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Allen Graves says Kentucky Basketball contacted him
As Kentucky Basketball searches for one more impact player for next season, Milan Momcilovic has seemingly been the only big fish left that the Cats are in the mix for. However, they apparently tried to get in the mix for Santa Clara forward Allen Graves, but it doesn’t sound like that went anywhere. According to […]
Kentucky Wildcat News: UK players and targets at the Combine
Good morning, BBN! Players have headed to Chicago to participate in this year’s NBA Draft Combine, as many look to bolster their draft stock heading into the final surge of Draft season. For the Kentucky Wildcats, there are several players and familiar names to the BBN that are taking the court to work out for […]
Exploring what each member of the Kentucky Basketball GM team does
When Mark Pope announced that he would be taking questions directly from BBN, we all knew things could get interesting. But honestly, it turned out pretty good; you had some honest questions and some good answers. Sure, there were sarcastic questions that just were never going to be answered, but Pope did address the GM […]
Will Stein wants Kentucky vs. Louisville rivalry to continue and possibly move to Week 1
Kentucky Football head coach Will Stein made it clear this week that he wants the rivalry between the Wildcats and Louisville Cardinals to continue, even as the SEC moves toward a nine-game conference schedule while also facing at least one other Power Four team. Stein mentioned his thoughts during an interview with Michael Bennett of […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Franck Kepnang cleared, while Malachi Moreno decision looms
Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Basketball roster is starting to take shape as the offseason winds down. We all expected an addition for a backup center, but little did we know it would progress as fast as it did with the addition of Washington transfer Franck Kepnang. Heading into his seventh season of college basketball, […]
Keegan Brown opens up about his Kentucky Basketball role
The Kentucky Basketball staff is trying to navigate the NIL era in the best way possible, having assembled a team of four minds to build the best roster possible. Mark Pope hired Keegan Brown, who’s a data analysis and roster construction expert, and the SoCal native took to social media to elaborate on his newly […]
College basketball expert says only Duke and UConn are operating at a blue-blood level
The traditional college basketball power structure is being tested more than ever, and many are questioning whether college basketball’s blue-bloods still exist. Well, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein recently said only two programs are truly operating at a blue-blood level. Those two programs? Duke and Connecticut. “There are two programs in college basketball that are […]
Malachi Moreno skips NBA Combine scrimmages; reportedly has strong chance of being first-round pick
It’s looking more and more like Kentucky Basketball freshman Malachi Moreno could remain in the 2026 NBA Draft. On Monday, The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reported that Moreno will not take part in this week’s NBA Combine 5-on-5 scrimmages. That’s usually a sign that a player likes where his NBA stock is and doesn’t want to […]
Franck Kepnang eligible for Kentucky for seventh and final season
Kentucky basketball has its backup center situation solidified, as Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang has been granted eligibility for his seventh and final season, according to Pete Nakos of On3. The 6-foot-11, 253-pound center will bring size, rim protection, and experience to Kentucky’s frontcourt after averaging 6.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per […]
Kentucky football lands 2027 3-star IOL Ian Walker
Kentucky football has added another major piece to its rapidly growing 2027 recruiting class as high 3-star interior offensive lineman Ian Walker announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Monday, according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. Walker is a 6-foot-6, 305-pound lineman from Pennington, New Jersey and becomes another significant recruiting win for first-year head […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Karl-Anthony Towns into the Eastern Conference Finals
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season after completing a dominating sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. After falling behind 2-1 against the Atlanta Hawks in the Quarterfinals, there were questions to if this current Knicks nucleus could win in the postseason and […]
Kentucky Football makes the cut for Reed Gerken ahead of June decision
Kentucky Football is in the mix for another key 2027 recruiting target as 3-star offensive tackle Reed Gerken has narrowed his recruitment down to four schools. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound lineman from Perrysburg announced on Sunday that Kentucky, Illinois, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin remain in contention for his commitment. According to Riley Alberts of 247 Sports, […]
Kentucky Football makes top 5 for Jeremiah Proctor
