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ESPN’s final 2-round NBA Mock Draft has concerning update on Jayden Quaintance
Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is set to tip off tonight, and while one former Kentucky Wildcat is expected to hear his name called, it’s not a done deal. When Jayden Quaintance first declared for the draft, many mock draft projections had him safely in Round 1, and some even had him going […]
NCAA approves 5-year eligibility rule
The NCAA’s Division I Cabinet has officially approved its new “age-based eligibility model”, granting athletes five years of competition in their collegiate careers instead of four and removing redshirts and waivers. The rules are expected to apply to athletes who have eligibility remaining at the conclusion of the 25-26 academic year. Athletes who finished their fourth […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: NBA Draft Day 1
Good morning, BBN! The offseason is well underway for Kentucky Basketball as Mark Pope and his staff look to bounce back with a solid third season in Lexington. But first, they will be looking to add a few more draft picks to their resume in this year’s NBA Draft. Otega Oweh has been surging up […]
Zoom Diallo’s importance to this Kentucky team is being expressed early
As summer practices began, practice reports are coming out, and more is being learned about this Kentucky Basketball team. One of the names consistently highlighted throughout the week is Zoom Diallo. Mark Pope, who likes to begin his roster construction with a point guard, keyed in on the Washington transfer early in the transfer portal, […]
Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 home and away SEC opponents set
Kentucky Basketball now knows its SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season, giving fans a clearer look at what could be one of the toughest schedules in the country. The Wildcats will once again navigate a stacked SEC while also facing several national powers in non-conference play. SEC HOME GAMES (RUPP ARENA) SEC AWAY GAMES The […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball cracks top 10 in On3 preseason rankings
A lot of the focus this offseason has been on Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats as they look to bounce back from a tough year. However, the women’s team and Kenny Brooks have pieced together a very solid roster heading into his third season in Lexington. How good? Good enough to crack the top […]
What does Dusty May’s move mean for Kentucky Basketball?
This is the time of the year when it’s considered “dead” for college basketball overall. Rosters are finalized, or almost finalized, and the talking heads discuss who they like and don’t like. Well, as sports fans, we know that these things are just about year-round nowadays. Today, on June 22, the sport of college basketball […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: NBA Draft Week
The NBA Draft is just one day away, as 60 prospects will hear their name called Tuesday and Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Leading off tomorrow night will be the Washington Wizards, with much speculation on which one of the top players they will select. Darryn Peterson (Kansas), AJ Dybansta (BYU), […]
Malachi Moreno is confident that Kentucky can have a special frontcourt
The Kentucky Basketball team is on campus in Lexington as summer workouts are underway. The transfer portal and international recruiting circuit are winding down as players find homes, and the Cats have landed some of the best players. Just ask Malachi Moreno. Moreno, who will be playing his second season in a Wildcats jersey, has […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK eyes visit with Marcus Spears Jr.
Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff are eyeing a visit with the number one prospect in the Class of 2027. Many people know Marcus Spears, who was part of the 2003 LSU national champion football team and played nearly a decade in the NFL before getting into television broadcasting. However, his son, Marcus Spears […]
Top Kentucky Football transfer Lance Heard had minor spring procedure
There is an old saying that there is no such thing as a minor procedure when it happens to you. But that’s exactly what happened over the spring football season as top transfer Lance Heard had surgery on an undisclosed injury that was deemed “minor.” While Kentucky did not release what exactly the big left […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Tyler Fryman Watch
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Football’s final weekend of official visits is underway, and while the Wildcats have a loaded group of prospects on campus, one visitor stands out above the rest: in-state wide receiver Tyler Fryman. The Fort Mitchell (Ky.) Beechwood standout is someone Kentucky continues to heavily recruit and looks like the team to […]
NBA Mock Draft roundup for Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh
With Kentucky’s roster essentially set for the upcoming season, many fans have turned their focus to the 2026 NBA Draft. Two former Wildcats, Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh, are hoping to hear their names called next week. Where Experts Predict Jayden Quaintance Will Be Drafted Despite playing only four games at Kentucky because of a […]
