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Highlights, MVP and Twitter reactions to Kentucky getting sweet revenge on Vanderbilt
That was exactly what the Big Blue Nation needed. In a game the home team dominated from start to finish, the Kentucky Wildcats had an outstanding offensive performance while leading by as many as 22 in a 91-77 win over the No. 25 Vanderbilt Commodores. Kentucky improves to 19-10 overall and 10-6 in conference play […]
Kentucky Basketball routs Vanderbilt: 4 things to know and postgame cheers
Kentucky Basketball came into Saturday’s game against the Vanderbilt Commodores with their sights set on avenging an embarrassing 25-point loss in Nashville back in January. They did just that, dominating Vandy from the jump for a 91-77 victory. The No. 25 Commodores entered the matchup mirroring UK’s 6-3 conference record and looking to sweep the […]
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt game thread and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday afternoon in Lexington. Game time is set for 2:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Cats are 1.5-point favorites. Mark Pope’s squad is now 18-10 after snapping a three-game losing streak with a win over the South Carolina Gamecocks last time out. Kentucky is 9-6 […]
Saturday Headlines: Vanderbilt Gameday
Good morning, BBN! It’s revenge time for the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at 2:00 PM EST. at Rupp Arena. You can watch the game on ESPN. Kentucky scraped by this past Tuesday against a below-average South Carolina team. Otega Oweh probably had his worst SEC performance so far, but luckily, […]
Keys to the game for Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt
Kentucky did what it had to do against South Carolina Tuesday night to all but assure an NCAA Tournament berth. Now, though, it’s time to see just how potent a team the Wildcats can be in the NCAA Tournament. Before that, though, there’s the SEC Tournament. How high can Kentucky climb in the SEC standings […]
Updated NCAA Tournament odds for Kentucky Basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats beat South Carolina on the road on Tuesday. While it was not exactly a performance that inspired confidence, it essentially locked them into the NCAA Tournament. However, the prior three-game slide really impacted their postseason seeding in the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. With a 9-6 conference record, Kentucky is no longer […]
Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt Injury Report: Kam Williams and Frankie Collins are out
Ahead of their Saturday showdown at Rupp Arena, the Kentucky Wildcats and Vanderbilt Commodores have unveiled their SEC Injury Report. For Kentucky, you will be absolutely stunned and shocked to hear that Jayden Quaintance, Jaland Lowe, and Kam Williams all remain out. Williams is out of a walking boot, and Mark Pope is keeping the […]
SEC Basketball Standings Update
Greetings, BBN! The midweek games shook up the pecking order a good bit. Missouri upset Tennessee by four in Columbia to gain a huge Quad 1 win for the resume that also shot them up into a tie for 5th in the league standings. Kentucky snapped its three-game losing streak at South Carolina with a […]
Friday Headlines: To GM or not to GM for Kentucky Basketball
The amount of change that college basketball has endured over the last few seasons has been astronomical. In fact, that can be applied to college sports in general. Who would have thought 5-10 years ago that college athletics programs would be able to pay student athletes up to millions of dollars, and the universities would […]
Kentucky set to host top 2028 PG Kam Mercer for Vanderbilt game
Kentucky Basketball will welcome back Kam Mercer for a second visit later this month, according to Jacob Polacheck with KSR+. Mercer is the No. 2 shooting guard and a top-20 overall player in the class of 2028, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Princeton High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, is expected to attend […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Vanderbilt viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
Kentucky Basketball ended a three-game slide with a win at South Carolina on Tuesday, but it wasn’t exactly a performance that inspired confidence. That said, a SEC road win is a win, and Tuesday’s likely earned the Wildcats a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Now, it’s time to build some momentum. Next up are the […]
Kentucky WBB’s hot start enough to hold off Auburn in low-scoring game
It was Auburn’s senior night, they were doing their Play4Kay game, and Kentucky came in hot to try and spoil the party. It was less than a week ago that Neville Arena played host to a heartbreaking loss for one Kentucky team, as the men fell 75-74. Could the women avoid that fate? The Lady […]
Kentucky fans might feel better about losing Tyran Stokes after this update
Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2026, has yet to make a decision on a school. As of November 1st, 2025, the Nike signature athlete is down to three schools: Kansas, Kentucky, and Oregon. With the high school season wrapping up soon, Stokes’ commitment date could be in the near future. […]
Thursday Headlines: Rise of Cason Wallace
When you think about the Oklahoma City Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comes to mind. SGA has been the face of the Thunder, winning the league MVP and Finals MVP last season. When he’s been healthy, he’s been dominant again this season. But with SGA missing time due to an injury, another former Kentucky Wildcat has stepped […]
Another positive Kam Williams injury update
We are several weeks removed from the injury to Kam Williams, and Mark Pope and his staff are trying to piece together the roster after another injury. So far, it has been a whirlwind when it comes to how this roster is playing, leaving a lot of the BBN hopeful that Williams might return before […]
Mark Pope gives brief update on Kentucky Basketball GM search
When I first heard of a college team hiring a general manager, I was like “What?! A general manager in college?! I thought that was only for professional sports.” But as it turns out, college sports have a feel of a minor league for professional sports with the advent of NIL and the transfer portal. […]
Nick Mingione provides promising update on injured star Tyler Bell
The Bat Cats got a double dose of good news when they needed it. Nick Mingione provided an update on injured superstar Tyler Bell, and then the Cats followed that up with a nice home win against Western Kentucky. Let’s start with the big news: Nick Mingione provided a nice little update on Tyler Bell […]
Kentucky Basketball is eyeing a foreign summer tour
Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope teased the possibility of an international trip for the Wildcats during his weekly radio show on Wednesday, saying the program is in talks for what could be “an epic foreign tour.” “We do have something in the works,” Pope said. “We have a group that’s come to us and […]
Mark Pope continues to misuse Andrija Jelavic
One thing about this Kentucky Basketball season so far? You really just never know what to expect. Here lately, it has been the Denzel Aberdeen, Collin Chandler, and Otega Oweh show. But beyond that, it seems to be a different player stepping up almost every single night. And that includes the completely bizarre case of […]
Mo Dioubate opens up about the adversity he’s been dealing with
The Kentucky Wildcats get a desperately needed road win over South Carolina, by a final score of 72-63. With Otega Oweh having an off night and the Cats’ bench giving minimal help, Denzel Aberdeen bailed out the Wildcats on the offensive end with 19 points, five assists, and zero turnovers. In a sluggish win for […]
Wednesday Headlines: Collin Chandler Saves Kentucky Basketball Yet Again
Good morning, BBN! It wasn’t pretty, but the Kentucky Wildcats picked up a much-needed win last night on the road against South Carolina. They struggled most of the game with finding a flow offensively, but when it mattered most, their clutch player all year, Collin Chandler, came through again. He drained a 3-pointer at the […]
Denzel Aberdeen shines, jokes about Mark Pope fine
Kentucky Basketball guard Denzel Aberdeen delivered one of the best performances of his career Tuesday night, and he capped it with a memorable postgame moment on the SEC Network. After scoring 19 points on 6-for-12 shooting, hitting 4-of-6 from three, dishing out five assists with zero turnovers, and grabbing four rebounds in 37 minutes, Aberdeen […]
Mark Pope and the Wildcats recap win at South Carolina
Tuesday night, the Kentucky Wildcats went on the road to Columbia, South Carolina, desperate to end a three-game skid, and they did just that with a 72-63 win over the Gamecocks. It was far from a polished performance. Kentucky managed only 28 points in the first half and struggled for offensive rhythm for much of […]
Malachi Moreno joins Karl-Anthony Towns in rare UK freshman feat, despite injury
Kentucky Basketball freshman big man Malachi Moreno continues to grow into one of the Wildcats’ most reliable frontcourt pieces, and Tuesday night in Columbia provided his strongest evidence yet. Moreno finished with 8 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal in Kentucky’s 72-63 win over South Carolina, which is a stat line no Kentucky […]
Kentucky Basketball has likely secured an NCAA Tournament spot
After months of ups and downs with injuries and momentum swings, Kentucky Basketball has likely locked up its spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats’ 72-63 road win over South Carolina on Tuesday night pushed them to 18-10 overall and 9-6 in SEC play, providing them with stability as Selection Sunday is now less […]
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