Online Home of the Big Blue Nation: Kentucky Wildcats Sports for the Discerning Fan
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope is once again navigating a stretch of early-season turbulence, and his overthinking may be contributing to the Wildcats’ uneven play. The theme is not new. After Kentucky’s win over Troy in March 2025, Pope discussed the ongoing challenge of staying grounded in the moment. “It’s a battle all of us […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Kentucky football’s coaching staff is beginning to come together under new head coach Will Stein, and two familiar faces will remain in Lexington. Nick Roush of KSR has confirmed that former Wildcats Anwar Stewart and Mike Hartline will stay with the program for the 2026 season, providing continuity at two key developmental positions. Stewart, Kentucky’s […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Kentucky football’s 2026 recruiting class took a hit this week as 4-star safety Messiah Tilson decommitted from the Wildcats and flipped to Rutgers. The Rockford, Illinois native announced his decision only days after Mark Stoops’ firing and Will Stein’s hire as Kentucky’s new head coach. Tilson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound defensive back, had been one of […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Kentucky’s season hit another low point Friday night as the Wildcats were blown out 94–59 by No. 11 Gonzaga, which was a defeat made even more embarrassing by what happened before the opening tip. During pregame warm-ups, Gonzaga players were seen running playful football plays on the court, a sign they weren’t taking Kentucky seriously. […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Good morning, BBN! Well, it’s certainly not the best morning after last night… There’s really not much to say about the game. It was an all-systems failure that we haven’t seen in quite some time. The Cats were never in the game. This team is totally broken, and unless something drastic changes, then this is […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
That was about as bad as it could have been for the Kentucky Wildcats. Playing in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Kentucky’s away from home, this was supposed to be, at the very least, a bounce-back game offensively for the Wildcats. Instead, it was the exact opposite. Like, to a “T” the exact opposite. There were missed […]
about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Kentucky started horribly and never recovered, as Gonzaga defeated Kentucky 94-59 in dominating fashion. Kentucky was never in this game, as Gonzaga started the game on a 21-5 run, and although the second half was slightly better, it was another abysmal performance by the Wildcats as they fell to 5-4 on the season. This Kentucky […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Kentucky basketball’s offense will get a major boost Friday night in Nashville, as Jaland Lowe is expected to play after missing the previous five games with a shoulder injury. It’s been a tough start for the transfer point guard from Pittsburgh. Lowe injured his shoulder initially on October 17th in the Blue-White Scrimmage. Trainers popped […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to Nashville to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Friday night. Kentucky is an underdog at +5.5. Game time is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2. Mark Pope’s squad now sits at 5-3 on the season. Kentucky has dominated the weak squads on its schedule, but it’s been outright […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
Will Stein and Kentucky football just pulled off a massive recruiting win, as 4-star wide receiver Kenny Darby has committed to the Wildcats. Darby announced the news at a Friday ceremony, and he’ll officially sign with Kentucky during the early signing period. Originally committed to LSU, Darby will seemingly follow former Tigers offensive coordinator Joe […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The expectations entering this season have made the last month tough for Kentucky fans and the team. Mark Pope and the players feel it just as much as the fans do. Interestingly, Kentucky was still in a great position to win Tuesday night against North Carolina despite a lackluster offensive performance. Even when the Wildcats […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Good morning BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats return to action tonight as they head down to Music City for a date with the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville always brings out the best of the BBN, and hopefully that is the case tonight as Mark Pope and his team enter a game that feels almost […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Kentucky Wildcats appear to have made another hire, and it’s a big one for Will Stein. According to KSR’s Nick Roush, Kentucky is set to hire Louisville Cardinals director of recruiting Pete Nochta. By the sound of it, Nochta will serve in an off-field recruiting role under expected general manager Pat Biondo. “As the […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball kicked off its NCAA Tournament run with a dominant 3-0 sweep of Wofford on Wednesday at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Riding a 22-match win streak and an undefeated SEC season, the Wildcats showed why they’re a top contender for another national championship. Kentucky took control early in the first set, winning […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
f you blinked, you might have missed the moment Will Stein transformed from “the new guy” into the unquestioned leader of Kentucky football. His introductory press conference wasn’t just a meet-and-greet; it was a manifesto. In less than an hour, he laid out a vision that is radically different from the last decade of football […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
I read something somewhere that this season is the “with that being said” season. Meaning, a lot of athletes are entering the transfer portal. Whenever they post on social media that they are entering the transfer portal, they end it by saying “with that being said.” Edge rusher Landyn Watson will be entering the transfer […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Now that Will Stein has been officially introduced as the new head coach of Kentucky football, the former Oregon Duck is now laying the groundwork for his first coaching staff in Lexington. It would appear Stein has found his first offensive coordinator. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, Kentucky is set to […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
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 […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope offered injury updates on Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate ahead of the Wildcats’ Friday matchup with Gonzaga, and it’s a mixed bag to say the least. First, the good news. Point guard Jaland Lowe is going to have a full-contact practice on Thursday to determine if he can play […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Will Stein was officially introduced yesterday as the new head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. Stein held his introductory press conference yesterday to much fanfare, speaking about his excitement to return home to the school he grew up cheering for. Stein also gave a shoutout to former Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops. Stein hit some […]
about 2 months 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 […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
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, […]
about 2 months ago | 2 reads
On Wednesday afternoon, the BBN got their first chance to hear from their new head Kentucky football coach, as Will Stein was introduced at Nutter Field House. It was also one of the times this year we will get to hear from UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart. After the introductory press conference, Barnhart also fielded […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Will Stein era of Kentucky football officially arrived with a whirlwind of emotion, gratitude, and bold ambition. In his introductory press conference on Wednesday, the former Oregon offensive coordinator repeatedly described the past two days as “a dream,” underscoring how surreal and meaningful it has been to return home to lead the program he […]
about 2 months ago | 0 reads
There is a lot of momentum surrounding Kentucky football right now, which is crazy to think considering where we were about a week ago. With Wednesday being National Signing Day, Kentucky landed a commitment from Northwest Mississippi offensive guard Jordan Knox. Knox, weighing in at 6-2 and 325 pounds, was a 4-star recruit in the […]
about 2 months ago | 1 read