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Kentucky Basketball is reportedly interested in potential fifth-year transfer Cade Tyson
It’s been a messy season in recent months due to the NCAA’s new “5 for 5” rules, which allow collegiate athletes to complete their journey at this level over 5 years. With that rule comes a lot of changes: No more redshirting for a future star to sit and learn, and no more medical redshirts. […]
What is your biggest concern for the 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball team?
Despite some early woes in the transfer portal, Mark Pope managed to assemble one of the best portal classes in the country. Along with key returners like Malachi Moreno and Kam Williams, Kentucky Basketball will now enter the 2026-27 season as a consensus top-25 team. However, few, if any, college basketball rosters are without question […]
Kentucky legend Heshimu Evans sworn in as Fayette County Deputy
To a certain generation of Big Blue Nation, the name Heshimu Evans will always be synonymous with one word: Warrior. Now, if you live in or around Lexington, that name carries a new title: Deputy. The former Kentucky Basketball national champion was recently introduced as a new sheriff’s deputy in Fayette County. It is a […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK commits in updated Rivals rankings
Good morning, BBN! Football season is quickly approaching, and Will Stein and his staff are looking to make some noise in their first season in Lexington. They have already made some noise on the recruiting trail, pulling in a top-25 class to this point in the year. With that said, as high school football quickly […]
Milan Momcilovic was sold on Mark Pope early in the recruiting process
Milan Momcilovic was Kentucky’s biggest offseason addition, and arguably Mark Pope’s most talented addition of his tenure thus far. While his recruitment was filled with varying updates and suspense, he went in-depth with UK Sports Network about the process. “When I committed to Kentucky, I was on my driveway,” he said. “I don’t like talking in the house […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: MLB Draft Recap for UK Baseball
Major League Baseball’s annual draft is quite a long one, consisting of 20 rounds and 615 picks over the course of two days. This past weekend, 613 players achieved their dream by hearing their name called in the draft with quite a few of them being Kentucky Wildcats. On Saturday, Tyler Bell was the 10th […]
Jermaine O’Neal reveals he nearly committed to Kentucky before Rick Pitino urged him to choose the NBA
Former NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal recently revealed that he came close to committing to Kentucky following the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship before head coach Rick Pitino gave him advice that changed his life. Speaking on the Str8 to Da League podcast, O’Neal shared that Kentucky was his top choice coming out of high school and […]
Grayson Willoughby withdraws from 2026 MLB Draft and will play at Kentucky
After a season that left much to be desired for Kentucky Baseball, and primarily the pitching staff, all eyes were focused on the 2026 MLB Draft to see what would happen with Grayson Willoughby. The star recruit has now decided to withdraw from the MLB Draft and head to Lexington for his collegiate career, UK […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: MLB Draft Day 2
Day 1 of the MLB Draft saw two Kentucky Wildcats come off the board. Tyler Bell was drafted 10th overall to the Colorado Rockies, becoming one of the highest-drafted players in Kentucky Baseball history. Jaxson Jelkin was drafted 135th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, as the draft enters Day 2 with Rounds 5-20 today, […]
Kentucky is showing interest in French forward Cameron Houindo
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope continues to recruit one of Europe’s top young prospects, as French forward Cameron Houindo recently had a Zoom call with the Wildcats’ coaching staff, according to Dylan Brake of Bleed Blue Network. The 6-foot-8 forward also met with Pope in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during the Kentucky coach’s overseas recruiting trip […]
Kentucky Basketball offers JJ Crawford, the son of Jamal Crawford
The Kentucky Wildcats coaching staff has been dialed in on the recruiting trail ever since the 2025-26 season came to a close. The staff has now offered its first player in the class of 2029. Kentucky has officially offered JJ Crawford, son of Jamal Crawford, a longtime NBA great. The 6-foot-3 combo guard from Seattle, […]
What the Rockies are getting in Tyler Bell after going 10th overall in the MLB Draft
Tyler Bell is officially headed to professional baseball. The former Kentucky Wildcats standout heard his name called by the Colorado Rockies with the 10th overall selection of the 2026 MLB Draft after two outstanding seasons in Lexington, where he developed into one of college baseball’s top all-around players. After turning down second-round money from the […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: MLB Draft Weekend for UK Baseball
