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Milan Momcilovic could command up to $6 million in NIL, per report
Kentucky Basketball continues to be connected to the top name that is currently in the transfer portal and is also going through the NBA Draft process, with Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic, who is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about players in the country. Momcilovic had a tremendous season for the Cyclones, averaging 16.9 […]
Kentucky to combine AD role with CEO of Champions Blue in search for next AD
The University of Kentucky officially announced a major change in the structure of its athletics leadership search on Thursday morning, revealing that the school’s next leader will hold two titles: Chief Executive Officer of Champions Blue, LLC, and Athletics Director. The move comes as longtime athletics director Mitch Barnhart prepares to retire on June 30 […]
Kentucky Football gains a commitment from RB Kelsey Gerald
The Kentucky Wildcats and Will Stein have been crushing on the recruiting trail ever since he landed the job in Lexington, and he’s not stopping anytime soon. On Thursday, the Cats picked up a commitment from 3-star running back Kelsey Gerald, a Florida native who the Wildcats have had their eye on for a while. […]
Kentucky Baseball has a murky outlook in new NCAA Tournament projections
The Kentucky Wildcats baseball team got bounced in the first round of the SEC Tournament by the Vanderbilt Commodores earlier this week. As their resume took a big hit, the Cats might find themselves outside of the field of 64 on Monday. In D1 Baseball’s latest projection, Nick Mingione’s ball club is the second-to-last team […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Anonymous Coaches Weigh in on Will Stein and UK
It’s the offseason, aka talking season, for college football. Each year, we hear these anonymous coach quotes as a way to get an idea of the real thoughts of coaches from around the country, and now we’re hearing what other coaches think about Will Stein ahead of his first season at Kentucky. Athlon Sports asked […]
Kentucky Basketball offers Lewis Uvwo
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff had a busy weekend on the recruiting trail, leading to a flurry of scholarship offers. Now, the Wildcats extended an offer to one of the top power forwards in the 2027 class. Lewis Uvwo announced on Tuesday that he was offered by the Wildcats. The 6-foot-10 power forward from Prolific […]
Kentucky Basketball could be joining a major holiday hoops event
When news broke on Wednesday that Kentucky Basketball and Gonzaga had canceled their regular-season series, some claimed the Wildcats were backing out due to their struggles in the series, including a 1-3 mark that culminated with last season’s 94-59 drubbing in Nashville. As it turns out, Kentucky could be joining a major holiday hoops event […]
Kentucky Basketball and Gonzaga cancel series
The Kentucky Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs announced the discontinuation of their six-year series on Wednesday. The decision was mutually agreed upon by both programs, allowing each program the freedom to reevaluate future scheduling priorities, including conference obligations and nonconference opportunities. The series originated in Spokane in 2022 and has seen the teams play in Lexington, […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Malachi Moreno Watch Heats Up
Good morning, BBN! Mark Pope and his staff are out on the recruiting trail as they look to make some noise in the high school ranks in the class of 2027. However, their biggest recruiting win might come from an NBA Draft decision by Malachi Morneo. It is safe to say this decision will likely […]
Kentucky Basketball is recruiting international prospect Savo Drezgic
The Kentucky Wildcats are trying to fill out their roster for the 2026-27 season, as three openings remain. With a lot of the attention turning to Malachi Moreno’s decision and then the potential recruitment of Milan Momcilovic, the staff is putting out feelers for several other players as well. On Tuesday, we got a new […]
Adan Diggs reclassifies into 2027 after getting offer from Kentucky Basketball
The Kentucky Basketball staff has offered a number of prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes after a busy recruiting weekend, including the No. 1-ranked player in the 2028 class, Adan Diggs. Now formally of the 2028 class, as the 6-foot-5 combo guard announced on Tuesday that he will reclassify to the 2027 class. With […]
Kentucky Baseball season may have ended after losing to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament
The SEC Tournament hoped to be an opportunity for the Kentucky Wildcats to boost their NCAA Tournament resume. Instead, it turned into the latest blemish on a resume that is going to have them dangerously close to the cut line come Selection Monday. Despite jumping out to an early 4-1 lead over Vanderbilt in Tuesday’s […]
Is Jamal Crawford teasing good news for Kentucky Basketball?
