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Kentucky’s resilience and resolve were on display again Wednesday night against Texas. In a back-and-forth battle, where the Wildcats saw one of their best three-point shooters in Kam Williams go down with a broken foot, the Wildcats trailed for just 25 seconds in the second half and made six free throws in the final 1:19 […]
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If you feel that Kentucky Basketball has been just one big injury after another since Mark Pope took over, you’d be right. The injury report is becoming nearly as impressive as his 11 wins versus top-30 NET-ranked teams, something no other coach hired in 2024 can say. But despite the success on the court, Kentucky […]
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As the Kentucky Wildcats get set to host the Ole Miss Rebels, the SEC injury report is out for Saturday’s matchup at Rupp Arena. For Kentucky, Jayden Quaintance, Kam Williams, and Jaland Lowe have been ruled out as expected. Lowe remains out for the season, while Williams is on the mend after his foot injury […]
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Kentucky basketball has been bit by the injury bug this season and head coach Mark Pope is running out of options. First it was starting point guard Jaland Lowe — the only true PG on the team — injuring his shoulder multiple times throughout the first half of the season before shutting it down to […]
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It feels like with the recent additions of James Nnaji (Baylor) and Charles Bediako (Alabama), there are no longer clear rules in the college basketball landscape, and anyone can return to playing if they choose to. Now, it appears Kentucky Basketball might be going down a similar route, as the Wildcats have interest in G […]
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When Will Stein arrived in Lexington, he didn’t have the luxury of time. He was preparing his former team, Oregon, for a College Football Playoff run; he had to build a brand-new staff. The transfer portal window was open, the roster had holes to fill, and the SEC doesn’t wait for anyone to catch up. […]
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After starting 0-2 in SEC play, the Kentucky Wildcats are winners of four straight, Mark Pope’s longest streak at Kentucky and the second-longest winning streak in the conference, only behind Florida. They’ll look to extend that streak to five on Saturday as they take on the Ole Miss Rebels in Rupp Arena. Led by Chris […]
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In the midst of Kentucky Basketball’s valiant win over Texas Wednesday night, 85-80 in a game that, once again, went down to the wire, the devastation of Kam Williams’s injury is lingering into Thursday and for an indefinite period of time. Mark Pope said after the game Wednesday night that Williams has a broken foot […]
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When Kam Williams left Kentucky Basketball’s 85-80 win over Texas with a foot injury, it was a moment that could have swung the game in favor of the Longhorns. But when Williams went out with 18:11 remaining in the second half and Kentucky leading 46-42, Collin Chandler checked in, and the rest is history. Chandler, […]
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Kentucky picked up a big win at home last night over the visiting Texas Longhorns. The Longhorns entered last night with a record of 11-7, but have a pretty impressive set of wins, defeating Alabama on the road and beating Vanderbilt by 16 to go along with a win over NC State earlier in the […]
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What a turn of events it was in Rupp Arena on Wednesday night. Before the Kentucky Wildcats faced Texas, rumors circulated that Collin Chandler was under the weather and might miss the game. Little did we know, not only would Chandler play, he’d go on to have a career night in front of the Big Blue […]
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For a long time, Kentucky Football has been polite in recruiting. They identified “their guys,” developed relationships, and often relied on getting under-recruited guys. People who could develop into SEC-level players. Under Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, those days are over. Stein spoke at length today about his recruiting philosophy, and it comes […]
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Kentucky Football is making a strong push for class of 2027 interior offensive lineman Brady Hull, who visited campus on Saturday for Junior Day. Hull, a 6-foot-1, 285-pound lineman out of Pulaski County, is ranked as the No. 9 overall recruit in the state of Kentucky for his class. Following the visit, the Wildcats appear […]
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The latest episode of the NCAA’s eligibility circus is focusing on the University of Alabama. In Tuscaloosa, Charles Bediako, the 7-foot big man who we last saw in college in 2023, was granted a temporary court order to be able to return to the court for the Crimson Tide this coming weekend. I know what […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats picked up another win on Wednesday night as they knocked off the Texas Longhorns, 85-80. With plenty of stellar performances from several players on the roster, the injury bug bit this Kentucky roster once again as Kam Williams went down with a foot injury in the second half. Then, after the game, […]
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In a game that featured a tied score, 40-40 at halftime, and 11 ties and lead changes, Kentucky Basketball unleashed a 19-9 run in less than five minutes midway through the second half to create separation from Texas. It was the difference in Kentucky outlasting Texas 85-80 Wednesday night at Rupp Arena. Denzel Aberdeen, who […]
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Kentucky Basketball had another thriller Wednesday night inside Rupp Arena, this one coming in an 85-80 win over the Texas Longhorns. As has been a trend under Mark Pope, Kentucky got off to a slow start again against Texas, but fortunately, the Longhorns struggled early as well. The first half featured runs from both teams, […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday night at Rupp Arena. Game time is set for 7:00 PM ET on the SEC Network. Kentucky is a 6.5-point favorite. The Cats are now 12-6 on the season after a second straight come-from-behind victory over the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville on Saturday. Three […]
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Last week, we learned a lot about this Kentucky Basketball team. This is a very resilient group. Playing without Jaland Lowe and Jayden Quaintance, the Wildcats came back from 18 and 17 points against LSU and Tennessee to win two huge, massive road games. Slow starts are still an issue, but these wins give Kentucky […]
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This one had drama to it. It was a full four-quarter game that came down to the very last snap. Indiana, the #1 seed in the playoff and only undefeated team, completed the perfect run and became college football’s first 16-0 national champions since 1894. Unlike in the quarterfinals and semifinals, the Hoosiers couldn’t knock […]
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Good morning, BBN! After one of the crazier weeks I can remember watching Kentucky Basketball, the vibes are back with BBN. Two straight comebacks from the Cats, paired with a hard-fought, heated win against their rivals in Tennessee, it looks like this team has found its heart. Just take a second and imagine how you’d […]
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We have talked about the biggest issue facing Kentucky Basketball right now: the slow starts. It happens nearly every game. The Wildcats find themselves down 10 points or more way too often. In the last two games alone, they fell behind by 18 to LSU and 17 to Tennessee. While they were able to pull […]
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Will Stein is excited to work with his new quarterback, Kenny Minchey. Minchey chose Kentucky in the transfer portal after opting to leave Notre Dame. He initially committed to Nebraska, but about 24 hours later, flipped to Kentucky after Will Stein and Co. pivoted from Sam Leavitt. Minchey battled CJ Carr at Notre Dame for […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats return to Rupp Arena tomorrow night as they look to keep their winning streak alive against the Texas Longhorns. Texas comes into Lexington playing some good basketball in their own right, as they look to pick up a signature win for their tournament resume. Meaning, Sean Miller will have his squad ready […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats have won three straight games in SEC play and are now 3-2 in league play. Last week, they earned hard-fought road wins at LSU and Tennessee. Kentucky is now 29th in the AP Poll, having received the fourth-most votes of teams just outside the Top 25. Unfortunately, the Wildcats will have to […]
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