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Twitter celebrates Franck Kepnang and Iveon Lewis becoming Kentucky Wildcats
It was a two-sport haul for the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, and BBN’s timeline could barely keep up. Mark Pope landed a veteran big from the Big Ten in Washington center Frank Kepnang, and Will Stein kept his recruiting heater going by reeling in 4-star pass-catcher Iveon Lewis out of Virginia. Here’s a quick look […]
Franck Kepnang has eligibility questions, but Cam’Ron Fletcher may offer hope for Kentucky
The addition of Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang to Kentucky Basketball has generated excitement, but has also sparked questions from some fans regarding his eligibility status for the upcoming season. Kepnang, a member of the class of 2020, is entering what would be his seventh year of college basketball. However, his situation is not […]
Washington transfer Franck Kepnang commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
Kentucky Basketball has made a polarizing addition to its 2026-27 roster, announcing that Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang has signed with the program. A 6-foot-11, 253-pound native of Cameroon, Kepnang is not yet eligible for next season, as he’s been in college since the 2020-21 season while at Oregon and was briefly recruited out of […]
4-star WR Iveon Lewis commits to Kentucky over Georgia and other major programs
Kentucky Football continues to build momentum in the 2027 recruiting cycle, adding its latest commitment in 4-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound playmaker from Richmond, Virginia. On3’s Hayes Fawcett broke the news first. Lewis chose Kentucky over major programs that had offered scholarships, including Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Indiana, giving first-year […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK enters Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes
Good morning, BBN! Things on the recruiting trail have started to go quiet for the Kentucky Wildcats as they now look to fill out their remaining spots on next season’s roster. While many could just be added as some other role players, it appears the Cats have their sights set on trying to land one […]
Analyst ranks Kentucky’s Will Stein as the No. 2 offensive mind in college football
When Kentucky snatched Will Stein away from Oregon, I think everyone in Big Blue Nation realized the program was getting one of the premier offensive minds in the sport. Stein built a reputation on getting the best out of quarterbacks, no matter where he went. But as he steps into his overarching role in Lexington, […]
NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno ahead of Jayden Quaintance: What about Milan Momcilovic?
Ready for a curveball? The latest NBA Mock Draft from Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor not only has Malachi Moreno going in the first round, but even ahead of Jayden Quaintance. Yes, this projection has Moreno going 24th overall to the New York Knicks, while Quaintance goes 29th to the Cleveland Cavaliers, nearly falling out of […]
Kentucky Basketball will not hire a GM, per Mark Pope
The Kentucky Basketball program will not be hiring a general manager, head coach Mark Pope announced on Friday. Instead, Pope will go with a four-man management team. “In this ever-changing, dynamic college basketball environment, everybody is trying a different solution. For us, instead of hiring a singular GM, we’ve gone with a more comprehensive general […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Keith Bogans Returns to UK
One of the bigger “what-ifs” of the last 30 years when it comes to Kentucky basketball is just how far the 2003 Wildcats could have gone if Keith Bogans had not suffered a severely sprained ankle. That 2003 team was both the SEC regular season (16-0) and tournament champ, losing in the Elite Eight to […]
AFCA backs 24-team College Football Playoff, proposes end to conference title games
The American Football Coaches Association is pushing for major changes to college football’s postseason structure, including a significant expansion of the College Football Playoff. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the AFCA board voted in favor of exploring a 24-team playoff model, a move that would dramatically reshape the sport. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Ross […]
Kentucky Football gets an early bowl projection
Getting to a bowl game in 2026 would be great for the Kentucky Wildcats, especially as they get set to face the second-hardest strength of schedule in college football this year. Will Stein is set to lead the Wildcats in his first season as their head coach. With such a tough schedule, winning six games […]
Kentucky Basketball had planned a summer trip to Jerusalem: Mark Pope asks BBN for new suggestions
Kentucky Wildcats basketball head coach Mark Pope took to social media this week to ask Big Blue Nation for feedback and questions as the offseason continues. Early Thursday evening, Pope posted Round 2 of the few answers he had responded to. Pope answered six questions, from a variety of topics, from what he ate to […]
Mark Pope is excited about Kam Williams and Ousmane N’Diaye; says Kam is ready to start
