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AP Poll Analysis: Week 18
No change in the top three, as Duke, Arizona, and Michigan had dominant 2-0 weeks where they beat strong competition. The Blue Devils rolled past Virginia, the Wildcats clobbered Kansas, and the Wolverines romped past Illinois 84-70 on the road. Below them, UConn and Florida impressed in the battle for the fourth 1-seed, with the […]
Jayden Quaintance could potentially return during NCAA Tournament, per report
The Kentucky Wildcats might just be on the verge of getting Jayden Quaintance back at some point in the postseason. According to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim, there’s optimism at UK that Quaintance could return to practice soon if his upcoming strength test goes well. The test will gauge how healthy Quaintance’s surgically repaired knee is after […]
Malachi Moreno named SEC Freshman of the Week
Kentucky Basketball freshman center Malachi Moreno has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, marking the first weekly honor of his young career. In last week’s wins at South Carolina and at home vs. Vanderbilt, Moreno averaged 9.5 points (66.7% shooting) and 8.5 rebounds per game. Against South Carolina, Moreno had eight points and a […]
Monday Headlines: Kentucky in the College Basketball Rankings (UPDATE)
Following a 2-0 week, the Kentucky Wildcats are back within striking distance of the top 25 polls. The latest AP Poll has the Cats earning the second-most votes of anyone outside the top 25. The Coaches Poll was not as friendly, as this has Kentucky earning the eighth-most votes of anyone outside the top 25. […]
Kentucky Basketball achieves something not seen since 1990
When you do something for the first time in 36 years, it’s special. When you do something like that at the University of Kentucky, where history is etched everywhere, it’s even more so. That’s exactly what the Kentucky Basketball team did Saturday afternoon in the win over Vanderbilt. When Kentucky knocked off Vanderbilt 91-77, it […]
Denzel Aberdeen hits a milestone that Kentucky needed every bit of
In a season marred by injuries to key players acquired through the transfer portal, Denzel Aberdeen has been an incredible bright spot. Aberdeen leads the Wildcats with 96 assists, and he has just 36 turnovers through 29 games. He’s also averaging 13 points per game and shooting over 37 percent from 3-point range. And according […]
Kentucky’s upset bid comes up short vs. No. 3 South Carolina
I don’t think I have ever heard Historic Memorial Coliseum get as loud as it did today. No. 3 South Carolina was in town, 5 seniors were being honored, Marlana VanHoose sang the national anthem, and Red Panda performed at halftime. Kentucky started the game well enough, but they hit a really rough patch mid-way […]
Otega Oweh continues to reach milestones as Kentucky Basketball transfer
Kentucky Basketball star senior guard Otega Oweh keeps rewriting the record book, and Saturday’s performance added another major milestone to his growing legacy. Oweh has now scored 20 or more points in an SEC game for the 20th time in his career. According to Matt Jones of KSR, it’s the most 20-point SEC games by […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball earns 9 seed in SEC Tournament
Following the conclusion of regular-season play in women’s basketball, the 2026 SEC Tournament bracket has been set. The Kentucky women’s basketball team finished 21-9 overall and 8-8 in league play, enough to earn them the No. 9 seed in the SEC Tournament. They will play 16th-seeded Arkansas (12-19, 1-15 SEC) in the first round (Game […]
Sunday Headlines: Kentucky gets ‘super personal’ win over Vanderbilt
It was barely over a month ago when Kentucky went to Nashville and was thoroughly embarrassed inside Memorial Gymnasium by the Vanderbilt Commodores. Kentucky scored a season-low 55 points in that game on January 27, falling 80-55 to the Commodores. A month later, it was the Wildcats who were dominant in Rupp Arena, defeating Vanderbilt […]
Malachi Moreno answered the bell from the opening tip in Vandy rout
There is a moment in every season where a player steps forward and makes a claim about who they are and where they are going. For Malachi Moreno and Kentucky Basketball, that happened Saturday against Vanderbilt. Just a few weeks ago, Vanderbilt said they looked at the film and knew they could physically outmuscle Kentucky. […]
Otega Oweh calls Kentucky guards “3-headed goat” after Vandy win
Kentucky Basketball senior guard Otega Oweh didn’t hesitate when asked about the Wildcats’ three-guard lineup featuring himself, senior Denzel Aberdeen, and sophomore Collin Chandler. In fact, Oweh gave the trio a nickname on the spot following Saturday’s 91-77 win over Vanderbilt. “Yeah, we’re the three-headed goat. That’s what we’re calling ourselves,” Oweh exclaimed. “But I […]
Mark Pope and Wildcats recap fun win over Vanderbilt
After getting embarrassed in Nashville earlier this season, revenge was firmly on the mind of Kentucky Basketball when the Vanderbilt Commodores traveled to Lexington. And revenge was served in a big way, as Kentucky raced out to an early lead and never looked back while crushing the Dores by a final score of 91-77. The […]
