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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 […]
Twitter celebrates Otega Oweh going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Draft
Kentucky Basketball fans had plenty to celebrate Wednesday night as former Wildcat guard Otega Oweh officially became the latest player from Lexington to reach the NBA. Oweh was selected with the No. 41 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat before reports surfaced that he would be […]
Kentucky Basketball star Otega Oweh goes to OKC Thunder in 2026 NBA Draft
After spending two seasons in Lexington, Otega Oweh has found his NBA home. During the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, Oweh was selected 41st overall on Day 2. He’ll now team up with former Kentucky Wildcats Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace for one of the NBA’s top championship contenders. Heading into the draft, […]
How good of a season must Kentucky have to keep Mark Pope off the hot seat?
Greetings, BBN! It’s been quite the roller coaster of an offseason for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball program. Following a 22-14 season that ended with a blowout in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Pope watched much of his roster leave Lexington, then struggled to fill it out when the transfer portal first opened. Thankfully, Kentucky […]
Reporter believes Kentucky’s chances with Nikola Kusturica are fading
Messageboards and social media were ablaze when it seemed Nikola Kusturica was on the verge of joining Kentucky Basketball. The 17-year-old pro is being called “one of the top international prospects in the world.” One reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader believes Kentucky’s chances have evaporated in the summer heat. On ESPN Radio this week, Ben […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: NBA Draft Day 2
Good morning, BBN! Day 1 of the NBA Draft was a success, with so many kids realizing their childhood dreams. For Kentucky specifically, Jayden Quaintance was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th pick. Despite the up-and-down story of his time at UK, I’m happy for the kid. He’s worked really hard to […]
Jayden Quaintance could have procedure that sidelines him for 6 months
Jayden Quaintance is a very talented basketball player. Need proof? Quaintance was drafted 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft Tuesday night, despite potentially needing a procedure that could sideline him for a good chunk of his rookie season. Players have to have talent to be drafted into the NBA, so […]
Iveon Lewis flips from Kentucky to South Carolina; Tyler Fryman decommits from Louisville
The Kentucky Football team got some bad news and some potentially good news on Tuesday. On the positive side, class of 2027 wide receiver target Tyler Fryman decommitted from Louisville, where he was committed to play baseball. But following an official visit to Kentucky over the weekend, the Cats could gain a commitment from the […]
What the Spurs are getting from new NBA Draft pick Jayden Quaintance
Jayden Quaintance is now officially a professional hooper after being selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While it wasn’t quite the lottery projections Quaintance was getting for much of his college career, it’s still a tremendous situation to be drafted into, arguably the best landing […]
ESPN’s final 2-round NBA Mock Draft has concerning update on Jayden Quaintance
Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is set to tip off tonight, and while one former Kentucky Wildcat is expected to hear his name called, it’s not a done deal. When Jayden Quaintance first declared for the draft, many mock draft projections had him safely in Round 1, and some even had him going […]
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