While the Kentucky Basketball offseason hasn’t been what fans had hoped for thus far, there’s still some real potential with the 2026-27 roster. Part of that is the acquisition of Ousmane N’Diaye, a talented overseas prospect from Senegal who may very well earn the starting 4 spot this season. During his latest Q&A with fans, […]
NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams starting in 2027
It pains me to say this, but the NCAA Tournament is officially moving to a 76-team field. On Thursday, the Division I men’s and women’s basketball committees voted to expand both tournaments from 68 teams to 76, which will begin in the 2027 tournaments, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. The vote was unanimous. This […]
Kentucky Basketball has Zoom meeting with Milan Momcilovic as NBA Draft decision looms
Kentucky Basketball is continuing its aggressive approach in the transfer portal, holding a Zoom meeting with Iowa State transfer forward Milan Momcilovic, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR+. Momcilovic, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward, is also currently testing the NBA Draft waters while weighing his college options for next season. The rising senior forward would bring […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Dan Issel Talks UK Basketball
Dan Issel is one of the legends of Kentucky Basketball. Issel is Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer and one of the best to wear the blue and white, so it was interesting to see Issel join Lou Williams, Michelle Beadle and Chandler Parsons on Run It Back to talk about Kentucky. Maybe the most interesting bit was […]
Kentucky’s Zoom Diallo holds head-to-head edge over Louisville’s Jackson Shelstad
A lot is being made of Louisville and Tennessee doing big-time work in the portal. And I totally get it, they are getting dudes. But the disappointing ending to last season has a lot of people looking at Kentucky Basketball’s roster through hazy goggles. Are there deficiencies? Sure. Are there questions? I think everyone will […]
The new era and a fresh start continues for Will Stein through new upgrades
Everything just feels new with Will Stein being the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. There’s new hope, new messaging, new players, a new era, and a new weight room. That’s right, the Kentucky Football weight room is going to be updated with a $3 million project that was approved by the UK Board […]
Malachi Moreno works out with New York Knicks
For players testing the NBA Draft waters while retaining their collegiate eligibility, the deadline to announce a return to school or stay in the Draft is May 27th. That’s three weeks from today. Malachi Moreno is testing the NBA Draft waters, which was thought to be happening this Spring. While the feeling is that he’s […]
Mark Pope addresses Kentucky Basketball roster, Malachi Moreno NBA decision, and more
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope addressed fan concerns on Wednesday, answering questions about recruiting, the transfer portal, and the Wildcats’ roster outlook heading into the 2026-27 season. With some frustration building among the fan base following missed recruiting targets, Pope took to social media a three-minute video to provide clarity on the program’s direction. […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball signs former top-10 WNBA Draft pick Ajša Sivka
Kenny Brooks and his Kentucky Wildcats have signed international standout Ajša Sivka, it was announced on Wednesday. The school has not yet disclosed how many years of eligibility the 20-year-old Sivka will have. “I am delighted to welcome Ajša to our program,” Brooks said in a press release. “Her combination of size and skill will […]
Marcio Santos commits to LSU over Kentucky
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope was hoping to make another international addition in Maccabi Tel Aviv center Marcio Santos following a recent recruiting trip overseas. However, that trip ultimately proved unsuccessful, as Santos has opted instead to pick LSU over Kentucky, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress. Pope traveled to Israel on Wednesday last […]
Remembering Kentucky Basketball legend and 1958 national champion Adrian ‘Odie’ Smith
The University of Kentucky is mourning the loss of a true legend. Adrian ‘Odie’ Smith, a cornerstone of Kentucky’s storied history and a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, passed away on April 28. He was 89 years old. The university released a statement Monday announcing the passing. Smith leaves behind a legacy that stretches […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: The End for Rachel Lawson?
The Kentucky Softball team lost in the SEC Tournament yesterday in a way that really encapsulated the whole season. The Wildcats were up 3-1 entering the bottom of the 7th, but Mississippi State came back and won in walk-off fashion as Kentucky finished with 3 critical errors in the game. The Wildcats dropped to 1-24 […]
Why the Kentucky Basketball silence is a good thing
If you listen to Kentucky Sports Radio right now, Mark Pope should be standing up on a podium and talking with the media. While Matt Jones and company are openly begging for some kind of communication, even joking about sending up “smoke signals,” the Kentucky basketball program has effectively gone completely dark. Aside from a […]
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