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Kentucky Wildcats News: Will Alex Afari and Mark Mitchell be Eligible This Season?
Good morning, BBN! Football season is nearly upon us, which means the clock is quickly ticking for Alex Afari and his eligibility for this season. Check out the breakdown Alex’s lawyer posted on X, defending his eligibility for this season: Let Alex play! As for Mark Mitchell, while he has committed to Kentucky, there are […]
Mark Mitchell’s attorney threatens the SEC over new eligibility rules
Attorney Ryan Downton of Texas Trial Group, which represents Kentucky Basketball transfer Mark Mitchell and other athletes fighting for a fifth season of eligibility, is now criticizing the SEC’s new policy, telling On3 that the conference’s actions could conflict with existing court orders. “The SEC’s actions put the NCAA in contempt of multiple court orders,” […]
Elite shot-blocker Lewis Uvwo sets visit with Kentucky Basketball
Coach Mark Pope and his staff are working double time right now. They’ve been putting the final touches on this upcoming season’s Kentucky Basketball roster, while also laying the groundwork for next year and beyond. On Tuesday, Eric Bossi of 247 Sports reported that Pope will be hosting 5‑star recruit Lewis Uvwo for an official […]
SEC announces ban for former pros: Does this make Mark Mitchell ineligible?
The SEC is joining the Big Ten in prohibiting players who have moved on to professional sports from returning to play college sports at an SEC school. On Tuesday, the league announced new bylaws to prevent professional players from returning to school. Going forward, SEC schools are not permitted to have an athlete on a roster […]
Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Roster Tracker 2026-27
Following a very busy offseason in Lexington, the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball roster is set following the addition of Missouri Tigers transfer Mark Mitchell. Thanks to a strong transfer portal recruiting class, the Wildcats now have all 15 roster spots accounted for, which are as follows: With the roster set, how would you grade this recruiting […]
What is the ceiling for Kentucky Basketball after adding Mark Mitchell?
Greetings, BBN! It’s turned into quite the offseason for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. After losing much of their production from last season, they had a solid start to the transfer portal season with the additions of Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, and Justin McBride, among others. However, it didn’t quite feel like Kentucky was […]
Malachi Moreno gifts his mom a new car
Throughout this offseason, one of the biggest talking points surrounding Kentucky Basketball is whether Malachi Moreno will take the leap Kentucky hopes for heading into his sophomore season. Moreno truly considered the NBA, with his name mentioned in the first rounds of mock drafts and selected by many teams in the first round before ultimately […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Malachi Moreno vs. Flory Bidunga Debate
Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats roster is once again stacked with talent as Mark Pope looks to make some noise in year three in Lexington. Helping headline the 2026-27 roster is sophomore big man, Malachi Moreno. Moreno returns to UK after going through the NBA Draft process and receiving feedback that he seemed likely […]
Mark Mitchell has a message for BBN
The Kentucky Wildcats wrapped up their roster for the 2026-27 season on Saturday night as they landed a commitment from Missouri transfer forward, Mark Mitchell. Seen as a UK lean for a while if the legal process for a fifth year worked out, Mitchell made it official and will be heading to Lexington for his […]
Reese Alston trims list, and Kentucky Wildcats made the cut
Kentucky Basketball and Mark Pope continue to make moves with high school recruits, as 2027 five-star point guard Reese Alston has included the Wildcats in his top seven, he told Joe Tipton of On3 on Monday. Alston’s top seven also includes Houston, Tennessee, LSU, Vanderbilt, Louisville and Wichita State. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound point guard plays […]
Alex Afari eligibility court date is set
Last week, your timeline was likely littered with litigation chatter as athletes across the country remain committed to securing one final year of eligibility for themselves. Notably, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on Friday that student‑athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 will no longer have any federal protections concerning […]
Kentucky is battling another SEC team for former NFL running back TJ Harden
Last week, we learned that Kentucky Football was in pursuit of former SMU and Seattle Seahawks running back TJ Harden. The recruitment of the veteran running back has been extremely quick, with the college football season coming back in less than a week. Harden is one of 16 athletes who received a temporary restraining order […]
Kenny Minchey is showing “elite” potential for Kentucky
While there’s a lot of excitement around the program right now, there are also a lot of question marks. Will Stein hasn’t coached a game yet. New staff, new schemes, new players. And, perhaps, most importantly, there’s a brand new quarterback. Notre Dame transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey is set to take the reins with limited […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Where should UK Basketball be ranked entering next season?
