Kansas and Tennessee. He ranks Florida No. 1 in the preseason AP and Coaches polls, highlighting their elite frontcourt and veteran core, and points to the Miami‑Florida opener as a key Week 1 matchup. Bilas also stresses the importance of a strong start for Kentucky, lauds freshmen like Caleb Holt (Arizona) and Tyran Stokes (Kansas), and offers insights on Arizona’s roster outlook. The interview, edited for clarity, airs as Bilas calls Duke’s season on Monday against Army.
LSU News: The ever-changing SEC does it again
Week 9 finds the SEC in flux as Kentucky seizes the lead after Georgia’s bye, while Alabama looms as a top challenger. LSU’s focus centers on linebacker Whit Weeks, whose leg fracture on Sept. 26 shows promising healing and could see him back in practice—and possibly against Alabama—next week. Meanwhile, highly recruited basketball guard R.J. Luis fights a court battle to secure eligibility, sparking debate over his future play. The roundup also highlights Sam Leavitt’s pivotal matchup against Alabama, underscoring the conference’s unpredictable race for the top spot.
Recruiting predictions for where Lewis Uvwo, Reese Alston, and DeMarcus Henry will commit
Kentucky’s recruiting blitz may fall short as three top‑10 2027 prospects announce their commitments this week. Defensive standout 6‑11 Lewis Uvwo, a premier shot‑blocker, is predicted to choose Baylor over Kentucky, Cal and Providence on Oct. 28 at 3:30 PM ET. Point guard 6‑2 Reese Alston, lauded for his playmaking, is tipped for LSU on Oct. 29 at 4:00 PM ET, beating offers from Kentucky, Wichita State, Tennessee and Louisville. Charlotte native 6‑7 forward Demarcus Henry is expected to head home to North Carolina on Oct. 30, rejecting Kentucky, Arkansas and Louisville. The article dissects each recruit’s fit and Kentucky’s looming gaps.
Lewis Uvwo: Top 10 recruit will make college decision Wednesday; where he’s trending toward
Top‑10 2027 recruit Lewis Uvwo, the class’s premier shot‑blocker, will announce his college choice on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 PM ET. The 6‑foot‑11, 225‑lb Prolific Prep center has narrowed it down to Baylor, Providence, Kentucky and California, with recent reports giving Baylor and Providence the edge. Uvwo averaged six blocks per game at Peach Jam and logged official visits to all four schools. Kentucky’s chances look slim as they target another big man, while Baylor appears to have the most momentum ahead of the early signing period.
YouTube Gold: Highlights From Louisville’s Trip To Kansas
The Duke Basketball Report recaps Louisville’s exhibition win over Kansas on Oct. 21 at Allen Fieldhouse, highlighting freshman Tyran Stokes' impact for KU and Louisville standouts like former Blue Devil Christian Reeves. The piece notes the relevance of the game as Duke prepares to visit Kansas and points out rising prospect JoJo Boumtje Boumtje, who drew limited resistance from Belmont and Tennessee but will face a sterner test against the Jayhawks. Readers get a quick look at the Cardinals' performance and how it stacks up against conference rivals ahead of upcoming matchups.
When college basketball shocked the world: 10 regular-season upsets that still seem impossible
Revisit 10 unforgettable regular-season college basketball upsets, including Chaminade over Virginia, Evansville over Kentucky and Stephen F. Austin over Duke.
Duke, UNC, Kentucky Headline 'Tier 1' Schools Spending $20M+ on CBB Rosters, New CBS Report Says
After the costly failure that was the 2025-26 season, Kentucky is once again hopeful a massive NIL outlay will bring on-court success.
SEC Basketball preseason takeaways: Kentucky/Vols defense, LSU's core and Cole Cloer
A look at the big storylines to watch in SEC Basketball after their latest exhibition game results.
College basketball games today: Friday's exhibition schedule features Kentucky, Michigan, Kansas, BYU and Arizona
Friday's college basketball exhibition schedule features Kentucky, Michigan, Kansas, BYU, Arizona and more. See October 16 tipoff times and streaming information.
