Latest news and updates about the Kentucky
Kentucky basketball is awaiting the debut of big man Jayden Quaintance. The transfer from Arizona State has not appeared in a game for the Wildcats yet, as he has been rehabbing from an ACL tear. Over the past few months, we’ve gotten continuous good news from Mark Pope on Quaintance, and today comes another positive […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 8 hours ago | 0 reads
Gonzaga had its share of rough nights last season, but the Kentucky game sits in its own category. The Zags rolled into Climate Pledge Arena with the confidence of a group still buzzing from the season-opening win over Baylor, built an 18-point lead, and looked ready to put a top-five opponent in a headlock. Then […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
The federal legislation Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart hoped would stabilize the future of college sports is now dead for the moment. The SCORE Act, once viewed as the most viable path toward national regulation of NIL, revenue sharing, and athlete protections, was pulled from the U.S. House floor just hours before a scheduled vote […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 17 hours ago | 0 reads
Things are looking bleak for Kentucky basketball right now. Starting 0-3 against ranked teams, being heavily outplayed in two of the games, is not what anyone expected from the highest-paid roster in college basketball. Fortunately, it’s early, and Kentucky has three remaining opportunities against ranked opponents this month to help change the narrative. Next up, […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads
In today’s world of NIL, having a general manager to help run your program is imperative. It’s also something Kentucky hasn’t had in either men’s basketball or football. Mark Pope’s program relies on former Georgia head coach Mark Fox as its de facto GM, while Mark Stoops’ team had Eddie Gran working in the same […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 1 day ago | 1 read
It might be a little bit much to give someone player of the game based mainly on two plays, but they were quite important ones. Derek Dixon did not lead North Carolina in any of the typical box score stats in Tuesday’s 67-64 win over Kentucky. The reason we’re giving him the nod is that […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 1 day ago | 1 read
Update 3: Kentucky has now added National Signing Day signatures from 3-star wide receiver Denairius Gray and 3-star wide receiver Davis McCray. That means 10 recruits are officially signed to play for Will Stein. ___________________________________________________________ Update 2: It’s been an eventful day so far, including Kentucky picking up a commitment from 3-star junior college offensive […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 1 day ago | 0 reads
It wasn’t pretty by any means, but UNC got its act together late and made just enough plays to get a win at Rupp Arena for the first time since 2007. Derek Dixon hit a stepback three-pointer and a layup in the final minutes to give UNC the final advantage in a back-and-forth bout, surviving […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 2 days ago | 1 read
Good morning, BBN! It’s a huge week for Kentucky Basketball. They begin with a big matchup against No. 16 UNC tonight at Rupp Arena. Shockingly, the game doesn’t start until 9:30 PM EST, and if you’re able to stay awake until then, you can watch it on ESPN. You have to win this game if […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 3 days ago | 0 reads
So the good news for Carolina basketball is that for the first time in a few years, this matchup against an SEC school won’t be following a long trip where the team played three games in a short span several thousand miles away from Chapel Hill. They took a week off before going to Fort […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 3 days ago | 0 reads
—NET Rankings Update (men’s): No. 9. —The Louisville men’s basketball team is holding strong at No. 6 in both major human polls this week. —Saturday was one of the ugliest days in the modern history of Kentucky football … which is saying something. —I don’t hate this. —Updated bowl projections for Louisville are here. —Kentucky […]
From Card Chronicle | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Maryland women’s basketball gave up its Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes for a tropical trip to Puerto Rico, where it competed in its only multi-team event of the 2025-26 season. The Terps will head back to College Park thankful for an undefeated showing, following their win over No. 16 Kentucky with a pure domination […]
From Testudo Times | 7 days ago | 0 reads
After a controlled victory over No. 16 Kentucky on Wednesday, No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball returns to the court for the second day in a row. The Terps celebrate Thanksgiving Day by taking on Hofstra in Puerto Rico. Thursday’s game will tip off at 3 p.m. from Coliseo Guillermo Angulo and will stream on FloHoops. […]
