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AP Poll Analysis: Week 16
We have a new #1. Arizona is undefeated no more, and that means Michigan has snatched the throne at 24-1. They’ve won nine Quad 1 games, pounded the majority of their competition, and seem to be showing no signs of slowing down as March nears. Behind them sits Houston, who’s only lost once in Big […]
Kentucky vs. Georgia Injury Report: Jeremiah Wilkinson set to play
The Kentucky Wildcats will play host to the Georgia Bulldogs Tuesday night as they return to Rupp Arena for the first time in over a week. It is a very important game for the Cats as they look to keep pace in the SEC standings race, while also holding steady in their seed line for […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. Georgia preview, viewing info, odds, and predictions
The Kentucky Wildcats return home Tuesday night for a pivotal SEC matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena, with tip-off set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. Kentucky enters the game at 17-8 overall and 8-4 in conference play, coming off a 92-83 road loss to the Florida Gators, which was a game where […]
Monday Headlines: Kentucky in the College Basketball Rankings (UPDATE)
As expected, Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats fell out of the AP Top 25 Poll and are no longer ranked. They’re still getting the fifth-most votes in the AP Poll and the sixth-most votes in the Coaches Poll, so a strong week could push them back into the top 25. Meanwhile, Kenny Brooks’ squad rose up […]
4-star recruit Braden Gordon includes Kentucky in final 5
Class of 2027 four-star athlete Braden Gordon has officially trimmed his list to five schools, and Kentucky remains firmly in the hunt. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound standout from Alabama announced that his finalists include Kentucky, Auburn, Florida, Miami (FL), and Georgia Tech, according to Chad Simmons of Rivals. Kentucky is on the list after head coach […]
Derek Warehime leaves Kentucky for a role with the Minnesota Vikings
Derek Warehime, hired in December as run game coordinator for the Kentucky Wildcats football under new head coach Will Stein, is leaving the program to join the Minnesota Vikings as an assistant offensive line coach. Warehime’s departure comes before he ever coached a game for Kentucky, marking a significant early staff shakeup for Stein in […]
Kentucky Women’s Basketball gets massive win over No. 14 Ole Miss
Well, after taking care of business against Texas A&M, Kenny Brooks and Kentucky welcomed No. 14 Ole Miss to town in a game that meant a lot more than just a game. If you were wondering about the pink uniforms, which are awesome by the way, it was the annual Play4Kay game, something near and […]
Sunday Headlines: On to Georgia Edition
Kentucky went into Gainesville yesterday as a major underdog, and despite showing some fight, fell to maybe the hottest team in the country right now in the Florida Gators. It was a tough loss, especially considering the SEC standings and the opportunity to earn a massive win for the NCAA Tournament resume, but Kentucky has […]
Malachi Moreno holds his own vs. arguably the best frontcourt in college basketball
The Kentucky Wildcats fell on the road to the Florida Gators by a final score of 92-83. In a game of runs, the Cats found themselves down 15 at one point, and cut it to two early in the second half. The Gators’ big men gave the Wildcats some problems, but Mark Pope’s team held […]
Will Stein is spending money in a different way than Mark Stoops
Mark Stoops made a lot of money while at Kentucky, and he also helped make a lot of people a lot of money. Jon Hale recently broke down what Will Stein’s spending is going to look like while at Kentucky. Stein is taking a spread-it-around approach, whereas Stoops had bigger pay for his OC, DC, […]
Urban Klavzar was the X-factor in Florida’s win over Kentucky
The Kentucky Wildcats fell to 17-8 on the season after they couldn’t climb back from an early double-digit deficit against the Florida Gators, ultimately falling 92-83. The Wildcats followed their game plan for the majority of the game, but one thing they failed to do throughout was stop the Gators’ sixth man, Urban Klavzar. A […]
Layups and turnovers doom Kentucky at Florida
The Kentucky Wildcats fought hard in Gainesville, but came up short against a Florida Gators team that is peaking at the right time. They also did themselves no favors in the O-Dome today as turnovers and missed layups plagued the Cats once again. How bad was it? Well, let’s first start with turnovers. To start […]
Box score, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s loss at Florida
