Online Home of the Big Blue Nation: Kentucky Wildcats Sports for the Discerning Fan
Good morning, BBN! Big one today. The Kentucky Wildcats head to Atlanta (Catlanta) to take on the Rick Pitino-led St. John’s Red Storm. The game tips at 12:30 PM EST, and you can watch it on CBS. Before the season started, this was, personally, the matchup I looked forward to most. Yes, St. John’s is […]
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It’s that time of year again, when the NFL, college football, and college basketball all converge to create a sports fan’s dream. The College Football Playoff officially kicks off with the first round, and we have everything you need to know on how to watch it from beginning to end, including odds from our friends […]
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The debut of Jayden Quaintance is finally here. According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, Quaintance will make his Kentucky Basketball in Atlanta on Saturday for their CBS Sports Classic matchup vs. Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm. This makes the long-awaited return of one of the best defensive big men in college basketball after […]
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Josh Christian-Young has been named Kentucky Football’s new safeties coach, head coach Will Stein announced Friday. “We are thrilled to welcome Josh Christian-Young to Lexington as our new safeties coach,” Stein said. “Houston’s secondary has played physical, disciplined football, and they have been productive. That’s exactly the standard we want at Kentucky.” Christian-Young, known for […]
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In a game where a successful season was very much in doubt for the Kentucky Wildcats heading into Saturday night, they answered the bell and then some as they cruised past the Indiana Hoosiers 72-60 after outscoring them 40-21 in the second half. Despite being down by seven at halftime, the Wildcats went on a […]
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Kentucky Volleyball came out victorious in an absolute thriller against Wisconsin, defeating the Badgers in five sets last night to reach the championship. The Wildcats were completely rolled in the first set (25-12) but climbed back in the second set (25-22) to even things up. Kentucky dropped the third set (25-21) but won the fourth […]
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Mark Pope did not come to Kentucky Basketball to win 63–58 rock fights. He talked about threes, tempo, analytics, and an offense that would feel like a track meet. Eleven games in, though, the version of Kentucky that actually looks the most dangerous is something else entirely: a group that turns games into a fistfight […]
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Kentucky Volleyball is headed to the national championship after a hard-fought five-set win over Wisconsin on Thursday night, as the Wildcats defeated the Badgers 3-2 in a match that tested every ounce of their resilience. The opening set belonged to Wisconsin as the Badgers took control early and forced Kentucky to play from behind. The […]
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Joe Price III has been named the University of Kentucky football wide receivers coach, head coach Will Stein announced Thursday. “Joe and I go back to our coaching days at UTSA, and I’m thrilled to add him to our staff at Kentucky,” Stein said. “He is energetic, detailed, and connects extremely well with players. He’s […]
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Are we finally about to see the Kentucky Basketball debut of Jayden Quaintance? On Wednesday, The Field of 68 reported that there was a chance Quaintance would play Saturday when Kentucky faces Rick Pitino and St. John’s in the CBS Sports Classic. Now, head coach Mark Pope is leaving the door open for Quaintance to […]
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Cutter Leftwich has been hired as Kentucky’s new offensive line coach, head coach Will Stein announced Thursday. He is currently Oregon’s assistant offensive line coach and run game coordinator. “Cutter is a great addition to our staff,” Stein said. “He knows what it takes to build a tough, disciplined offensive line, and players have thrived […]
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The Kentucky Wildcat Volleyball team is back in action tonight, taking on Wisconsin in the Final Four. The winner of tonight’s matchup advances to the national championship on Sunday to take on either Pittsburgh or Texas A&M. This Wisconsin team will be a tough matchup as the Badgers defeated Stanford and Texas to advance to […]
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Kentucky’s reward for torching its side of the bracket? A date with the program it’s never beaten. Wisconsin comes into the Final Four at 28–4, fresh off a brutal run through Eastern Illinois, North Carolina, No. 2 Stanford, and No. 1 Texas. Meanwhile, Kentucky sits at 29–2 after sweeping Wofford, Cal Poly, and No. 3 […]
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This is a poignant time for UK Athletics. Men’s basketball finally got a win against a Power Four team Saturday night against Indiana, the football program just introduced Will Stein as its new head coach, and the volleyball team is playing in the Final Four Thursday night against Wisconsin. Overshadowing it all, though, is the […]
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Kentucky football is expected to be a player in the recruitment of Florida State transfer cornerback Ja’Brill Rawls, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, as the Wildcats continue to reshape their roster through the transfer portal. Rawls, a former three-star recruit out of Pensacola, Florida, spent three seasons in Tallahassee and enters the portal with […]
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While the action kicks off Friday with Alabama and Oklahoma in an all-SEC brawl to see who faces No. 1 Indiana, the real intrigue for BBN starts Saturday. That’s when your new head coach, Will Stein (Oregon), and defensive coordinator, Jay Bateman (Texas A&M), begin their title chases before coming to Lexington. Do you ride […]
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Kentucky football offensive lineman Jalen Farmer is foregoing his final year of eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft. Farmer started 24 consecutive games on the offensive line for the Wildcats after transferring from Florida after playing two seasons in Gainesville. “My college football journey has been shaped by faith, growth, and the people who […]
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Jay Bateman has been named Kentucky’s defensive coordinator, head coach Will Stein announced Wednesday. “Jay Bateman is one of the most respected defensive minds in college football,” Stein said. “His ability to develop players, create disruptive defenses, and consistently compete at a high level has stood out everywhere he’s been. Jay brings energy, experience, and […]
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Kentucky Basketball suffered a notable recruiting setback this week as 247 Sports national analyst Travis Branham removed his crystal ball prediction for the Wildcats to land class of 2026 5-star power forward Christian Collins. Branham originally placed the prediction in early November, fueling optimism that Collins could commit to Kentucky as the early national signing […]
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Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Volleyball coach Craig Skinner is widely regarded as one of the most consistently successful coaches on the University of Kentucky campus, and really all D1 programs. He has built a culture of excellence that includes nine straight SEC regular-season titles, a recent SEC Tournament championship, 21 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and […]
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Kentucky football saw its offseason roster movement continue on Tuesday, as two wide receivers, David Washington Jr. and Preston Bowman, indicated their intentions to enter the transfer portal. Washington Jr., a true freshman in 2024, appeared in all 12 games for the Wildcats, primarily on special teams. He recorded his first collegiate catch against Murray […]
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The non-conference slate is coming to an end as the Kentucky Wildcats look to find a rhythm before heading into SEC play in a little over two weeks. With games against North Carolina, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and Indiana now in the rearview mirror, the final major conference opponent has arrived. That will be none other […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats have made another addition to their coaching staff, and this one comes from within the SEC. Former Arkansas assistant Kolby Smith will become the Wildcats’ next running backs coach, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. This may be a name familiar to Kentucky fans, as Smith was a standout running back […]
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Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope has poured every ounce of energy into guiding this year’s team after not having a major win through their first four major games they played, but after the challenging stretch, they got a win against Indiana, and now his voice is paying the price. Pope revealed on his radio show […]
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Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein has officially announced the addition of general manager Pat Biondo and assistant general manager Pete Nochta to the program. UK has also retained Josh Pruitt as the director of operations. “I’m thrilled to welcome Pat as our new general manager,” Stein said in a press release. “He has a […]
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