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Good morning, BBN! Believe it or not, the Kentucky Wildcats are suiting up for their last game of the regular season today, and it’s against the No. 5 team in the country, the Florida Gators. This season has been one of the longer rollercoasters I can remember. With that said, it’s Senior Day, and the […]
Here we are, yet again, with the Kentucky Wildcats facing a game that feels like one they need to win. The game at Arkansas was viewed as one where either result would determine how the rest of the season would go for the Wildcats. They won that game, igniting a three-game winning streak that put […]
We are a few weeks away from the start of the NCAA Tournament, as the Kentucky Wildcats are fighting for seeding position as we enter the final game of the regular season. Sitting at 19-11 and 10-7 in SEC play, the Cats are in a unique position as they welcome the Florida Gators to town […]
The Kentucky Wildcats won’t have Kam Williams back on the court when they host the Florida Gators on Saturday. On Friday, both teams released their injury reports, which has Williams listed as out along with Jaland Lowe and Jayfen Quaintance. Williams did return to practice this week, but he’ll need more time before he’s ready […]
Just days after announcing he will retire as Kentucky’s athletic director, Mitch Barnhart addressed the media Friday to discuss his decision and what comes next for the university’s athletics department. Barnhart confirmed earlier this week that he will step down from his role as athletic director in June and transition into a new position within […]
Greetings, BBN! Just one gameday left in the Southeastern Conference before the postseason begins. The Gators are on top, and the Gamecocks are at the bottom, but there’s a whole lot of chaos in between. The Gators, Crimson Tide, and Razorbacks have three of the four double-byes locked up, but if Tennessee loses to Vanderbilt […]
Some people love math, some people hate it, but the beautiful thing about it is that you always find an answer. Kentucky women’s basketball found out that 2 games in 2 days, turnovers, and a South Carolina team motivated to dominate was big trouble. Kentucky women’s basketball has a turnover problem If you take a […]
Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Women’s Basketball Team had a tough regular season in Southeastern Conference play, finishing the year with a 23-9 overall record and going just 8-8 in the SEC. That .500 record led to a finish in the middle of the pack when it came to SEC regular season standings, with Kentucky […]
Recruiting in college sports may be as complex as it’s ever been. In the ever-changing landscape of college sports, coaches have to navigate tricky waters in the recruiting world, and look far and wide to build their roster. If high school recruiting and the transfer portal weren’t enough, this new wave of players being allowed […]
Kentucky Baseball will have its star sophomore shortstop back, Tyler Bell, after he was medically cleared to return, according to Derek Terry of Bat Cats Central. Bell is expected to make his return for Kentucky during the Wildcats’ three-game series against The Citadel this weekend. According to Jeff Drummond, Bell will have a limited role […]
What an up-and-down season it has been for Kentucky Basketball, as shown by just the last two games: A dominating win over Vanderbilt, where the Wildcats led for 38+ minutes, followed by a double-digit loss to Texas A&M just 72 hours later, allowing a 27-3 run. While locked in an at-large bid in the NCAA […]
Is anyone in the country hotter than Clara Strack? After Kenny Brooks challenged his star, Strack has responded in a now historic way. Take a look at her last 3 games: South Carolina – 24 points, 9 reboundsArkansas – 20 points, 13 reboundsGeorgia – 33 points, 8 rebounds, 5/7 on 3s That stat line against […]
While the concerns are real amongst Big Blue Nation that the Kentucky Wildcats could play on Wednesday of the SEC Tournament, there is some positive news on the final week of the regular season. Kam Williams, who has been sidelined with a broken foot since January 21st against Texas, is returning to practice on Thursday, […]
After picking up a dominant win to kick off the SEC Tournament yesterday, Coach Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats are back in action today, taking on Georgia. Kentucky dominated from start-to-finish in its 94-64 win over Arkansas yesterday, with six different players scoring in double figures. Things get much tougher today though, as Kentucky […]
Kentucky is reportedly showing interest in 6-foot-7 point guard Dink Pate, as head coach Mark Pope was spotted in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to watch Pate play for the Westchester Knicks against the Delaware Blue Coats. Originally part of the 2023 recruiting class, Pate has spent the last three years playing in the NBA G-League, […]
Kentucky Basketball didn’t just make The Athletic’s list of the top 50 rivalries in college hoops. Writer Scott Dochterman ranked five of the Wildcats’ matchups among the nation’s best, highlighting both historic bitterness and blue-blood prestige. Dochterman called Indiana Hoosiers–Kentucky Wildcats the “most difficult rivalry to place,” noting how the annual series once defined non-conference […]
With just one regular-season game remaining, time is running out for Kam Williams and Jayden Quaintance to play again this season. During his Wednesday radio show, head coach Mark Pope shared the latest update on his two injured Wildcats who may be able to return in the postseason. First, Williams has progressed enough from foot […]
Kentucky Football became the first SEC program to officially jump into the recruitment of Braylon Key, a 6-foot, 170-pound cornerback from Batesville (Miss.) South Panola, extending an offer that the emerging 2027 prospect calls a “true blessing.” Though Key is not yet ranked, his stock has been climbing rapidly throughout the winter, with college coaches […]
With the Cats in comeback mode, Trent Noah was on the floor for his offense. He had made two 3s and drew a foul on another when he stepped into another. As he backpedaled to the side after the shot missed, Noah unfortunately stepped on Mark Pope and rolled his ankle. If you have played […]
You read that headline, and you might say, “Man, that is harsh,” but there was a method to the madness for Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks. Clara Strack was coming off a sloppy game in a win against Auburn on the road, and the Cats were set to host No. 3 South Carolina. Brooks […]
Kentucky Basketball entered College Station needing a win that could help solidify its SEC and NCAA Tournament positioning. Fresh off a strong win over Vanderbilt, the Wildcats looked ready to carry that momentum forward early against Texas A&M. For the first stretch of the game, they did exactly that. Kentucky came out aggressively and efficiently […]
Good morning, BBN! Well, that was an ugly game to watch last night. It started off so strong. The Kentucky Wildcats seemed to have picked up right where they left off against Vanderbilt, gaining a 30-18 lead with about nine minutes left in the first half. Then, Mark Pope decided to play five reserves at […]
The Kentucky Wildcats have found themselves playing from behind versus high-major teams a good bit this season. An awful trend that has continued to occur throughout this roller-coaster of a season. According to Steven Peake at KSR, the Wildcats have trailed by 15+ in 40% of their games against high-major teams this season. A mind-boggling […]
The Kentucky Wildcats were simply outplayed for the majority of Tuesday night’s matchup against Texas A&M. It was a tough road loss for the Cats, as most of the team didn’t have their best game. However, Mo Dioubate really gave it his best effort, having one of his best outings of the season for one […]
Kentucky Basketball kicked off tonight’s game in College Station right where they left off against Vanderbilt on Saturday. The offense was clicking, and the defense looked locked in once again. However, after a 12-point lead was built, the Cats imploded, as they dropped a very winnable game to the Aggies. How bad was it? Well, […]