Online Home of the Big Blue Nation: Kentucky Wildcats Sports for the Discerning Fan
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 […]
24 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
24 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
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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 […]
24 days ago | 3 reads
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, […]
24 days ago | 5 reads
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 […]
24 days ago | 1 read
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. […]
25 days ago | 2 reads
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 […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
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, […]
25 days ago | 1 read
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. […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
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 […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
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. […]
25 days ago | 1 read
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 […]
25 days ago | 5 reads
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 […]
25 days ago | 4 reads
Rupp Arena gets a lot of flak. And honestly? Some of it is deserved. People who are older (and wealthier) buy up the high-dollar seats in the lower bowl and sit on their hands for large stretches of the game; it just is what it is. When you think of a hostile, deafening arena, you […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
The game started off how you would want if you are a Kentucky fan: The Cats won the tip, and then Asia Boone nailed a 3, and Tonie Morgan followed suit on the next possession, followed by another Asia Boone bomb. A Teonni Key hook forced the Aggies into a timeout early, the Cats were […]
26 days ago | 2 reads
ESPN released its latest NBA Draft Big Board rankings on Thursday, with two Kentucky Wildcats included in the top 100. Jayden Quaintance comes in at #18 in the latest rankings, dropping from #9 in the previous rankings. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo had this to say about Quaintance: It’s unclear if he will try to play the […]
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It’s not looking like we will see Jayden Quaintance back on the floor for Kentucky Basketball in the immediate future. Mark Pope said Thursday that Quaintance is dealing with some swelling again from some rehab work he’s been doing, so any possible return to in-game action is “not imminent,” according to the Kentucky head coach. […]
26 days ago | 4 reads
Good morning, BBN! This is exactly what Kentucky Basketball needed: a documentary taking us through this season. CBS released a sneak peek of “Kentucky Basketball CONFIDENTIAL,” which you can watch below, and some of the shots and speeches will get you fired up. It’s no secret that this year has been tumultuous, which is actually […]
26 days ago | 6 reads
When Kentucky Basketball stormed back from down 18 points against LSU back on January 14th, there were feelings of excitement and relief. Excitement for Malachi Moreno swishing a buzzer-beater, off a great full-court pass from Collin Chandler, for the win, but also relief that the Wildcats won after being down 18 points against an LSU […]
26 days ago | 1 read
When you think about Kentucky basketball, what is your first thought? Your first memory? I bet it’s with someone else, and that is what makes this place so special. Yes, the wins are huge, but it is the shared connections and memories that make this a family. Few communities in sports can rally like BBN. […]
26 days ago | 1 read
Kentucky Basketball has a few natural rivalries: Tennessee, Louisville, and Indiana. And then there are the rivals we gained along the way: Duke, UNC, and Florida. Kentucky and Florida had the most SEC victories from 2000 to 2020. It’s almost always a game both fanbases circle, and last year was purely electric. The undefeated Gators […]
27 days ago | 1 read
Good morning, BBN! The vibes are back for Kentucky Basketball after they completed their second successful comeback against the Vols this season. That’s a second straight season sweep for Mark Pope over Rick Barnes and Tennessee. Not only are the Cats winning, but their denim jerseys went viral over the weekend, with many fans wanting […]
27 days ago | 1 read
Will Stein has been a head coach for just a few months, but he moves like a veteran executive. From the moment he arrived in Lexington, Stein understood that the job was too big for one man. To succeed in the SEC, he knew he needed an elite front office. He didn’t hesitate. He brought […]
27 days ago | 2 reads
Collin Chandler has been on an absolute heater lately. The LSU pass, the Tennessee steal, the turnaround jumper at Arkansas, a late three against Ole Miss, and finally the huge three that sent Rupp into a frenzy against Tennessee on Saturday. But he has been doing this for a lot longer than just the last […]
27 days ago | 4 reads