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How many wins does Kentucky Football need for a successful 2026 season?
Greetings, BBN! We’re getting closer and closer to the first season of the Will Stein era, though it may be difficult to judge what will make this year a ‘successful’ campaign for Kentucky Football. After all, Kentucky is set to face one of the five hardest schedules in college football this fall, which obviously makes […]
Kentucky Basketball self-reports NCAA violation involving Tyran Stokes and Mo Williams
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff is nearing the end of portal madness, with just one roster spot remaining ahead of the 2036-27 season. During the period, a Wildcats assistant coach broke a minor NCAA rule on social media. All college coaches are forbidden from mentioning a recruit’s name until they’ve officially committed. This rule prevents […]
Recruiting expert picks UCLA for Nikola Kusturica
This may not be the most timely piece of news with Milan Momcilovic making the local rounds and Mitch Barnhart retiring after today, but this is worth reporting. After being projected to Kentucky at 247 Sports just two weeks ago, Nikola Kusturica is now being projected to another school. On Tuesday, Travis Barham of 247 […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Milan Momcilovic explains why he chose UK
Good morning, BBN! There is plenty of excitement surrounding the Kentucky Wildcats this summer as Mark Pope and his staff look to make some noise in Year 3. One of those key players? Milan Momcilovic. The Iowa State sharpshooter chose the Cats over Louisville and Arizona, and is now set up to be one of […]
Mason Williams talks about committing to Kentucky and his desire to make an impact
Kentucky’s 2026 high school recruiting class was the first in two decades that did not feature a top-100 prospect. Mason Williams, one of the Wildcats two high school commits of the class and the only one ranked as four-star or higher, is aware that it is not the standard at Kentucky, but taking the opportunity, […]
Mark Pope has record-breaking expectations for Milan Momcilovic
Brace yourselves, Big Blue Nation. No, it’s not going to literally rain inside Rupp Arena this winter. But in terms of raining 3s, you can go ahead and forecast, even expect, that to happen. That’s because Kentucky Basketball landed the best shooter in the country, Milan Momcilovic, earlier this month. Momcilovic is going to fit […]
Could Anthony Davis head to Golden State with LeBron James?
NBA Free Agency opens up on Tuesday as teams across the league are looking to find their missing pieces to make a run in the league next season. With plenty of former Kentucky Wildcats scattered across the NBA, it is one former No. 1 overall pick that could make some noise in free agency this […]
Zoom Diallo immediately fit right in at “dream school”
When Kentucky Basketball was coming so close to landing top high school recruits and transfers, but ultimately just missing out on them, Mark Pope and his staff needed a player like Zoom Diallo to get on the board. Diallo has referred to Kentucky as his “dream school.” “When I came on my visit, I came […]
Does Jayden Quaintance’s reported surgery change his Kentucky Basketball legacy?
Jayden Quaintance played just four games at Kentucky Basketball, raising an uncomfortable question that doesn’t have an easy answer: How should Big Blue Nation remember him? For some fans, he is just another 5-star talent who arrived in Lexington and failed to make an impact. For others, he represents one of the biggest what-if stories […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Otega Oweh Realizes NBA Dream
Former Kentucky basketball star and fan-favorite Otega Oweh had his dreams come true when he heard his name called in the second round of last week’s NBA draft. He was taken 41st overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, a pick which OKC acquired in a trade with the Miami Heat. Oweh joins former Wildcats Shai […]
Early 2027 NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno projected as a lottery pick
The 2026 NBA draft finished on Wednesday, so all the names have been called, and the teams have made their selections. So, now we must do the natural, immediate next step: Look ahead to next year’s draft! As Kentucky Basketball fans, we got to hear two former Wildcats get their names called during the 2026 […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Hawthorne Brothers Living the UK Dream
Growing up in Beckley, West Virginia, about 4 hours from Lexington, Braydon and Zyon Hawthorne are living their childhood dreams – playing for the Kentucky Wildcats. Braydon, of course, was a member of the Kentucky Wildcats team last year, but now, he’s joined by his younger brother, Zyon. Zyon, a point guard, signed with Kentucky […]
This is a really likable Kentucky Basketball team