The Jamal Crawford dream is alive and well for Kentucky Basketball. Back in April, it was reported that Mark Pope was pushing to add Crawford to the UK coaching staff. Some viewed it as a desperation play to help land Tyran Stokes, who played at Rainer Beach High School, where Crawford is currently an assistant […]
5-star guard King Gibson offered by Kentucky Basketball
Following a busy weekend on the recruiting trail, Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have identified and added more prospects to their recruiting board from the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes, extending several offers. That includes class of 2027 guard King Gibson, “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Kentucky,” Gibson posted on […]
Kentucky lands 4-star CB Miles Brown in major recruiting win
Kentucky Football picked up a major recruiting victory on Tuesday, as class of 2027 4-star cornerback Miles Brown announced his commitment to the Wildcats over Ole Miss, Louisville, and his home state of Tennessee. Brown, a 5-foot-11, 188-pound corner back from Martin, Tennessee, is considered one of the top prospects in the country. According to […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: Basketball Scholarship Offer Recap
Good morning, BBN! The live period is now underway, with coaches from across the country heading to several cities to watch the opening weekend of the AAU circuit. For the Kentucky Wildcats, most of their coaches spent time in Memphis at the Nike EYBL event as they look to fill out their big board for […]
Fran Fraschilla’s Zoom Diallo criticism makes no sense statistically
Mark Pope lost a lot of goodwill with certain media members after closing up shop after a bad season. I, for one, appreciated the approach from Pope. Mark Pope put his head down this offseason, opting to skip the press conferences in favor of securing pieces like Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins. But as the […]
Kentucky offers top 10 center Caleb Ourigou
While the Kentucky Wildcats wait for Malachi Moreno to make a decision on whether he’s coming back for his sophomore season or staying in the NBA Draft process, the Cats are emphasizing the center position with their latest offer. Mark Pope and the Wildcats have offered 4-star center Caleb Ourigou, he announced on Monday. Ourigou […]
High school superstar Cayden Daughtry offered by Kentucky
Following the first major weekend of summer AAU basketball, Kentucky Basketball has sent out a flurry of scholarship offers, the latest being to Cayden Daughtry. On Monday, the 4-star point guard announced his offer from Kentucky. He’s also scored offers from Michigan, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, USC, Georgia, Miami, Villanova, BYU, Iowa, and Ohio State, […]
Yann Kamagate offered by Kentucky Basketball
If a player is as good as class of 2028 No. 1 prospect Yann Kamagate, it’s best to get out in front of things and extend an offer. That’s what Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are doing, offering Kamagate to make him the first player Kentucky has extended an offer to in the class […]
Jon Hood announced as La Familia head coach
For the third straight year, La Familia will have a new head coach guiding the program in The Basketball Tournament, as former Kentucky guard Jon Hood takes over the Wildcats alumni team for the 2026 event. Hood follows former Kentucky guards Tyler Ulis and Sean Woods, who each previously led La Familia during its first […]
La Familia adds Willie Cauley-Stein, Archie Goodwin, and Reid Travis to 2026 TBT roster
La Familia officially announced three roster additions on Monday for the upcoming edition of The Basketball Tournament, including the return of two familiar fan favorites. Former Kentucky basketball stars Willie Cauley-Stein and Archie Goodwin will both return to La Familia this summer, while former Wildcat forward Reid Travis is expected to officially make his TBT […]
La Familia returns to TBT for third straight year, changes announced
It is officially year three for La Familia in The Basketball Tournament, as the University of Kentucky alumni team will once again compete this summer in the growing winner-take-all event. This year, however, TBT is introducing major changes with what it is calling “TBT 2.0.” The revamped format will feature 16 total teams, including an […]
‘Too Slow.’ How Joe B. Hall’s Larry Bird misstep reshapes the Kentucky Basketball GM debate
When Larry Bird was growing up in French Lick, Indiana, he loved listening to the Kentucky Wildcat radio broadcasts. He dreamed of becoming a Kentucky player, and that dream was close to becoming a reality. “I wanted to go to Kentucky, but Kentucky quit recruiting me,” Bird recalls. But why? Because Joe B. Hall drove […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Jamal Crawford dream lives on
Former NBA sixth-man of the year winner Jamal Crawford has been a star for NBC and Peacock on their NBA coverage this season. After spending a season with MSG contributing to their coverage of the New York Knicks, Crawford joined one of the major networks and has shined all season long. It’s been reported that […]