Florida’s 3-point shooting and rebounding proved just a little bit too much for Kentucky Basketball to overcome Saturday afternoon, holding off multiple comeback attempts by the Wildcats in the second half and winning 92-83. The Gators made 10 3-pointers and out-rebounded Kentucky 44-37. Missed lay-ups, missed free throws. They’re still preventing this team from going […]
Kentucky falls at Florida: 5 things to know and postgame banter
It was a rare week with no Kentucky Basketball, so it felt like an eternity waiting for the Cats to return to the court. The patience was rewarded with a Saturday afternoon monster matchup against the #14 Gators, with the top spot in the conference on the line. Several weeks ago, it would have been […]
Kentucky vs. Florida game thread and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to Gainesville take on the Florida Gators on Saturday afternoon. Game time is set for 3:00 PM ET on ABC. The Cats are huge 12.5-point underdogs. Mark Pope’s squad is now 17-7 and one game back of the Gators in the SEC after winning three straight games and eight of […]
Saturday Headlines: Florida Gameday
Good morning, BBN! Well, it’s been quite the season with a lot of ups and downs… but, the Cats have won eight of their las nine and the momentum continues to grow. They’ve won some big games since the embarrassing Vanderbilt loss, and with another big test today against the rising No. 14 Florida Gators, […]
Players to watch, keys to the game for Kentucky at Florida
It’s been said that basketball season starts the Monday after the Super Bowl. Maybe that’s true, but not in Kentucky. Basketball season is year-round in Kentucky. That said, now is the time we’re going to start to really find out just how good this Wildcats team is. They had their bye week this week, having […]
Kentucky’s latest SEC Championship and NCAA Tournament odds
The Kentucky Wildcats have had a significant turnaround this season, winning 8 out of their last 9 games. They’ve put themselves in a good position to be a contender in the SEC and a threat once the NCAA Tournament rolls around. Per Fanduel, the Wildcats are +1700 to win the SEC as of right now. […]
Kentucky adds Jerret McElwain as Director of Player Personnel
Will Stein has been rounding out his staff with some different hires as spring football quickly approaches. However, in today’s college football world, having a front office is a must to be successful year in and year out. Luckily, that is what this staff is building, and UK added a new name to the staff […]
Kentucky vs. Florida Injury Report: Another game without Lowe, Williams, and Quaintance
The Kentucky Wildcats have positioned themselves to potentially win the SEC regular season title as we head into the final few weeks of the regular season. That makes tomorrow afternoon’s matchup with the Florida Gators even more important for the Cats, as it will be for the chance to lead the SEC. At this point, […]
Larron Westmoreland commits to Kentucky Football
The Kentucky Wildcats are on the board in the class of 2027 thanks to an in-state commitment. On Friday, 3-star athlete Larron Westmoreland committed to the Wildcats, making the announcement via Twitter. A product of Jeffersontown High School in Louisville, Westmoreland is ranked 62nd among safeties and 12th in the state of Kentucky by Rivals. […]
Kentucky Resume Review: Where the Cats stand 24 games in
Greetings, BBN! The 2025-2026 Kentucky Wildcats season is 24 games in, which means it’s just seven games to go before SEC Tournament week and Selection Sunday. When UK dropped to 5-4 after taking a pounding from Gonzaga, and when they started SEC play 0-2 against Alabama and Missouri, their bracket status seemed very shaky and […]
SEC Basketball Standings Update
Greetings, BBN! The midweek action was pretty “meh”. Almost all the favorites won, and there weren’t any ranked vs. ranked games. The only game that raised any eyebrows was the Missouri-Texas A&M one, where the Tigers went to College Station and knocked off the Aggies 86-85 thanks to a go-ahead dunk from Shawn Phillips Jr. […]
Friday Headlines: Kentucky Basketball using more zone defense?
Kentucky basketball has turned their season around with their efforts in Southeastern Conference play, winning eight of their last nine after starting 0-2 back in early January. The Wildcats have done this without their only true point guard in Jaland Lowe — who is out for the season with a shoulder injury — as well […]
Malachi Moreno has become the force Kentucky desperately needed
There is a saying in college basketball: “There are no freshmen in February.” Now, I gotta tell you, I am not sure I agree with all that. I think it depends on the context, but in general, I get the point. By now, most guys should have adjusted to the physicality of the game. Thankfully […]
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