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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 […]
ABS is coming to the SEC Baseball Tournament
If you’ve watched any Reds games and Major League Baseball in general this spring, you’ve probably seen ABS at least once in a game. Teams now have the ability to challenge a pitch if they think it’s a ball or a strike. They can challenge as many times as they would like, just as long […]
Mark Pope wants to hear your questions about the state of Kentucky Basketball
It’s been a quiet offseason for Kentucky Basketball when it comes to Mark Pope publicly speaking. Outside of a couple of tweets and some press release quotes for assistant coaching hires, Pope has been oddly quiet, but that finally changed on Tuesday. In a brief video posted on Twitter, Pope called on fans to send […]
Malachi Moreno nearly cracks the first round in new NBA Mock Draft
The Kentucky Wildcats are nearing completion of their 2026-2027 basketball roster, with just a couple more spots to fill. Kentucky native Malachi Moreno was expected back on the team after he tested the NBA Draft waters. However, some recent draft rankings and projections have left some wondering if he could actually stay in this year’s […]
University of Kentucky considers multiple athletic director models including split leadership structure
The University of Kentucky is evaluating multiple organizational structures for its next athletic director as the school prepares for a major leadership transition following Mitch Barnhart’s planned retirement in June. Two months ago, it was announced that Barnhart would step down, prompting Kentucky to begin a national search. Since then, UK President Eli Capilouto has […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Former Cats remaining in the NBA Playoffs
Good morning, BBN! It is officially one of the greatest times of the sports calendar as the NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing. Now, while there are not a lot of former Kentucky Wildcats riddled across the NHL, there are plenty of them in the NBA. On top of that, there are still […]
Kentucky Basketball not in in ESPN’s way-too-early 2026-27 rankings
It’s still early, and Kentucky Basketball’s roster likely isn’t completely finished yet, but national projections headed into a critical Year 3 for Mark Pope are not the most optimistic. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello recently released his Way-Too-Early Top 25, and Kentucky didn’t make the cut. In fact, Kentucky didn’t make the cut of the next five […]
Kentucky now projected in the NCAA Baseball Tournament
The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team is on the brink of finishing up their regular season campaign. They only have two SEC series remaining for the season, as they’ll play Florida and Arkansas, with a midweek game against Northern Kentucky on the schedule. In On3 analyst Jonathan Wagner’s latest NCAA Tournament projection, the Wildcats are now […]
UK eyes Memorial Coliseum naming rights deal in major revenue push
The University of Kentucky is considering selling naming rights to Memorial Coliseum as part of an ongoing effort with its multimedia rights partner JMI Sports to generate additional revenue for the athletics department. Last week, JMI Sports President Paul Archey told the Champions Blue LLC board of governors that Memorial Coliseum naming rights is one […]
Tyler Bell and Braxton Van Cleave earn weekly SEC honors
Following the Kentucky Wildcats’ series victory over No. 24 Tennessee, Tyler Bell and Braxton Van Cleave have each earned weekly SEC honors. Bell was named the SEC Co-Player of the Week, while Van Cleave earned Freshman of the Week honors for their. Both players led the charge for an offense that scored 30 runs in […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Kentucky Basketball Roster Watch
Despite it being the first week of May, Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and his staff are still working tirelessly to finish building out their roster for the upcoming season. Other than incoming freshman Mason Williams, Kentucky has struck out on some big time names like Tyran Stokes along with several coveted players in […]
Trent Noah shows off Kentucky knowledge with Derby Day prediction
A lot of people walked away from the Kentucky Derby with empty pockets, but not Trent Noah. His premonition may have led to a big payday. I’ve been to Churchill Downs, and I know a lot of people may disagree, but I much prefer a nice day over at Keeneland. Not to take anything away […]
Bart Torvik ranks Kentucky Basketball No. 45 in early 2026-27 projections
College basketball analyst Bart Torvik has released his early projections for the 2026–27 season, and the outlook for Kentucky remains uncertain. Despite an incomplete roster, Kentucky currently sits at No. 45 nationally in Torvik’s rankings, with a projected No. 12 finish in the Southeastern Conference. The Wildcats trail several conference rivals, including Arkansas (No. 5), […]
Obinna Ekezie Jr. commits to Louisville and reclassifies into 2026
Obinna Ekezie Jr., one of the top players in the 2027 class and a Kentucky Basketball target, has made his decision. Ekezie, the fourth overall-ranked prospect and second-ranked center, has committed to the school down the road, the Louisville Cardinals, and will reclassify to 2026, choosing them over other finalists, Arkansas, BYU, Kentucky, and Maryland. […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Golden Tempo wins the Kentucky Derby
Good morning, BBN! It was a wild race for the Kentucky Derby this year as we saw Golden Tempo come from the back of the pack down the home stretch to pull off an upset win over the heavy favorite this week in Mike Repole’s horse, Renegade. Alongside an impressive win for Goldn Tempo, it […]
Governor Andy Beshear criticizes UK leadership, compares it to James Ramsey
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear publicly criticized leadership at the University of Kentucky this week, raising concerns about governance, transparency, and decision-making at the state’s flagship university. Appearing on The Deener Show on Wednesday, Beshear compared the current situation at UK to events at the University of Louisville in 2016, when former president James Ramsey resigned […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Kentucky Derby Day Edition
Good morning, BBN! It is Derby Day in the Bluegrass State as all eyes in the sports world will turn to Churchill Downs for the 152nd Kentucky Derby. The crowds have been filling up Louisville this week as racing fans flock to town to watch which horse will win the run for the roses. Giving […]
Big-time WR Iveon Lewis moves up decision date as Kentucky gets several recruiting predictions
Wide receiver is skyrocketing in terms of value. If a quarterback has one or more elite, play-making wide receivers, that offense can take off into the stratosphere and create highlight reel plays week after week. For the Kentucky Wildcats, they’ve already made several big moves in their class of 2027 recruiting, including a commitment from […]
Stefan Joksimovic is not an option for Kentucky Basketball
After missing out on many of his top transfer portal and high school recruiting targets, Mark Pope is now looking to the international route to finalize the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball roster. One name rumored to be in the mix was Stefan Joksimovic, a tantalizing prospect from Europe who could end up being a first-round pick […]
Malachi Moreno among 3 Wildcats invited to NBA Combine; Milan Momcilovic among other notables
Three former Kentucky Wildcats have received invites to the NBA Combine. Malachi Moreno, Otega Oweh, and Jayden Quaintance are among 73 players who have been invited to the combine this year to work out in front of NBA scouts and front-office personnel. The player most Kentucky fans will be watching closely is Moreno. Moreno has […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Duke – Amazon deal is type of innovation UK needs
Good morning, BBN! The world of college athletics is quickly changing as eligibility rules start to come into focus, but it is still NIL that has the college sports world on edge. As revenue sharing has become legal, the old world of college athletics is gone, meaning you have to be innovative to get to […]
Kentucky’s newly finalized backcourt trio has potential but also a midrange problem
The Kentucky Wildcats have officially locked in their backcourt, unless a surprise player emerges. With the confirmed signing of Washington State transfer and Kentucky native, Jerone Morton, Mark Pope has assembled a guard trio of Morton, Washington transfer Zoom Diallo, and Furman transfer Alex Wilkins. On the surface, having three experienced, productive guards is a […]
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