The Kentucky Wildcats officially made the top five for class of 2027 safety Jeremiah Proctor, according to Riley Alberts of 247 Sports. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound defensive back from Gainesville (GA) included Kentucky alongside Florida State, Miami (FL), Tennessee, and Pittsburgh in his final group of schools. According to 247 Sports Composite, Proctor is currently ranked […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: New UK Graduates Edition
Good morning, BBN! May has sprung, and that means it is graduation season for many of us. Whether it be high school or college graduations, families across the state are gearing up for celebrations of their recent graduates. That is also the case for many across UK Athletics, as 98 graduates have walked the stage […]
Kentucky Basketball gets early 2027 Bracketology projections
Kentucky Basketball could find itself in unfamiliar territory during the 2027 NCAA Tournament, as one analyst projects the Wildcats will play in the “Opening Round” under the NCAA’s expanded 76-team format. The NCAA Tournament will expand from 68 to 76 teams beginning in 2027, a move that has sparked mixed reactions across the college basketball […]
Twitter celebrates Franck Kepnang and Iveon Lewis becoming Kentucky Wildcats
It was a two-sport haul for the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, and BBN’s timeline could barely keep up. Mark Pope landed a veteran big from the Big Ten in Washington center Frank Kepnang, and Will Stein kept his recruiting heater going by reeling in 4-star pass-catcher Iveon Lewis out of Virginia. Here’s a quick look […]
Franck Kepnang has eligibility questions, but Cam’Ron Fletcher may offer hope for Kentucky
The addition of Washington transfer big man Franck Kepnang to Kentucky Basketball has generated excitement, but has also sparked questions from some fans regarding his eligibility status for the upcoming season. Kepnang, a member of the class of 2020, is entering what would be his seventh year of college basketball. However, his situation is not […]
Washington transfer Franck Kepnang commits to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball
Kentucky Basketball has made a polarizing addition to its 2026-27 roster, announcing that Washington Huskies center Franck Kepnang has signed with the program. A 6-foot-11, 253-pound native of Cameroon, Kepnang is not yet eligible for next season, as he’s been in college since the 2020-21 season while at Oregon and was briefly recruited out of […]
4-star WR Iveon Lewis commits to Kentucky over Georgia and other major programs
Kentucky Football continues to build momentum in the 2027 recruiting cycle, adding its latest commitment in 4-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound playmaker from Richmond, Virginia. On3’s Hayes Fawcett broke the news first. Lewis chose Kentucky over major programs that had offered scholarships, including Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Indiana, giving first-year […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: UK enters Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes
Good morning, BBN! Things on the recruiting trail have started to go quiet for the Kentucky Wildcats as they now look to fill out their remaining spots on next season’s roster. While many could just be added as some other role players, it appears the Cats have their sights set on trying to land one […]
Analyst ranks Kentucky’s Will Stein as the No. 2 offensive mind in college football
When Kentucky snatched Will Stein away from Oregon, I think everyone in Big Blue Nation realized the program was getting one of the premier offensive minds in the sport. Stein built a reputation on getting the best out of quarterbacks, no matter where he went. But as he steps into his overarching role in Lexington, […]
NBA Mock Draft has Malachi Moreno ahead of Jayden Quaintance: What about Milan Momcilovic?
Ready for a curveball? The latest NBA Mock Draft from Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor not only has Malachi Moreno going in the first round, but even ahead of Jayden Quaintance. Yes, this projection has Moreno going 24th overall to the New York Knicks, while Quaintance goes 29th to the Cleveland Cavaliers, nearly falling out of […]
Kentucky Basketball will not hire a GM, per Mark Pope
The Kentucky Basketball program will not be hiring a general manager, head coach Mark Pope announced on Friday. Instead, Pope will go with a four-man management team. “In this ever-changing, dynamic college basketball environment, everybody is trying a different solution. For us, instead of hiring a singular GM, we’ve gone with a more comprehensive general […]
Kentucky Wildcats News: Keith Bogans Returns to UK
One of the bigger “what-ifs” of the last 30 years when it comes to Kentucky basketball is just how far the 2003 Wildcats could have gone if Keith Bogans had not suffered a severely sprained ankle. That 2003 team was both the SEC regular season (16-0) and tournament champ, losing in the Elite Eight to […]
AFCA backs 24-team College Football Playoff, proposes end to conference title games
The American Football Coaches Association is pushing for major changes to college football’s postseason structure, including a significant expansion of the College Football Playoff. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the AFCA board voted in favor of exploring a 24-team playoff model, a move that would dramatically reshape the sport. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Ross […]
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