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Monday Headlines: Kentucky in the College Basketball Rankings (UPDATE)
As expected, Kentucky basketball fell out of the top 25 polls and took a dip in the analytics. Meanwhile, the women are now a top 15 team in several major rankings. Both the AP Top 25 Poll and the Coaches Top 25 Poll no longer have Kentucky in the top 25. The women’s AP Poll […]
Kentucky Basketball vs. NC Central viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions
As we enter the second week of December, the Kentucky Wildcats are just 5-4, off the heels of a 35-point loss to Gonzaga, the worst loss for the program since 1989. A much different position than anyone expected before the season. Fortunately, the Wildcats’ next opponent is the worst of the season and should not […]
Is this the worst 6-year run in Kentucky Basketball history?
From St. Peter’s to Oakland to a 35-point loss to Gonzaga, this fanbase has absorbed more heartbreak in six years than it ever thought possible. This is as angry as I have ever seen Kentucky fans in a long time. You hear a lot of dramatic statements in this sport, but that one feels… accurate. […]
Will Stein: “Best general manager in the country” is coming to Kentucky
A lot of change is coming to Kentucky football with new head coach Will Stein. Stein, one of the best offensive minds in college football, will bring an offense-first approach that the program hasn’t seen in nearly two decades. He will also bring a change in the approach to NIL, bringing the first general manager […]
Will Stein and Oregon’s path in College Football Playoff set
Will Stein will be working two jobs for the next few weeks as the Kentucky Wildcats’ newest head coach. He will also be leading the Oregon offense into the College Football Playoff. That means the Ducks will now have two fan bases cheering them on, as all of Big Blue Nation will be Oregon fans […]
Sunday Headlines: Can Kentucky Basketball’s season be saved? and College Football Playoff Selections
Can Kentucky Basketball’s season be saved? It’s a tough question. On one hand, we still haven’t seen this team fully healthy, and there are talented players on the roster. On paper, this team should be a lot better than what it has been. But on the other hand, this team has flaws that I’m not […]
Kentucky’s slow start highlights Mark Pope’s battle with overthinking
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope is once again navigating a stretch of early-season turbulence, and his overthinking may be contributing to the Wildcats’ uneven play. The theme is not new. After Kentucky’s win over Troy in March 2025, Pope discussed the ongoing challenge of staying grounded in the moment. “It’s a battle all of us […]
Will Stein retains Anwar Stewart, Mike Hartline as Kentucky staff begins to take shape
Kentucky football’s coaching staff is beginning to come together under new head coach Will Stein, and two familiar faces will remain in Lexington. Nick Roush of KSR has confirmed that former Wildcats Anwar Stewart and Mike Hartline will stay with the program for the 2026 season, providing continuity at two key developmental positions. Stewart, Kentucky’s […]
Kentucky loses 4-star DB Messiah Tilson to Rutgers
Kentucky football’s 2026 recruiting class took a hit this week as 4-star safety Messiah Tilson decommitted from the Wildcats and flipped to Rutgers. The Rockford, Illinois native announced his decision only days after Mark Stoops’ firing and Will Stein’s hire as Kentucky’s new head coach. Tilson, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound defensive back, had been one of […]
Gonzaga runs football plays in warm-ups, then runs Kentucky off the floor
Kentucky’s season hit another low point Friday night as the Wildcats were blown out 94–59 by No. 11 Gonzaga, which was a defeat made even more embarrassing by what happened before the opening tip. During pregame warm-ups, Gonzaga players were seen running playful football plays on the court, a sign they weren’t taking Kentucky seriously. […]
Saturday Headlines: Kentucky Volleyball to Sweet 16 and UK Basketball lays down
Good morning, BBN! Well, it’s certainly not the best morning after last night… There’s really not much to say about the game. It was an all-systems failure that we haven’t seen in quite some time. The Cats were never in the game. This team is totally broken, and unless something drastic changes, then this is […]
Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s no-show vs. Gonzaga
That was about as bad as it could have been for the Kentucky Wildcats. Playing in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Kentucky’s away from home, this was supposed to be, at the very least, a bounce-back game offensively for the Wildcats. Instead, it was the exact opposite. Like, to a “T” the exact opposite. There were missed […]
Kentucky dominated by Gonzaga: 5 things to know and postgame mourning
