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Malachi Moreno has become the force Kentucky desperately needed
There is a saying in college basketball: “There are no freshmen in February.” Now, I gotta tell you, I am not sure I agree with all that. I think it depends on the context, but in general, I get the point. By now, most guys should have adjusted to the physicality of the game. Thankfully […]
Collin Chandler’s dagger 3 turned the Rupp Arena museum into a madhouse
Rupp Arena gets a lot of flak. And honestly? Some of it is deserved. People who are older (and wealthier) buy up the high-dollar seats in the lower bowl and sit on their hands for large stretches of the game; it just is what it is. When you think of a hostile, deafening arena, you […]
Kentucky busts out of the gates and knocks out Texas A&M early
The game started off how you would want if you are a Kentucky fan: The Cats won the tip, and then Asia Boone nailed a 3, and Tonie Morgan followed suit on the next possession, followed by another Asia Boone bomb. A Teonni Key hook forced the Aggies into a timeout early, the Cats were […]
Jayden Quaintance falling, Malachi Moreno absent in ESPN NBA Draft Big Board
ESPN released its latest NBA Draft Big Board rankings on Thursday, with two Kentucky Wildcats included in the top 100. Jayden Quaintance comes in at #18 in the latest rankings, dropping from #9 in the previous rankings. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo had this to say about Quaintance: It’s unclear if he will try to play the […]
Jayden Quaintance has small setback, but Mark Pope won’t rule him or Kam Williams out for the season
It’s not looking like we will see Jayden Quaintance back on the floor for Kentucky Basketball in the immediate future. Mark Pope said Thursday that Quaintance is dealing with some swelling again from some rehab work he’s been doing, so any possible return to in-game action is “not imminent,” according to the Kentucky head coach. […]
Thursday Headlines:Kentucky Basketball Documentary
Good morning, BBN! This is exactly what Kentucky Basketball needed: a documentary taking us through this season. CBS released a sneak peek of “Kentucky Basketball CONFIDENTIAL,” which you can watch below, and some of the shots and speeches will get you fired up. It’s no secret that this year has been tumultuous, which is actually […]
Cat scratching and clawing: How the Wildcats twice weathered early storms to knock out the Vols
When Kentucky Basketball stormed back from down 18 points against LSU back on January 14th, there were feelings of excitement and relief. Excitement for Malachi Moreno swishing a buzzer-beater, off a great full-court pass from Collin Chandler, for the win, but also relief that the Wildcats won after being down 18 points against an LSU […]
Kenny Brooks is calling. Is the BBN ready to answer?
When you think about Kentucky basketball, what is your first thought? Your first memory? I bet it’s with someone else, and that is what makes this place so special. Yes, the wins are huge, but it is the shared connections and memories that make this a family. Few communities in sports can rally like BBN. […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Florida preview, viewing info, odds, and predictions
Kentucky Basketball has a few natural rivalries: Tennessee, Louisville, and Indiana. And then there are the rivals we gained along the way: Duke, UNC, and Florida. Kentucky and Florida had the most SEC victories from 2000 to 2020. It’s almost always a game both fanbases circle, and last year was purely electric. The undefeated Gators […]
Wednesday Headlines: Will Kentucky Basketball Have Road Denim Jerseys?
