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Kentucky football is expected to be a player in the recruitment of Florida State transfer cornerback Ja’Brill Rawls, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, as the Wildcats continue to reshape their roster through the transfer portal. Rawls, a former three-star recruit out of Pensacola, Florida, spent three seasons in Tallahassee and enters the portal with […]
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While the action kicks off Friday with Alabama and Oklahoma in an all-SEC brawl to see who faces No. 1 Indiana, the real intrigue for BBN starts Saturday. That’s when your new head coach, Will Stein (Oregon), and defensive coordinator, Jay Bateman (Texas A&M), begin their title chases before coming to Lexington. Do you ride […]
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Kentucky football offensive lineman Jalen Farmer is foregoing his final year of eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft. Farmer started 24 consecutive games on the offensive line for the Wildcats after transferring from Florida after playing two seasons in Gainesville. “My college football journey has been shaped by faith, growth, and the people who […]
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Jay Bateman has been named Kentucky’s defensive coordinator, head coach Will Stein announced Wednesday. “Jay Bateman is one of the most respected defensive minds in college football,” Stein said. “His ability to develop players, create disruptive defenses, and consistently compete at a high level has stood out everywhere he’s been. Jay brings energy, experience, and […]
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Kentucky Basketball suffered a notable recruiting setback this week as 247 Sports national analyst Travis Branham removed his crystal ball prediction for the Wildcats to land class of 2026 5-star power forward Christian Collins. Branham originally placed the prediction in early November, fueling optimism that Collins could commit to Kentucky as the early national signing […]
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Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Volleyball coach Craig Skinner is widely regarded as one of the most consistently successful coaches on the University of Kentucky campus, and really all D1 programs. He has built a culture of excellence that includes nine straight SEC regular-season titles, a recent SEC Tournament championship, 21 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, and […]
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Kentucky football saw its offseason roster movement continue on Tuesday, as two wide receivers, David Washington Jr. and Preston Bowman, indicated their intentions to enter the transfer portal. Washington Jr., a true freshman in 2024, appeared in all 12 games for the Wildcats, primarily on special teams. He recorded his first collegiate catch against Murray […]
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The non-conference slate is coming to an end as the Kentucky Wildcats look to find a rhythm before heading into SEC play in a little over two weeks. With games against North Carolina, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and Indiana now in the rearview mirror, the final major conference opponent has arrived. That will be none other […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats have made another addition to their coaching staff, and this one comes from within the SEC. Former Arkansas assistant Kolby Smith will become the Wildcats’ next running backs coach, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. This may be a name familiar to Kentucky fans, as Smith was a standout running back […]
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Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope has poured every ounce of energy into guiding this year’s team after not having a major win through their first four major games they played, but after the challenging stretch, they got a win against Indiana, and now his voice is paying the price. Pope revealed on his radio show […]
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Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein has officially announced the addition of general manager Pat Biondo and assistant general manager Pete Nochta to the program. UK has also retained Josh Pruitt as the director of operations. “I’m thrilled to welcome Pat as our new general manager,” Stein said in a press release. “He has a […]
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It’s bowl season. And College Football Playoff season. Or maybe it’s only CFP season and bowl season doesn’t matter anymore. It’s not that extreme yet, but the CFP is slowly taking it over, just like the NCAA Tournament took over the NIT many decades ago. Anyway, most of the Southeastern Conference has at least one […]
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Before Kentucky tipped off against Indiana on Saturday night, Mitch Barnhart addressed the growing conversation surrounding NIL at UK Athletics, with much of the focus centered on basketball and the program’s lack of commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. Barnhart emphasized that Kentucky’s NIL model is built around long-standing partnerships that help fund everything from […]
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Michigan just blew up its own stability at the worst possible time. Sherrone Moore, who took over for Jim Harbaugh, was fired “for cause” on Dec. 10 after the university said it found “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and called it a clear violation of policy. That’s a nightmare for […]
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Mark Pope isn’t panicking about Kentucky basketball’s offense, even if the results haven’t fully shown up yet. Instead, Pope remains confident that patience and adjustments will pay off as the season moves along. Pope acknowledged this week that Kentucky has tweaked its style of play to better suit its current personnel, focusing on creating space […]
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We’re officially in the endgame now of Jayden Quaintance’s return to live basketball games. During his Monday call-in show, Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope announced that Quaintance’s return is coming very soon. “We’re worked up to days and hours, maybe a week or so. Not weeks or months,” Pope said of Quaintance’s return timeline. […]
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Joe Sloan has been named Kentucky Football’s new offensive coordinator, head coach Will Stein announced Monday. “I’m so excited to welcome Joe, his wife Taylor, and daughters, Whitley and Lottie, to the Big Blue Nation,” Stein said in a press release. “He provides expertise in the Southeastern Conference, and he aligns perfectly with our staff […]
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The Kentucky Wildcats are set to lose one of their quarterbacks from this past season. According to On3 reporter Pete Nakos, true freshman Stone Saunders is entering the transfer portal. After redshirting this season, Saunders will have four remaining seasons of eligibility after not playing at all during the 2025 season. A 3-star class of […]
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The latest round of top 25 polls has Kentucky men’s basketball still on the outside looking in, while the women are moving on up. The AP Poll has the men getting the fifth-most votes of teams outside the top 25, while the Coaches Poll has them getting the sixth-most votes. All four of Kentucky’s losses […]
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For most of this season, Mark Pope has leaned hard into the numbers. Lineup data, substitution patterns, analytics-driven decisions, even when the eye test and fan base hated it, he stuck to the spreadsheet. Against Indiana, something changed. Down seven at the half and staring at another brutal night, Pope quietly broke his own pattern. […]
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Jaland Lowe’s night against Indiana was about far more than the box score, but the numbers finally matched the moment. After a season defined by frustration and injury, the Kentucky basketball guard delivered his first true breakout of the year in the Wildcats’ 72–60 win at Rupp Arena, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, and […]
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The semifinal stage is set for No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball, as the Wildcats prepare to take on No. 3 seed Wisconsin in the NCAA Final Four on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 9:00 PM ET inside the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Kentucky has been dominant throughout the NCAA Tournament, including a 3–0 sweep of […]
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Kentucky basketball finally delivered the response it had been searching for Saturday night. After enduring four consecutive losses against quality Division I competition, the Wildcats turned in one of their most complete efforts of the season, defeating Indiana 72–60 in front of an energized crowd at Rupp Arena. The Cats had work to do after […]
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Kentucky football continues to reshape its defensive staff by hiring Tony Washington Jr. as the program’s next linebackers coach, according to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel. It’s a move that brings both familiarity and proven development to Lexington. Washington previously crossed paths with head coach Will Stein at Oregon, his alma mater, where he served as […]
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Saturday was full of reasons for Kentucky Wildcats fans to celebrate, starting with Kentucky Volleyball’s triumphant sweep of Creighton in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. Craig Skinner’s No. 1 seed Wildcats took down No. 3 seed Creighton, 3-0, in what was a fun afternoon at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Kentucky has lost just one set in NCAA […]
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