Kentucky started horribly and never recovered, as Gonzaga defeated Kentucky 94-59 in dominating fashion. Kentucky was never in this game, as Gonzaga started the game on a 21-5 run, and although the second half was slightly better, it was another abysmal performance by the Wildcats as they fell to 5-4 on the season. This Kentucky […]
Jaland Lowe set to play vs. Gonzaga
Kentucky basketball’s offense will get a major boost Friday night in Nashville, as Jaland Lowe is expected to play after missing the previous five games with a shoulder injury. It’s been a tough start for the transfer point guard from Pittsburgh. Lowe injured his shoulder initially on October 17th in the Blue-White Scrimmage. Trainers popped […]
Kentucky vs. Gonzaga game thread and pregame reading
The Kentucky Wildcats will travel to Nashville to take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Friday night. Kentucky is an underdog at +5.5. Game time is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2. Mark Pope’s squad now sits at 5-3 on the season. Kentucky has dominated the weak squads on its schedule, but it’s been outright […]
4-star WR Kenny Darby commits to Kentucky after decommitting from LSU
Will Stein and Kentucky football just pulled off a massive recruiting win, as 4-star wide receiver Kenny Darby has committed to the Wildcats. Darby announced the news at a Friday ceremony, and he’ll officially sign with Kentucky during the early signing period. Originally committed to LSU, Darby will seemingly follow former Tigers offensive coordinator Joe […]
Players to watch, keys to the game for Kentucky vs. Gonzaga in Nashville
The expectations entering this season have made the last month tough for Kentucky fans and the team. Mark Pope and the players feel it just as much as the fans do. Interestingly, Kentucky was still in a great position to win Tuesday night against North Carolina despite a lackluster offensive performance. Even when the Wildcats […]
Friday Headlines: Gonzaga Gameday Edition
Good morning BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats return to action tonight as they head down to Music City for a date with the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville always brings out the best of the BBN, and hopefully that is the case tonight as Mark Pope and his team enter a game that feels almost […]
Pete Nochta set to leave Louisville Cardinals for Kentucky Football
The Kentucky Wildcats appear to have made another hire, and it’s a big one for Will Stein. According to KSR’s Nick Roush, Kentucky is set to hire Louisville Cardinals director of recruiting Pete Nochta. By the sound of it, Nochta will serve in an off-field recruiting role under expected general manager Pat Biondo. “As the […]
Kentucky Volleyball sweeps Wofford in NCAA Tournament opener: UCLA up next
No. 1 seed Kentucky volleyball kicked off its NCAA Tournament run with a dominant 3-0 sweep of Wofford on Wednesday at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Riding a 22-match win streak and an undefeated SEC season, the Wildcats showed why they’re a top contender for another national championship. Kentucky took control early in the first set, winning […]
5 biggest takeaways from Will Stein’s introduction as Kentucky Football head coach
f you blinked, you might have missed the moment Will Stein transformed from “the new guy” into the unquestioned leader of Kentucky football. His introductory press conference wasn’t just a meet-and-greet; it was a manifesto. In less than an hour, he laid out a vision that is radically different from the last decade of football […]
Landyn Watson to enter transfer portal
I read something somewhere that this season is the “with that being said” season. Meaning, a lot of athletes are entering the transfer portal. Whenever they post on social media that they are entering the transfer portal, they end it by saying “with that being said.” Edge rusher Landyn Watson will be entering the transfer […]
Kentucky hiring former LSU OC Joe Sloan, per report
Now that Will Stein has been officially introduced as the new head coach of Kentucky football, the former Oregon Duck is now laying the groundwork for his first coaching staff in Lexington. It would appear Stein has found his first offensive coordinator. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, Kentucky is set to […]
Positive update on Jayden Quaintance and his impending debut for Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky basketball is awaiting the debut of big man Jayden Quaintance. The transfer from Arizona State has not appeared in a game for the Wildcats yet, as he has been rehabbing from an ACL tear. Over the past few months, we’ve gotten continuous good news from Mark Pope on Quaintance, and today comes another positive […]
Mark Pope has good and bad injury news on Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate
Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope offered injury updates on Jaland Lowe and Mo Dioubate ahead of the Wildcats’ Friday matchup with Gonzaga, and it’s a mixed bag to say the least. First, the good news. Point guard Jaland Lowe is going to have a full-contact practice on Thursday to determine if he can play […]
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