Good morning, BBN! The vibes are back for Kentucky Basketball after they completed their second successful comeback against the Vols this season. That’s a second straight season sweep for Mark Pope over Rick Barnes and Tennessee. Not only are the Cats winning, but their denim jerseys went viral over the weekend, with many fans wanting […]
Mark Pope’s stubborn refusal to hire a GM is a mistake Kentucky can no longer afford
Will Stein has been a head coach for just a few months, but he moves like a veteran executive. From the moment he arrived in Lexington, Stein understood that the job was too big for one man. To succeed in the SEC, he knew he needed an elite front office. He didn’t hesitate. He brought […]
Collin Chandler started his Captain Clutch persona at a young age
Collin Chandler has been on an absolute heater lately. The LSU pass, the Tennessee steal, the turnaround jumper at Arkansas, a late three against Ole Miss, and finally the huge three that sent Rupp into a frenzy against Tennessee on Saturday. But he has been doing this for a lot longer than just the last […]
Kentucky may be out for Caleb Holt; Jordan Smith trending toward Arkansas
There was a time Kentucky was seen as one of the top contenders for Caleb Holt. That time appears to have passed. For much of Holt’s recruitment, Alabama has been the favorite for the 5-star prospect, who is also a native of the state, though the Wildcats were thought to be making up a lot […]
Recruiting expert flips his Christian Collins prediction from Kentucky
As the Kentucky Wildcats continue to surge on the court, there’s still a lingering concern off of it. With no high school recruits committed for next season, the hope was that Christian Collins would eventually become Kentucky’s first pledge in the class of 2026. But while things looked good for a while in Collins’ recruitment, […]
Tuesday Headlines: Mark Pope compares 2 current Cats to Kentucky legends
Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats rallied past the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday and looked good doing it as they unveiled the denim uniforms. A tribute to the 1996 National Championship team, it was a great night at Rupp Arena, which featured several beloved Wildcats. Now, Mark Pope is comparing two current Cats to two […]
Mark Pope is 4-0 against absolute legends of college basketball this season
There are currently three active Division I men’s basketball head coaches who have at least 850 career on-court wins. They are legends for a reason. Guys with the plaques in Springfield or will have one someday. Guys who have seen everything. Mark Pope has faced all three of them this season. His record? 4-0. And […]
Kentucky beat Tennessee despite a rebounding feat not seen since 1998 NCAA Championship
The Kentucky Wildcats won another slugfest against Tennessee on Saturday night as they moved to 8-3 in SEC play. We have heard plenty over the last few days about the team’s growth in physicality, and that showed some down the stretch against the Vols. However, it didn’t help out on the boards. Rick Barnes’ team […]
SEC Basketball Standings Update
Greetings, BBN! Look who is taking over the league! After starting 0-2 and trying to avoid being buried in last place, the Kentucky Wildcats have surged all the way to 2nd place after their latest improbable comeback. Three weeks after climbing back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Tennessee Volunteersin Knoxville, they dug out […]
Otega Oweh earns weekly SEC award
Kentucky Wildcats senior guard Otega Oweh has been named the SEC Co-Player of the Week after guiding his team to wins over the Oklahoma Sooners and No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers. Oweh shared the weekly award with Alabama Crimson Tide standout Labaron Philon Jr. In those victories, Oweh averaged 22.5 points (60.7% shooting), 3.5 rebounds, and […]
Monday Headlines: Kentucky in the College Basketball Rankings (UPDATE)
It finally happened. Mark Pope and his Kentucky Wildcats are back in the top 25 after checking in at No. 25 in the AP Top 25 Poll. The Coaches Poll does not include the Wildcats but does have them receiving the most votes of anyone outside the top 25. Meanwhile, Kenny Brooks and his team […]
Kentucky Basketball using unique method to improve physicality
The Kentucky Wildcats added another comeback to their resume last night as they knocked off the Tennessee Volunteers for the second time this season. How did they do it both times? Defense and physicality. The second part of that has become an emphasis for this coaching staff. Earlier last week, Andrija Jelavic talked about the […]
See the Kentucky Football 2026 Super Bowl spot
If you were inside the state and you were watching the Super Bowl last night (I can’t blame you if you didn’t; it was a defensive slog for much of the game), you saw the Kentucky Football Super Bowl spot. But just in case you missed it, here you go. It all starts here Will […]
Anthony Epps reflects on Kentucky pride after Wildcats’ 14-point comeback win over Tennessee
Former Kentucky Wildcats guard Anthony Epps, a hometown hero from Marion County and a key member of the legendary 1995–96 “Untouchables” national championship team, shared powerful words on the radio following Kentucky’s 14-point comeback win over Tennessee on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. Epps, who played for the Wildcats from 1993–97, watched as the current […]
Sunday Headlines: An all-time win at Rupp Arena
The Kentucky Wildcats once again fell behind against Tennessee in the first half, and once again, they came back in the second half and made big plays down the stretch to secure another win against the Volunteers. If last night felt like watching a movie you had already seen, that’s understandable. Kentucky trailed by as […]
Stars of the Game: Big Blue Nation shined on Saturday night
What a night at Rupp Arena. Seriously, what a night. That’s a night and game Big Blue Nation is going to remember for a long time. On a night where the 1996 National Championship Team, “The Untouchables,” a team that Mark Pope was a captain on, was honored before the game, Big Blue Nation applauded […]
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