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In the era of the Transfer Portal, redshirting has become almost extinct. But for Kentucky freshman Braydon Hawthorne, it might be the smartest play on the board. Mark Pope revealed this week that the staff is deep in conversation about whether to play the talented freshman or save his eligibility for a time when he […]
On Wednesday night, Kentucky basketball will host Tennessee Tech. For most fans, it’s a tune-up game before North Carolina. But for the man on the opposing sideline, it is a spiritual homecoming he is basking in. John Pelphrey is back. And hearing him talk about what Kentucky means to him is enough to give any […]
No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball is set to hit the road for the first time this season — and it could’ve hardly found a place farther from the Xfinity Center. The Terps will face No. 16 Kentucky in the first game of the Discover Puerto Rico Classic in San Juan. Entering on a seven-game win […]
During his Monday radio show, Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope offered new insight into the development of sophomore phenom Jayden Quaintance and forward Mo Dioubate. Pope said the staff has been easing Quaintance into controlled 3-on-3situations as part of his return-to-contact protocol, but even those drills come with precautions. “We’re in a staff meeting […]
While it remains to be seen when, or even if, we’ll see Jaland Lowe again this season, the Kentucky basketball point guard hasn’t thrown in the towel just yet. On his first Monday radio show of the season, head coach Mark Pope announced that Lowe is back practicing with the team, though it’s just non-contact […]
Michigan State will face East Carolina tomorrow and North Carolina on Thanksgiving Day in the Ft. Myers Classic. The Spartans head to Florida with a 5-0 record which includes impressive wins over Arkansas at home and Kentucky in the Champions Classic. Michigan State is coming off a 84-56 win against Detroit Mercy on Friday. Though […]
In a season that has already taken several sharp turns, Kentucky basketball sits at 4–2 and continues to search for consistency, identity, and reliability heading into Wednesday night’s matchup with Tennessee Tech. After being outplayed in both marquee opportunities, at Louisville inside the KFC Yum! Center and against Michigan State in the Champions Classic in […]
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope made it clear this week: Behind the scenes of every practice, every high-pressure moment, and every difficult stretch of the season, his wife, Lee Anne, is playing a vital role in keeping both him and the program grounded. Following Friday’s blowout win over Loyola Maryland, Pope spoke openly about […]
Louisville played a pretty solid game for three quarters. Unfortunately after a spirited first half that ended with the Cards down 2 (35-37) they seemed to come out flat to start the second half. They only scored 6 points in the third quarter and despite some good runs in the fourth quarter they could never […]
There are reasons for UConn, USC and Tennessee fans to be excited about the class of 2026. Same goes for those that support Duke and Kentucky. But, at least for now, the Texas faithful are on top. This week, the Longhorns and head coach Vic Schaefer secured the commitments of two top-10 2026 recruits: Brihanna […]
Kentucky basketball forward Trent Noah made a strong statement in his return Friday, proving he’s fully back after missing two straight games with an ankle injury. The sharp-shooting wing originally went down in the season opener against Nicholls State, sidelining him for matchups against Valparaiso and Louisville. But against Eastern Illinois, Noah picked up right […]
There’s no denying that the Kentucky basketball program has endured a rough week. Dropping a game to your biggest rival and also losing your starting point guard to injury wasn’t the ideal position to be in prior to Thanksgiving dinner. If you’re a Kentucky fan, it was a joyous sight to see Eastern Illinois’ name […]
Kentucky basketball point guard Jaland Lowe will meet with doctors on Friday to evaluate the status of his injured shoulder and determine whether surgery is required, according to Rob Dauster with The Field of 68. The Pitt transfer guard re-aggravated the injury in practice on Thursday, raising new concerns about a setback that originally occurred […]
Look, the vibes aren’t great now. Fans are angry, concerned, and critical. This is what happens when you lose to your biggest rival and potentially lose your top point guard for the foreseeable future. But this is Kentucky basketball. Fans care. For some, it’s their livelihood. Mark Pope’s postgame press conference lasted just about five […]
There is nothing better than beating your rival. Tuesday night, Louisville proved they are officially back after knocking off Kentucky and their $22 Million roster. Louisville deserves to be in the top 10, along with Duke and possibly UNC. ACC basketball may not quite be back, but the conference may be looking at double the … Continue reading »
Class of 2026 4-star small forward Maximo Adams is set to announce his college decision on Friday, November 14, according to ESPN’s Paul Biancardi. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound wing from Chatsworth, California, will choose between Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan State, and Texas. Adams has been a major recruiting target for Mark Pope, who first offered him […]
Now that we’re over 24 hours past the Louisville game, a lot of people are examining this Kentucky team and where they stand right now. Former Wildcat Travis Ford offered his thoughts on the team, and said the team is still developing its chemistry. “I think the thing Kentucky is searching for more than anything […]
The most alarming part of Kentucky’s 96-88 loss to Louisville wasn’t just the 14 turnovers; it was the complete and total defensive meltdown against the Cardinals’ guards. Mikel Brown Jr. (29 points) and Ryan Conwell (24 points) looked unstoppable. When Mark Pope was asked about his team’s inability to create any defensive pressure (Louisville had […]
Mark Pope began his press conference with congratulations for Louisville, but quickly turned to a brutally honest assessment of his own team, calling the performance “extremely poorly” and an “incredibly disappointing” product for Kentucky basketball. But the entire game —and Kentucky’s core issue —was summed up by one stat line. Louisville had 20 assists and […]
Tuesday night was the first truly loaded slate of high-major basketball … but it also provided plenty of gems in the mid-major world. Here’s what you may have missed if you were watching Louisville/Kentucky or Texas Tech/Illinois. Yale is pounding teams The two-time reigning Ivy League NCAA Tournament representative has gotten off to a scorching […]
I guess I really didn’t mean what I said. Sorta. To one and all in extremely anticipation for this edition of U of L vs. UK, I was adamant. I wish they didn’t play the game. Too much emphasis is placed upon it. I am really looking forward to Wednesday morning when it will be […]
Class of 2026 5-star small forward Baba Oladotun will announce his college decision on Wednesday, November 19, at Blake High School, according to ESPN’s Paul Biancardi. The 6-foot-10, 195-pound wing from Silver Spring, Maryland, is choosing between Arkansas, Georgetown, Kentucky, and Maryland. Oladotun was originally part of the class of 2027, where he was ranked […]
Whenever an outsider asks me to try and explain the significance of basketball in the state of Kentucky, there’s always one story that pops into my head before any other gets there. I was working at a law firm downtown in 2009, and on this particular day I was watching the front desk while the […]
The recruitment of class of 2026 5-star power forward Christian Collins continues to heat up, and Kentucky basketball is right in the middle of it. On Monday, 247 Sports recruiting analyst Travis Branham placed a Crystal Ball prediction for Collins to commit to Kentucky, giving it a confidence rating of 7/10. This comes after Rivals […]
Kentucky basketball fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as head coach Mark Pope won’t be missing the biggest game of the early season. Just two days after announcing he might have to serve jury duty this week, Pope shared on social media Sunday that he’s officially off the hook. The news came after Pope […]