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Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2026, has yet to make a decision on a school. As of November 1st, 2025, the Nike signature athlete is down to three schools: Kansas, Kentucky, and Oregon. With the high school season wrapping up soon, Stokes’ commitment date could be in the near future. […]
When you think about the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comes to mind. SGA has been the face of the Thunder, winning the league MVP and Finals MVP last season. When he’s been healthy, he’s been dominant again this season. But with SGA missing time due to an injury, another former Kentucky Wildcat has stepped […]
We are several weeks removed from the injury to Kam Williams, and Mark Pope and his staff are trying to piece together the roster after another injury. So far, it has been a whirlwind when it comes to how this roster is playing, leaving a lot of the BBN hopeful that Williams might return before […]
When I first heard of a college team hiring a general manager, I was like “What?! A general manager in college?! I thought that was only for professional sports.” But as it turns out, college sports have a feel of a minor league for professional sports with the advent of NIL and the transfer portal. […]
The Bat Cats got a double dose of good news when they needed it. Nick Mingione provided an update on injured superstar Tyler Bell, and then the Cats followed that up with a nice home win against Western Kentucky. Let’s start with the big news: Nick Mingione provided a nice little update on Tyler Bell […]
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope teased the possibility of an international trip for the Wildcats during his weekly radio show on Wednesday, saying the program is in talks for what could be “an epic foreign tour.” “We do have something in the works,” Pope said. “We have a group that’s come to us and […]
One thing about this Kentucky Basketball season so far? You really just never know what to expect. Here lately, it has been the Denzel Aberdeen, Collin Chandler, and Otega Oweh show. But beyond that, it seems to be a different player stepping up almost every single night. And that includes the completely bizarre case of […]
The Kentucky Wildcats get a desperately needed road win over South Carolina, by a final score of 72-63. With Otega Oweh having an off night and the Cats’ bench giving minimal help, Denzel Aberdeen bailed out the Wildcats on the offensive end with 19 points, five assists, and zero turnovers. In a sluggish win for […]
Good morning, BBN! It wasn’t pretty, but the Kentucky Wildcats picked up a much-needed win last night on the road against South Carolina. They struggled most of the game with finding a flow offensively, but when it mattered most, their clutch player all year, Collin Chandler, came through again. He drained a 3-pointer at the […]
Kentucky Basketball guard Denzel Aberdeen delivered one of the best performances of his career Tuesday night, and he capped it with a memorable postgame moment on the SEC Network. After scoring 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting, hitting 4-of-6 from three, dishing out five assists with zero turnovers, and grabbing four rebounds in 37 minutes, Aberdeen […]
Tuesday night, the Kentucky Wildcats went on the road to Columbia, South Carolina, desperate to end a three-game skid, and they did just that with a 72-63 win over the Gamecocks. It was far from a polished performance. Kentucky managed only 28 points in the first half and struggled for offensive rhythm for much of […]
Kentucky Basketball freshman big man Malachi Moreno continues to grow into one of the Wildcats’ most reliable frontcourt pieces, and Tuesday night in Columbia provided his strongest evidence yet. Moreno finished with 8 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal in Kentucky’s 72-63 win over South Carolina, which is a stat line no Kentucky […]
After months of ups and downs with injuries and momentum swings, Kentucky Basketball has likely locked up its spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats’ 72-63 road win over South Carolina on Tuesday night pushed them to 18-10 overall and 9-6 in SEC play, providing them with stability as Selection Sunday is now less […]
When you needed him most, he delivered. Captain Clutch, Collin Chandler, drilled a 3-pointer with less than two minutes remaining to give Kentucky Basketball a 64-57 lead that helped them eventually take down the South Carolina Gamecocks, 72-63. Chandler only had five points before that shot. Kentucky closed the game on a 13-6 run for […]
Every night is a battle in the Southeastern Conference, and tonight was no different when Kentucky Basketball took the floor against the South Carolina Gamecocks. While Kentucky was expected to win, South Carolina didn’t go down without a fight. The two traded blows from the first tip until late in the second half when the […]
The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to Columbia to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday night. Game time is set for 7:00 PM ET on the SEC Network. The Cats are 6.5-point favorites. Mark Pope’s squad is now 17-10 after dropping three straight games to the Florida Gators, Georgia Bulldogs, and Auburn Tigers. The […]
With Selection Sunday approaching, Kentucky Basketball’s NCAA Tournament outlook is shifting quickly. Last week’s National Media Mock Selection placed the Wildcats as a No. 6 seed, but after Saturday’s loss at Auburn, most bracket projections now show Kentucky sliding to the 7-8 seed range entering a crucial road game at South Carolina. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi […]
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope has been issued a public reprimand and fined $25,000 by the SEC for postgame conduct and comments related to officiating following the Wildcats’ game at Auburn on February 21, the league announced Tuesday. The comments violated SEC Bylaw 10.5.3 and the SEC Commissioner’s Regulation regarding Public Criticism of Officials, […]
Good morning BBN! It is gameday as the Kentucky Wildcats will face off the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia tonight. After a 0-2 week last week, this makes tonight’s game even more important for this season…including NCAA tournament ramifications. That is why the Cats will need a a big performance from their stars tonight in […]
March is still five days away. It feels like it’s already here for the Kentucky Wildcats. They need to win this game Tuesday night. Whether or not it’s a must-win game by technicality, it’s a game they need to win. The Wildcats need to see a win on the board, hoping it will spark a […]
The Kentucky Wildcats will be facing off against the South Carolina Gamecocks tomorrow night as they look to end a three-game skid in SEC play. They will also be doing so with the same roster once again, as tonight’s injury report has been released. Out for Kentucky once again are Jaland Lowe, Jayden Quaintance, and […]
Kentucky Basketball returns to action Tuesday night in a must-win SEC matchup against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena, with tip-off set for 7:00 PM ET on the SEC Network. The Wildcats, who once sat at 17-7 and 8-3 in SEC play, now find themselves at 17-10 and 8-6 in the league after […]
Another week, another new #1. Michigan’s reign atop the world was short-lived, as #3 Duke was on their schedule and usurped the throne with a 68-63 win in Washington, D.C. The Blue Devils are 25-2 now with wins over Michigan, Kansas, Arkansas, Florida, and Michigan State, and losses to only Texas Tech and North Carolina. […]
Greetings, BBN! The weekend games were decisive. Vanderbilt and Tennessee went back-and-forth in a fierce struggle, switching leads 20 times until the Vols went ahead for good in the final minute and prevailed 69-65. Texas A&M also took a stand at Oklahoma and built their winning streak to two in a 75-71 win they badly […]
Following last week’s brutal sweep at the hands of Georgia and Auburn, the Kentucky Wildcats are no longer receiving votes in the AP or Coaches Top 25 Poll. Meanwhile, the women’s team remained at No. 16 in the latest AP Poll. KenPom has Kentucky at No. 31. BartTorvik has the Wildcats at No. 39 in […]