Mark Pope and Will Stein welcome J Batt to UK
The University of Kentucky officially has its new athletic director, as they’ve hired J Batt. He will start his campaign as AD in the next month, as Mitch Barnhart will be retiring on June 30. A couple of coaches, including men’s basketball head coach, Mark Pope, and head football Coach, Will Stein, took to social […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Milan Momcilovic Changing UK Culture
Kentucky Basketball is off and running for summer practice, and to no surprise, new transfer Milan Momcilovic is impressing early on. Not only is he a lethal long-range shooter, but he’s also making a positive impact on the culture of the team. The team reportedly can’t get enough of practice and being together, building chemistry on […]
Malachi Moreno is seeing a different side of Mark Pope
One of the best traditions of the summer returned on Thursday as Kentucky Basketball once again made players available to the media during offseason workouts. The first group to speak included rising sophomore center Malachi Moreno, veteran big man Reece Potter, and incoming freshman guard Mason Williams. While each player provided insight into the team’s […]
Kentucky Basketball team visits UK Children’s Hospital
This year’s Kentucky Basketball roster arrived on campus earlier this month. While summer practice has started as the Cats are getting acclimated to the program, they are also getting acclimated to the community. As a basketball player at Kentucky, you are more than just an athlete; you are someone many young people around the state […]
J Batt meets the Kentucky Basketball team: “I’m going to be your biggest fan”
At a place like Kentucky, basketball tends to come first. A blue-blood program in Lexington, UK, with the most wins and the second most championships all-time, is a program that has always been treated with a ton of respect. With the recent hiring of the school’s new athletic director at the University of Kentucky, many […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Jayden Quaintance Stock Dropping Ahead of NBA Draft
We’re just a few days away from the NBA Draft, and there are multiple storylines headed into Monday. Will AJ Dybantsa go #1? What will the Oklahoma City Thunder do with two picks in the top 20? Will one of the teams in the top 5 trade out? But another notable storyline headed into the […]
Why Milan Momcilovic is Mark Pope’s biggest recruiting win with Kentucky Basketball
Plenty of people have been following the Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes since he withdrew from the NBA Draft, and that watch officially came to an end when the Iowa State transfer committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. With that commitment, it could go down as the biggest recruiting win of the Mark Pope era, and there are […]
Kentucky’s momentum for Nikola Kusturica hits pause as recruiting expert pulls prediction
Kentucky Basketball appeared to have all the momentum needed to complete its roster for the 2026-27 season. With one scholarship spot remaining, many believed the Wildcats were closing in on 17-year-old Serbian standout Nikola Kusturica. That confidence grew on Tuesday when 247 Sports recruiting analyst Travis Branham logged a crystal ball prediction for Kentucky to […]
J Batt contract details revealed with University of Kentucky: How would you grade the hire?
Greetings, BBN! After a long and extensive search to find Mitch Barnhart’s replacement, the University of Kentucky seemingly pulled a rabbit out of the hat last week when they landed Michigan State athletic director J Batt to take the same position in Lexington, while also being named CEO of Champions Blue LLC. And now, we […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Will Stein is fixing the UK Football gameday experience
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Football is entering a new era under head coach Will Stein, and he’s already exploring ways to reshape the gameday experience for Big Blue Nation. Following traditions established by past coaches such as Hal Mumme, Guy Morriss, and Mark Stoops, Stein is considering new traditions, including a different team walkout song […]
Kentucky saved millions on J Batt thanks to a weird buyout with Michigan State
When Kentucky hired J Batt to come from Michigan State, everyone knew that it would come at a price. But it turns out, it’s not going to be nearly as much as expected. Thanks to Michigan State’s former president, Kevin Guskiewicz, that number is halved. Because Guskiewicz decided to leave East Lansing to become Clemson’s […]
Kentucky Basketball gets recruiting prediction to land Nikola Kusturica
Kentucky Basketball may be on the verge of one more big-time recruiting win to cap off the 2026-27 roster. The BBN learned recently that Kentucky was making a push for international prospect Nikola Kusturica, a 6-foot-9 wing from Serbia who is already firmly on NBA radars. While the Wildcats are in the mix, Gonzaga was […]
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