Reject Mania Could Hit Duke This Season
He came and he went, one of contemporary college basketball’s vagabonds. Following stints at Kentucky and Kansas State, he paused for a year at Virginia and set a few records for blocked shots before heading off to the NBA. Ugonna Onyenso, a 6-11 center from Nigeria, had 105 blocks during the 2026 season as the […]
10 college basketball preseason narratives we're not buying entering 2026-27
Examining 10 questionable college basketball narratives entering 2026-27, including Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, UConn, Arizona and North Carolina.
Alfred Aboya and John Pelphrey officially hired by Kentucky Basketball
The Kentucky men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Alfred Aboya as an assistant coach and John Pelphrey as the program’s Director of Player Development. Aboya comes to Lexington after serving as head basketball coach at NBA Academy Africa and as the head coach of the Cameroon National Men’s Basketball Team. He has strong […]
Where Kentucky Basketball stands in preseason SEC predicted order of finish and All-SEC teams
On Monday, SEC media revealed their predicted order of finish for the 2027 conference season, with Kentucky Basketball projected to finish seventh. Florida was picked to win the league, followed by Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Vanderbilt ahead of Kentucky. Additionally, Milan Momcilovic was a preseason All-SEC Second-Team selection, while Malachi Moreno was an All-SEC […]
LSU News: LSU suffers tough loss to Kentucky
Welcome to Tiger Tales, a daily roundup of LSU and college sports news! THE ROAR: LSU falls apart late, loses to Kentucky in OT A close defeat. Winners and Losers for LSU After Heartbreaking Kentucky Loss Some great performances, but some dissapointed. Here’s how ex-LSU basketball star Angel Reese played in conference finals Some positve […]
10 nonconference games with huge NCAA Tournament resume implications
These 10 college basketball nonconference games could significantly impact NCAA Tournament resumes in 2026-27, featuring Kentucky, Purdue, Duke and more.
Alfred Aboya joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff after working for NBA Academy Africa
Kentucky Basketball has finally found its new assistant coach, as Alfred Aboya will reportedly take the final spot on Mark Pope’s coaching staff. On Saturday, KSR’s Jack Pilgrim reported that Kentucky was hiring Aboya, who has been the head coach of the NBA Academy Africa program, which is located in Senegal and is run by […]
10 college basketball teams with the biggest questions entering 2026-27
From Duke and Florida to Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina, these 10 college basketball teams face fascinating questions entering the 2026-27 season.
10 College Basketball teams facing the most pressure in 2026-27
Ranking 10 college basketball teams facing enormous pressure in 2026-27, including Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, USC and several national championship contenders.
Ranking the 25 best regular-season games on the 2026-27 college basketball schedule
Ranking the 25 best college basketball regular-season games of 2026-27, including Duke vs. UConn, Florida vs. Texas, Kansas vs. Kentucky and more.
New NCAA Basketball rules could give Kentucky more summer games
Kentucky Basketball could soon have a new way to prepare for the upcoming season. The NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees introduced a legislative package Monday that would allow programs to have up to three dates of summer competition against other four-year schools in the United States. The proposals are not final […]
Homestand Continues as No. 2 Hoosiers Host Kentucky
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Fans unable to attend the match can watch via the Big Ten Network.
Fans blast Week 6 AP Poll for dropping Kentucky out of top 25 despite win over USC
Kentucky dropped out of the Week 6 AP Top 25 despite beating South Carolina on the road. The post Fans blast Week 6 AP Poll for dropping Kentucky out of top 25 despite win over USC appeared first on Saturday Down South .
John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staff
Mark Pope has found a new assistant, as John Pelphrey is joining the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff as the director of player development, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. A UK legend who was part of The Unforgettables, Pelphrey played in Lexington from 1987-92. The Paintsville native would later play professionally in France before beginning his […]
A “special NBA guest” is coming to Big Blue Madness: Who will it be?
It appears Kentucky is planning to have a surprise guest tonight who currently plays in the NBA. Cullen Honohan, also known as Coach All Hail, appears to have been welcomed by Kentucky to gain some behind-the-scenes access and showcase the facilities in and around campus. Honohan has posted videos from the Rupp Arena locker room, […]
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