CBS thinks Jayden Quaintance could return to college: JQ’s father says not so fast my friend
Kentucky Basketball forward Jayden Quaintance has become one of the most talked-about mysteries of the Wildcats’ season, and now, with new draft projections and comments from his father, the conversation has intensified even more. Quaintance’s recruitment was dramatic from the beginning. After reclassifying to 2024, he committed to Kentucky under John Calipari, only to reopen […]
Highlights, MVP and Twitter reactions to Kentucky getting sweet revenge on Vanderbilt
That was exactly what the Big Blue Nation needed. In a game the home team dominated from start to finish, the Kentucky Wildcats had an outstanding offensive performance while leading by as many as 22 in a 91-77 win over the No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores. Kentucky improves to 19-10 overall and 10-6 in conference play […]
Kentucky Basketball routs Vanderbilt: 4 things to know and postgame cheers
Kentucky Basketball came into Saturday’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores with their sights set on avenging an embarrassing 25-point loss in Nashville back in January. They did just that, dominating Vandy from the jump for a 91-77 victory. The No. 25 Commodores entered the matchup mirroring UK’s 6-3 conference record and looking to sweep the […]
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt game thread and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon in Lexington. Game time is set for 2:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Cats are 1.5-point favorites. Mark Pope’s squad is now 18-10 after snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over the South Carolina Gamecocks last time out. Kentucky is 9-6 […]
Saturday Headlines: Vanderbilt Gameday
Good morning, BBN! It’s revenge time for the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at 2:00 PM EST. at Rupp Arena. You can watch the game on ESPN. Kentucky scraped by this past Tuesday against a below-average South Carolina team. Otega Oweh probably had his worst SEC performance so far, but luckily, […]
Keys to the game for Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt
Kentucky did what it had to do against South Carolina Tuesday night to all but assure an NCAA Tournament berth. Now, though, it’s time to see just how potent a team the Wildcats can be in the NCAA Tournament. Before that, though, there’s the SEC Tournament. How high can Kentucky climb in the SEC standings […]
Updated NCAA Tournament odds for Kentucky Basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats beat South Carolina on the road on Tuesday. While it was not exactly a performance that inspired confidence, it essentially locked them into the NCAA Tournament. However, the prior three-game slide really impacted their postseason seeding in the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. With a 9-6 conference record, Kentucky is no longer […]
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Kam Williams and Frankie Collins are out
Ahead of their Saturday showdown at Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats and Vanderbilt Commodores have unveiled their SEC Injury Report. For Kentucky, you will be absolutely stunned and shocked to hear that Jayden Quaintance, Jaland Lowe, and Kam Williams all remain out. Williams is out of a walking boot, and Mark Pope is keeping the […]
SEC Basketball Standings Update
Greetings, BBN! The midweek games shook up the pecking order a good bit. Missouri upset Tennessee by four in Columbia to gain a huge Quad 1 win for the resume that also shot them up into a tie for 5th in the league standings. Kentucky snapped its three-game losing streak at South Carolina with a […]
Friday Headlines: To GM or not to GM for Kentucky Basketball
The amount of change that college basketball has endured over the last few seasons has been astronomical. In fact, that can be applied to college sports in general. Who would have thought 5-10 years ago that college athletics programs would be able to pay student athletes up to millions of dollars, and the universities would […]
Kentucky set to host top 2028 PG Kam Mercer for Vanderbilt game
Kentucky Basketball will welcome back Kam Mercer for a second visit later this month, according to Jacob Polacheck with KSR+. Mercer is the No. 2 shooting guard and a top-20 overall player in the class of 2028, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, is expected to attend […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Vanderbilt viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
Kentucky Basketball ended a three-game slide with a win at South Carolina on Tuesday, but it wasn’t exactly a performance that inspired confidence. That said, a SEC road win is a win, and Tuesday’s likely earned the Wildcats a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Now, it’s time to build some momentum. Next up are the […]
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