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Box score, MVP and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s brutal defeat at Auburn
Down 66-60 with just over three minutes remaining, things were looking bleak for the Wildcats. Then, just as he has so many times in his two seasons with the Wildcats, Otega Oweh took over. Oweh finished with a game-high and career-high 29 points, but it wasn’t enough. Keshawn Murphy’s put-back jumper with just over a […]
Kentucky Basketball loses heartbreaker to Auburn: 5 things to know and postgame banter
Well, that was brutal to say the least. Kentucky Basketball’s game against the Auburn Tigers was a rollercoaster. It was a back-and-forth affair in the first half, with Kentucky gaining the upper hand late. Kentucky at one point looked like it could run away with it early in the second half, but the Tigers battled […]
Kentucky vs. Auburn game thread and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to the Plains to take on the Auburn Tigers on Saturday night. Game time is set for 8:30 PM ET on ESPN. The Cats are 3.5-point underdogs. Mark Pope’s squad is now 17-9 after dropping two straight games to the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs. The Florida loss was […]
Saturday Headlines: Auburn Gameday
Good morning, BBN! The Cats are back in action today as they take on the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn. It tips off at 8:30 PM EST. and you can watch it on ESPN. It’s been a pretty rough week for all things Kentucky Basketball. The loss to Florida was acceptable, but losing […]
The latest SEC and NCAA Tournament odds for Kentucky Basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats’ late-season slide has reshaped their postseason outlook, dropping them in both the SEC title race and national odds following two straight losses. Many fans and analysts expected a road loss at Florida, but few predicted Georgia would walk into Rupp Arena and hand Kentucky a surprising upset on Tuesday night. The Wildcats […]
Players to watch and keys to the game for Kentucky at Auburn
For all of the things that have gone wrong this season and in Mark Pope’s first two seasons as the Kentucky Basketball head coach, there is one thing that hasn’t happened, and that’s losing three in a row. Every time this team, or last year’s team, has lost consecutive games, they have always responded. That […]
Kentucky vs. Auburn Injury Report: Denzel Aberdeen is probable
The Kentucky Wildcats and Auburn Tigers have released their SEC injury report ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Neville Arena. For Kentucky, the usual injury trio of Kam Williams, Jaland Lowe, and Jayden Quaintance are out. However, there’s a new addition in Denzel Aberdeen, who is probable to play. Being listed on the injury report means […]
It’s gut-check time for Kentucky Basketball
Tuesday night’s loss to Georgia is as frustrating as it gets. It’s not a good loss at all. Every ounce of goodwill that Kentucky built up by sweeping Tennessee, beating Arkansas, and taking Florida 12 rounds is temporarily gone. The same pitchforks aimed at Mark Pope earlier this season are now back in full force, […]
SEC Basketball Standings Update
Greetings, BBN! The midweek games had been pretty mediocre most of January and February—until this week! Some bonkers basketball took place Tuesday and Wednesday night as Georgia upset Kentucky at home, Texas and Texas A&M barely squeaked past LSU and Ole Miss, Missouri beat Vanderbilt 81-80 after almost blowing a 15-point lead, and to top […]
Friday Headlines: Mark Pope wants more from Otega Oweh
Otega Oweh put together a very impressive first year as a Kentucky Wildcat and nearly turned pro last summer. Instead, he decided to return to Lexington to work on his game and further improve his NBA draft stock. That mission is going incredibly well as he’s increased his points per game, assists and steals averages […]
If you’ve been waiting for the College 2K update, we’ve got good news for UK Basketball fans
Earlier this season, it was announced that 2K Sports would be developing a college basketball experience for its popular NBA2K franchise. They rolled a big fancy truck out across campuses in the US to get face and body scans of the players. News just dropped that the update will be released in 2 days. Kentucky […]
Will Stein aims to own the Commonwealth when it comes to recruiting
The University of Kentucky’s rivalry with the Louisville Cardinals always delivers the goods when it comes to producing dramatic storylines. Generations of fans on both sides of the aisle have their own unique examples of how they were passionately raised to handle the divide between the Commonwealth’s heated foes. The bad blood has never been […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt gets a new start time and TV channel
Earlier this season, Kentucky women’s basketball felt the sting of disrespect. The Cats went to Baton Rouge for a top-15 SEC clash. That game turned into one of the best games of the season with Tonie Morgan cashing in from deep as time expired to give Kentucky a massive road win. ESPN relegated that game […]