Good morning, BBN! The 2026 MLB Draft begins today, and Kentucky Baseball fans will have at least one major reason to tune in. Wildcats shortstop Tyler Bell is widely expected to be selected in the early rounds after two seasons in Lexington. Bell entered the season as one of the top prospects in the 2026 […]
Pope discusses importance of “developmental minutes” during regular season
Mark Pope has drawn some criticism from fans in his first two seasons in Lexington regarding his substitution patterns. Fans have (understandably) been frustrated with the deep bench Pope deploys throughout the season, as opposed to tightening the rotation and keeping his top players in the game longer. Pope was asked about his substitution strategy […]
Kentucky Basketball is entering the ‘Dark’ Pope era
Two years into his tenure, Mark Pope continues to embrace the unique pressure cooker that is Kentucky basketball. In a candid interview with KSR, Pope discussed his relationship with the fan base, the unavoidable nature of roster leaks, and his data-driven approach to keeping his team healthy after a rash of injuries in his first […]
John Wall reflects on Kentucky, John Calipari, and his love for fans
Former Kentucky star and longtime NBA guard John Wall recently reflected on his connection to the University of Kentucky during an appearance on The Assist with Kyle Tucker, hosted by 247 Sports’ Kyle Tucker. Now serving as President of Basketball Operations, Wall spoke about the lasting impact Kentucky has had on his life while expressing […]
Bam Adebayo reportedly punches Tyler Herro in Las Vegas
The NBA Summer League is currently taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, where rookies and NBA stars are taking in the action around town. Former Kentucky Wildcats are sprinkled in the rosters, while some are in town for the weekend, and a couple of them got into an altercation. According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider […]
Inside Kentucky Basketball’s summer plans: Las Vegas trip and camp pauses
Summer is a critical period for college basketball development, and Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats are taking an unconventional route this year, skipping what was a planned foreign tour for a domestic vacation. From a team-building trip to Las Vegas to the pausing of traditional summer camps, the program is recalibrating its off-season schedule. Taking over […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Mitch Barnhart gets his Golden Parachute after all
Mitch Barnhart’s days as Athletic Director for the University of Kentucky are now over, but that doesn’t mean he’s done cashing checks from UK. In fact, according to a report yesterday from Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Big Blue Nation learned that Barnhart is indeed receiving a retirement settlement — and it’s of pretty […]
Mark Pope shares high praise for Mason Williams and Trent Noah
Mark Pope recently appeared on Kentucky Sports Radio and was interviewed by Matt Jones. We received tons of noteworthy insights from the interview, but he also highlighted a guy on this upcoming roster when asked how the team was looking in summer workouts. “I like our gym. Our gym feels good. We set out with […]
Kentucky Basketball team watches Ryan Hampton at EYBL Las Vegas
The Kentucky Wildcats‘ Las Vegas trip is underway, and the team has already done a few things in just a couple of days out west. The team was doing some high-level recruiting as the EYBL period is underway in Vegas. On Thursday afternoon, KSR’s Jack Pilgrim posted a photo of the Wildcats men’s basketball team […]
UK paying Mitch Barnhart $3.2 million in a retirement settlement and giving him a part-time job
Former Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart’s time at the helm ended on June 30th. The longtime Kentucky Wildcats AD will receive a hefty parting gift as he officially retires. On Thursday, Jon Hale at the Herald-Leader reported new information about Barnhart’s retirement. Kentucky will pay Barnhart $3.2 million as a retirement settlement. The money will be […]
UK announces J Batt start date and buyout terms with Michigan State
The University of Kentucky has announced that J Batt will begin his tenure as CEO of Champions Blue LLC and UK Athletics Director on July 28. In addition, UK announced it will pay Michigan State a $3.95 million buyout in installments between now and July 1, 2027. UK could have been on the hook for […]
Kentucky target Marcus Spears Jr. commits to Texas and reclassifies into 2026
Marcus Spears Jr., one of Kentucky Basketball’s top recruiting targets, is now off the board after committing to the Texas Longhorns on Thursday. Spears announced the news on his Instagram page. He’s the son of former LSU and NFL standout Marcus Spears. A 6-foot-9, 210-pound power forward from Dallas, Spears is ranked as the No. […]
Nikola Kusturica commits to UCLA Bruins over Kentucky Basketball
Nikola Kusturica, one of the top international prospects in the 2026 class, has made his decision. On Thursday, news broke that Kusturica had committed to UCLA over Kentucky, leaving the Wildcats still searching to fill their 15th and final roster spot for the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-9 wing currently plays for FC Barcelona in Spain’s […]
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