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Kentucky vs. South Carolina game discussion and pregame reading
It is gameday for the Kentucky Wildcats, who are in Columbia for a date with Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. With a 4:15 PM ET kickoff on SEC Network, the Cats will look to end a four-game losing skid in this series, their last win coming in 2021 at this very stadium. Will […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: South Carolina Gameday
Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at 4:15 PM EST in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks have had the Cats’ number over the last four years, with the last two games getting out of hand, and everyone remembers Shane Beamer’s subliminal shot at Mark Stoops when he mentioned […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
We are now a third of the way into the first season of the Will Stein era. Entering October with a 3-1 record shows early signs of progress, but Kentucky Football’s schedule is about to get considerably tougher. That starts on Saturday when the Wildcats travel to Columbia to take on Shane Beamer and the South […]
Kentucky Football has a chance to turn the tables on South Carolina 12 years later
To understand the stakes of Saturday’s matchup in Columbia, rewind the tape 12 years to October 4, 2014. That night at Commonwealth Stadium, Mark Stoops secured a signature win that truly launched his tenure. Kentucky was coming off a miserable 2-10 opening season and had dropped 13 of its last 14 matchups against South Carolina. […]
7 things we learned from Big Blue Madness 2026
The college basketball season has officially begun with tonight’s Big Blue Madness. Friday night at Rupp Arena gave us our first look at the Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams, both of whom will enter the season as top-25 teams looking to make deep March Madness runs. With that in mind, here’s what we learned […]
The best moments and Twitter reactions from Big Blue Madness
When it’s Big Blue Madness, basketball season is officially underway in the Bluegrass. Friday night, a sold-out Rupp Arena welcomed the men’s and women’s teams in their first looks at both of them ahead of their upcoming seasons. It was a raucous crowd, with excitement building for the season. Women’s Team shows off shooting ahead […]
Kentucky vs South Carolina Injury Report: DJ Miller and Tavion Wallace ruled out
It is almost gameday for Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. An important game for both teams, they will both take the field shorthanded tomorrow afternoon. For Kentucky, they will be without several key contributors as DJ Miller, Alex Afari, Tavion Wallace, […]
Twitter reactions to Kentucky hiring John Pelphrey
On Friday, Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope added an “Unforgettable” to the staff in the director of player development role. John Pelphrey, from Paintsville, played for the Wildcats from 1987-1992. He’s since spent over three decades coaching in assistant and head coaching roles from 1993-2026. Now, he returns to his old Kentucky home, this […]
Alex Afari, Mark Mitchell, and Seth Trimble among players now ineligible after NCAA wins appeal in Kentucky
As the college football season rolls along while college basketball nears its return, a major development came late Friday that affects both sports. The Kentucky Court of Appeals has dissolved the temporary injunction that had allowed athletes in the class of 2022 to play this season. Players involved in the Kentucky lawsuit vs. the NCAA […]
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, […]
Big Blue Madness 2026 preview, how to watch, and open discussion
The college basketball season is officially here for the Kentucky Wildcats, as the men’s and women’s teams will take the court during Big Blue Madness on Friday night at Rupp Arena. This will be the first opportunity for fans to see the teams together, aside from the open practice that head coach Mark Pope held during […]
Kentucky Basketball makes top 25 in pair of new rankings, but Mark Pope’s ceiling hinges on his guards
Mark Pope is a big believer in signs. Before last season, he kept saying he saw the number 9 everywhere. That never materialized into a banner, mostly due to a barrage of injuries. But this year, another number keeps popping up around Kentucky basketball. 19. That is where both CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish and Andy […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Big Blue Madness Begins and CJ Rosser Visits
Kentucky Football has been the talk of the Bluegrass the last few weeks, allowing Big Blue Madness to potentially sneak up on some UK fans. The signature event for Kentucky Basketball is scheduled for this evening at Rupp Arena, as both the men’s and women’s teams will kick off their 2026-2027 seasons. Men’s head coach […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Louisville Cardinals time and TV channel confirmed
Kentucky Basketball’s matchup with Louisville was the third game of the season for both teams. It was played on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, the earliest date ever for Kentucky vs. Louisville on the hardwood. This year, the game is on a more traditional date on Saturday, December 12th. But there is a unique element […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Injury Report: Tavion Wallace is questionable
The Kentucky Wildcats are getting prepared to head to Columbia as they face off with Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. In what has become a pivotal game for the Gamecocks, the Cats are going to look to spoil the party and move to 4-1 on the season. However, for the first time this […]
Kentucky Basketball posts opening for assistant coach position
We’re just days removed from Kentucky Basketball Media Day, where Mark Pope was asked numerous things, one of them being the potential to add another coach to the staff with an assistant role still open. On Monday, Pope’s answer was, “Technically, there’s no exact right number on our staff. I like our staff so much […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Lance Heard to Bengals in NFL Mock Draft
Could Kentucky have a first-round pick on its offensive line? A new mock draft from CBS Sports has Wildcats offensive tackle Lance Heard being picked 25th overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. “Heard would fit in on the Bengals’ line in the run game where he’s a certified people mover. He wouldn’t […]
Nyck Harbor will present a major test for Kentucky defense
South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor is one of those guys who, when he steps on the football field, you notice him right away. At 6-foot-5, he is taller than most every cornerback who will line up against him. But his secret weapon is that he is probably faster than them, too. NFL scouts estimate […]
Kentucky’s presence was felt throughout NBA Media Days
With NBA Media Days taking place this week, let’s take a look at some of the notable stories involving former Kentucky Wildcats. Milwaukee Bucks We’ve seen in the past that professional organizations tease some of their players by sneaking in a hat or shirt from another team for them to sign, and the reactions are […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina Injury Report: DJ Miller is doubtful
The Kentucky Wildcats and South Carolina Gamecocks have released their first injury reports. For Kentucky, the big news is wide receiver DJ Miller is listed as doubtful. That would be a major loss to a wide receiver room that isn’t exactly deep. Starting long-snapper Cole Marszalek is also doubtful, and backup cornerback Grant Grayton has […]
Malachi Moreno believes Ousmane N’Diaye has All-American potential
When Ousmane N’Diaye committed to Kentucky on April 24, most fans would have been lying if they said they had heard of him. Now, with the season less than a month away, Big Blue Nation has learned more and more about him over the offseason. From learning he technically committed while watching the Michael Jackson […]
Kentucky Football hints at throwback game when LSU visits on October 10
Historically, Kentucky Football fans haven’t had all that much to look forward to once the month of October arrived. Under Will Stein’s leadership, the Cats are aiming to change that unfortunate fact in 2026. So far, they’re off to one heck of a start through four games. UK currently ranks 24th in the nation after […]
Kentucky vs. South Carolina game glance, opening odds, and early prediction
No. 24 Kentucky football did not look its best in the first half against South Alabama, but the Wildcats took a 24-21 lead into halftime thanks to a two-minute stretch that featured a rushing touchdown, an interception, and a field goal just before the break. The second half was a complete 180, as Kentucky shut […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Paul Osaruyi recaps UK Basketball visit
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky welcomed one of the top big men in the 2027 recruiting class to Lexington over the weekend, with four-star center Paul Osaruyi making his first official visit to UK. The 6-foot-9, 225-pound prospect got an up-close look at Mark Pope’s program, spending time around the team and watching the Wildcats practice. […]
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