Justin McBride spoke for nearly 35 minutes on Thursday at a media availability that included him, Zoom Diallo, and Braydon Hawthorne. Most of the media members, including me, originally flocked to Diallo’s dais, but as McBride kept enlightening the pool of reporters present, the conversation kept going. Reporters played off of McBride’s energy, continuing to […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Collin Chandler opens up about leaving UK
Good morning, BBN! Collin Chandler found himself at the center of social media on Friday after a clip from a BYU podcast made the rounds, with many Kentucky fans believing the former Wildcat took a shot at the program. In the viral clip, Chandler said he wanted to be part of “a program that cares […]
Malachi Moreno: “Next year is my year”
Big Blue Nation was ecstatic when Malachi Moreno announced his withdrawal from the NBA Draft and his subsequent decision to come back to Kentucky Basketball for his sophomore season. It was a big decision, giving Kentucky a formidable player in their frontcourt and a player Mark Pope thinks could be among the best centers in […]
Roundup of Kentucky Basketball summer highlights from this week
The Kentucky men’s basketball socials continue to bring us exactly what Big Blue Nation is craving in late June, sneak peeks! We received some last week and have now landed a few on our timelines this week, so let’s talk about them. First of all, this play is something Kentucky fans better get used to, […]
Kentucky Wildcats land 4-star Bluegrass prospect Tyler Fryman
Kentucky Football has added another significant piece to its 2027 recruiting class, as 4-star wide receiver Tyler Fryman has officially flipped his commitment from Louisville Baseball to the football Cats. Fryman, a 5-foot-11, 179-pound standout from Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, has long been considered one of the top athletes in the Commonwealth. The Beechwood star originally […]
College Football 27 player ratings revealed for Kentucky Wildcats
We are now just days away from the release of EA Sports College Football 27. The game comes out in less than a week for the public to get their hands on. The regular release of the game will be July 9, but it will come out on July 2 for anyone with the MVP […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: 2026 UK Athletics Hall of Fame Class
UK Athletics released this year’s Hall of Fame class on Thursday with several big-time names leading the way. Standing out on top is Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a national champion in his one season at Kentucky and former No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft that following summer. He averaged just under 12 points seven rebounds […]
Kentucky Football lands QB transfer Callum Wither for the 2026 season
Kentucky Football has landed a quarterback commitment. Callum Wither, from Ontario, Canada, will join the Wildcats this fall, according to Justin Dunk of 3 Down Nation. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound quarterback has had an unconventional path in college football. Wither joined the Ohio Bobcats in 2022, but never saw the field. After three seasons, Wither transferred […]
Kentucky Basketball reveals SEC opponents in a different way than usual
Kentucky Basketball released its 2026-27 SEC slate in an unconventional manner on Thursday. Kentucky men’s basketball socials collaborated with NBA Paint (NBA Paint on Twitter, nbapaints on Instagram), a popular social media brand that shares simple, fun, and humorous pieces of artwork showcasing different aspects of the NBA world. The paint in the brand name […]
Kentucky Football adds 4-star recruit Sean Fox to growing top-25 class
Kentucky Football continued its strong run on the recruiting trail on Thursday with a commitment from class of 2027 4-star linebacker Sean Fox. The 6-foot-4.5, 219-pound defender from Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central chose the Wildcats over a lengthy list of Power Four programs, including Georgia, Clemson, Notre Dame, and others. Fox is rated as the […]
2026 Kentucky Football promotional schedule announced
The 2026 Kentucky Football promotional schedule and fan themes have been announced for all seven home games at Kroger Field this fall. Yes, for the first time in what feels like ages, Kentucky is actually announcing its fan themes well in advance of when each game will take place, unlike in the past when these […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: New NBA Cats
Now that the smoke has cleared from the NBA Draft, it seems like Kentucky’s two draftees found themselves in really good situations. Starting off with Jayden Quaintance, who found himself in a really good spot being selected 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. Quaintance lands on a Spurs team coming off an appearance in […]
Mark Pope compares Justin McBride to former Wildcat Julius Randle
The Kentucky Basketball team started practicing earlier this month, and one of the biggest surprise performers thus far has been James Madison transfer Justin McBride. One reason for that is the offseason work he has put in before arriving in Lexington. McBride, who previously played for Oklahoma State, Nevada, and most recently, James Madison, is […]
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