From Testudo Times | 8 days ago | 0 reads
#19 Kentucky basketball came into Wednesday night’s game looking for a repeat of their last outing – a 42-point demolition of Loyola-MD. Playing Tennessee Tech just ahead of the holiday offered one last opportunity for a tune-up before hosting North Carolina next week. This Thanksgiving Eve matchup also featured the welcoming of a hometown hero […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Maryland women’s basketball is spending its Thanksgiving on the sunny beaches of Carolina, Puerto Rico. The Terps should be waking up satisfied for tomorrow’s holiday after notching a massive non-conference win against the top-20 Kentucky Wildcats. Here are three takeaways from the win. Garzon and Smikle dominated Maryland led 8-0 without receiving much from two […]
From Testudo Times | 8 days ago | 0 reads
After a relatively easy seven-game home slate, No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball needed to be tested in its first Top-25 matchup of the season. The Terps weren’t phased. Maryland hit the ground running and got out to a lead that it never gave up, defeating No. 16 Kentucky, 74-66, in Puerto Rico. “I thought it […]
From Testudo Times | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Good morning, BBN! The Cats are back in action tonight as they take on Tennessee Tech at Rupp Arena at 7:00 PM ET. You can watch them on ESPN. Kentucky is coming off a big win over Loyola MD on Friday, and this will be its only game this week with Thanksgiving tomorrow. All of […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 9 days ago | 0 reads
In the era of the Transfer Portal, redshirting has become almost extinct. But for Kentucky freshman Braydon Hawthorne, it might be the smartest play on the board. Mark Pope revealed this week that the staff is deep in conversation about whether to play the talented freshman or save his eligibility for a time when he […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 9 days ago | 1 read
On Wednesday night, Kentucky basketball will host Tennessee Tech. For most fans, it’s a tune-up game before North Carolina. But for the man on the opposing sideline, it is a spiritual homecoming he is basking in. John Pelphrey is back. And hearing him talk about what Kentucky means to him is enough to give any […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 9 days ago | 1 read
No. 7 Maryland women’s basketball is set to hit the road for the first time this season — and it could’ve hardly found a place farther from the Xfinity Center. The Terps will face No. 16 Kentucky in the first game of the Discover Puerto Rico Classic in San Juan. Entering on a seven-game win […]
From Testudo Times | 10 days ago | 0 reads
During his Monday radio show, Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope offered new insight into the development of sophomore phenom Jayden Quaintance and forward Mo Dioubate. Pope said the staff has been easing Quaintance into controlled 3-on-3situations as part of his return-to-contact protocol, but even those drills come with precautions. “We’re in a staff meeting […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 10 days ago | 0 reads
While it remains to be seen when, or even if, we’ll see Jaland Lowe again this season, the Kentucky basketball point guard hasn’t thrown in the towel just yet. On his first Monday radio show of the season, head coach Mark Pope announced that Lowe is back practicing with the team, though it’s just non-contact […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 10 days ago | 1 read
Michigan State will face East Carolina tomorrow and North Carolina on Thanksgiving Day in the Ft. Myers Classic. The Spartans head to Florida with a 5-0 record which includes impressive wins over Arkansas at home and Kentucky in the Champions Classic. Michigan State is coming off a 84-56 win against Detroit Mercy on Friday. Though […]
From The Only Colors | 10 days ago | 1 read
In a season that has already taken several sharp turns, Kentucky basketball sits at 4–2 and continues to search for consistency, identity, and reliability heading into Wednesday night’s matchup with Tennessee Tech. After being outplayed in both marquee opportunities, at Louisville inside the KFC Yum! Center and against Michigan State in the Champions Classic in […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 11 days ago | 0 reads
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope made it clear this week: Behind the scenes of every practice, every high-pressure moment, and every difficult stretch of the season, his wife, Lee Anne, is playing a vital role in keeping both him and the program grounded. Following Friday’s blowout win over Loyola Maryland, Pope spoke openly about […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 12 days ago | 0 reads