Kentucky Football sets 2026 Spring Game
The Kentucky Wildcats have a new head coach as Will Stein has taken over the football program. With plenty of momentum on the recruiting trail and with national media, now the BBN has a date that they will get their first public look at this year’s UK football team. Announced by the Kentucky Football Twitter […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Auburn viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
After playing for first place in the SEC on Saturday, the Kentucky Wildcats now sit in 8th place in the conference (losing tie breakers) after two straight losses. With their backs against the ropes and a very real path where they are on the NCAA Tournament bubble, the Wildcats travel to play the Auburn Tigers, […]
Why Saturday will let us know if Kentucky is ready for an NCAA Tournament-type fight
Auburn enters Saturday night’s matchup against Kentucky Basketball at Neville Arena in desperate need of a win to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The Tigers, losers of five straight, including a 91-85 defeat at Mississippi State on Wednesday, are just 4-10 in Quad 1 games with three remaining and sitting cautiously on the bubble. […]
Mark Pope gives a discouraging update on Jayden Quaintance
The Kentucky Wildcats have dropped their last two games, on the road at Florida and at home against Georgia. Head coach Mark Pope spoke to the media postgame after Tuesday’s loss to the Bulldogs and expressed concern about the number of minutes his starters are playing and the team’s lack of depth at the moment. […]
Positive injury update on Kam Williams as postseason draws near
It remains to be seen when Kam Williams could possibly return to action following surgery on his broken foot, but not all hope is lost for the Kentucky Basketball guard. On Thursday, head coach Mark Pope provided an update on Williams, who has not been ruled out for the season and still has a chance […]
Thursday Headlines: Kentucky Basketball now among NCAA Tournament Bubble Teams
Just a week ago, things were looking up for the Kentucky Basketball program. The Wildcats had won 8 of 9 games, including two victories over Tennessee and a win over Arkansas. Fast-forward a week: after back-to-back losses to Florida and a reeling Georgia team, Kentucky is now on Bubble Watch, according to ESPN. To be […]
Current top 16 seeds in the NCAA Tournament to be revealed Saturday
We’re about to get a sneak peek of what the top of the current NCAA Tournament field looks like. On Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET, CBS will reveal the current top 16 seeds for the Men’s NCAA Tournament, essentially an early snapshot of how the selection committee views the bracket right now. NCAA Committee Chair […]
UK plans to buy prominent corner property near campus, possibly for entertainment district
The University of Kentucky is moving forward with plans to acquire Coliseum Plaza, a key corner property near campus, for about $3.9 million, according to Jon Hale and Janet Patton of the Lexington Herald-Leader. The 0.43-acre lot at Rose Street and Avenue of Champions (Euclid Avenue) has several restaurants and a liquor store, including Bangkok […]
Kentucky making push for for 2027 QB target Jake Nawrot
Kentucky Football is ramping up its quarterback recruiting efforts in the class of 2027, and one name quickly rising to the top of the board is 3-star Illinois quarterback Jake Nawrot. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound prospect has seen his recruitment heat up, holding offers from programs such as Boston College, Duke, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and others. […]
Kahlil Whitney eyes return to College Basketball
Former Kentucky forward Kahlil Whitney is reportedly looking to return to college basketball after several high-profile player movements have opened new doors for athletes. Whitney, who played 18 games for the Wildcats during the 2019-20 season before departing midyear, posted on Wednesday: “Recruitment officially open. With NCAA rules continuing to evolve, I’m exploring all options. […]
Mark Pope needs to find his Tonie Morgan
If you have been following the women’s team this season, you have seen a masterclass in what a true point guard can do for an offense. Tonie Morgan has already broken the single-season assist record; she still has at least 3 more games to go, but it’s how she gets her teammates involved that makes […]
Wednesday Headlines: Kentucky vs. Georgia Reactions
Good morning, BBN! Well, it’s not the best morning, The Cats took another bad loss on the chin last night. Losing at home to Georgia isn’t quite as bad as the Gonzaga blowout, but it’s closer than you might think. This isn’t just their second consecutive loss in SEC play, or a loss to a […]
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