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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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., 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]