Kentucky basketball had quite the weekend when news broke that Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell had made his commitment to play for the Wildcats this season. Mitchell fills the program’s final roster spot, allowing media across the country to finally speculate on just how good (or not good) Kentucky will be. Jon Rothstein is one of […]
Kentucky Basketball lands official visit from 5-star recruit Benjamin Berrouet
With Kentucky Basketball finalizing its 2026-27 roster following the addition of Mark Mitchell on Saturday, the Wildcats can now fully turn their attention toward the 2027 recruiting class while also getting an early start on the class of 2028. 5-star power forward Benjamin Berrouet will take an official visit to Kentucky from Friday, Oct. 9, […]
Kentucky Basketball makes the cut for 5-star recruit Nasir Anderson
As Mark Pope and his staff continue to search for their final roster addition for the 2026-27 season, Kentucky is also actively recruiting the 2027 class. The Wildcats have already secured a commitment from 5-star small forward Ryan Hampton, and now they have made the top-10 list for another 5-star prospect. Standout point guard Nasir […]
Alex Afari takes next step in potential return to college
If you’ve heard the popular Green Day song “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” I’m going to put a spin on that title and say wake me up when college sports get leadership. Whether it be from the NCAA or some other governing body, please. I’m begging for some sort of leadership. Not only does […]
New Alabama starting quarterback’s first road start will come at Kentucky
The 2026 football season is almost here. The Kentucky Wildcats will open against Youngstown State, but they have a quick turnaround with the Alabama Crimson Tide coming to town in Week 2. Will Stein will see his first test early and often, and he’s sure to have his work cut out for him against Kalen […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Mark Mitchell Commits and Pittsburgh Volleyball Game Day
Yesterday was a big day for Kentucky Basketball, as Mark Pope and Co. landed a major commitment in the form of Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell. The The 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward was granted a fifth year of eligibility by a judge in Louisville on Friday, and announced his commitment to Kentucky yesterday, providing a major boost […]
Kentucky QB commit Jake Nawrot shines with 4 touchdowns in senior-season opener
Kentucky Football fans got their first look at what 4-star 2027 quarterback commit Jake Nawrot can do during his senior season on Friday night. Nawrot and Hersey faced Carmel in a game that was never particularly close, with the future Kentucky quarterback showing the poise and playmaking ability that has made him one of the […]
Mark Mitchell gives Kentucky Wildcats the No. 1 college basketball transfer portal class
The BBN got to celebrate on Saturday as Missouri transfer Mark Mitchell committed to Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. What started as a slow offseason for the Cats ended up with two top-10-ranked transfers in Mitchell and Milan Momcilovic. Pair that with landing guards in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, and what started off […]
Twitter celebrates Mark Mitchell joining the Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky Basketball made a massive addition Saturday when Missouri Tigers transfer Mark Mitchell committed to the Wildcats. The 6-foot-9, 230-pound Mitchell was originally a 5-star class of 2022 recruit who spent his first two seasons at Duke before playing at Missouri over the last two years. He was supposed to be out of eligibility, but […]
Mark Mitchell commits to Kentucky Basketball
Did someone say one final BOOM to the 2026-27 Kentucky roster? We got it, as Mark Mitchell committed to the Wildcats on Saturday, according to On3’s Joe Tipton. Mark Pope and Kentucky have landed one of the biggest remaining pieces available, as the former Missouri Tigers forward is joining the Cats after receiving a temporary […]
Kentucky Football gets 2 disappointing updates ahead of season opener
When it comes to the injury bug, nobody is more familiar with that bug than Kentucky Wildcats running back Tovani Mizell. Will Stein broke the news on Saturday that the junior running back suffered a season-ending injury and underwent surgery earlier in the week. Mizell was a 3-star recruit from Florida who was once committed […]
Mark Mitchell applies to the University of Kentucky, per report
It’s safe to say Mark Mitchell is very interested in playing for Kentucky Basketball next season. Ever since Mitchell decided to push for one more season of college hoops, Kentucky has been the school getting the most buzz to eventually land his services. And after being granted a TRO on Friday for a fifth season […]
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