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The offseason continues to bring major changes for Kentucky Basketball, as fans took to social media to react to the transfers of Brandon Garrison and Jasper Johnson. Garrison, a key frontcourt piece over the past two seasons, is entering the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining. His decision drew a wide range of […]
Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats, leaving one year of eligibility remaining as he heads into his senior season. Garrison, who transferred to Kentucky following his freshman year at Oklahoma State, developed into a solid rotational piece during his time in Lexington. Serving primarily as a […]
Jasper Johnson, a highly touted in-state recruit, is entering the transfer portal after just one season at Kentucky, marking another offseason departure for the Wildcats after Jaland Lowe entered the portal a few days ago. Johnson’s journey to Lexington was closely followed. The Kentucky native began his high school career at Woodford County before playing […]
University of Kentucky Athletics has renewed and expanded its long-term partnership with Fanatics, extending the agreement through 2038, the school announced on Friday. Fanatics Licensing Management, which has served as the University’s trademark licensing representative for more than a decade, will continue to oversee the core of the school’s merchandising, including the operation of the […]
With the Final Four on the horizon, it’s now been over a decade since Kentucky fans had the opportunity to watch their team be that close to a National Championship. Instead of playing this weekend, head coach Mark Pope and his program have their sights focused on how to improve their team for next season. […]
If Kentucky Basketball not having any commitments for the class of 2026 prior to last week felt weird, consider this: In the McDonald’s All-American Game this week, there were zero players committed to Kentucky playing in the game. Now, the class of 2026 can be heavily boosted with Tyran Stokes, but he’s very likely to […]
A lot of changes have been happening to college athletics over the last several years, as the transfer portal and NIL have entered the conversation. Now, the NCAA is considering a major rule change that applies directly to men’s college basketball. As of Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Cabinet will consider some proposed eligibility rule […]
Kam Williams earned a lot of admiration from Big Blue Nation this past March when he came back from a broken foot to play in the SEC and NCAA Tournaments. Williams broke his foot initially on Jan. 21st and had surgery shortly thereafter. But he aggressively came back for postseason play, making an impact on […]
There are plenty of frustrations and concerns around Kentucky Basketball, but according to some recently-released data, Kentucky Basketball continues to be elite when it comes to ticket sales. A new report from Sportico shows Kentucky Basketball earned about $8 million more on basketball ticket sales than any other school. We should note that this data […]
Mark Pope is entering the most important offseason of his coaching career. It can not be understated or overstated; he must get every move inch perfect. That starts with nailing the targets he spends his NIL budget on. Here is who Kentucky is currently targeting. Brett Decker Jr., Liberty Brett Decker is a name that […]
Bill Self announced Wednesday afternoon that he will return for another season as head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks. There have been questions about whether Self would retire after he mentioned that he would be discussing his coaching future with his family due to concerns over health-related issues in recent years. Self’s announcement is big […]
There are a lot of names to keep an eye on when the transfer portal opens on April 7th. Kentucky Basketball will likely have a roster filled with mostly transfers next season, which is fine. That’s how Mark Pope’s first roster at Kentucky was built, and it got the Cats to the Sweet 16. Another […]
The Kentucky Wildcats are geared up to build their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Mark Pope and staff are expected to be involved with San Francisco standout Tyrone Riley, according to Jacob Polacheck at KSR. Riley, a 6-6 small forward who averaged 12.2 points (36.8% from deep), 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and one steal […]
Good morning, BBN! Kentucky Football has entered a new era as Will Stein has taken over the program. With his first spring practice well underway, the fanbase and national media alike are all intrigued about how good the Cats could be this coming fall. We have heard a ton about the play of quarterback Kenny […]
The transfer portal doesn’t open until April 7th, but it’s not too early to start knowing players the Wildcats could be in play for when it opens, and one name to watch for is Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter. According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck, kentucky is expected to be involved with Hunter once he officially […]
The Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up for the 2026 season with a total rebuild of their coaching staff. Will Stein and Co. are making sure they have all their bases covered before the Cats take the field in August. According to Justin Rowland, the Wildcats are expected to hire Erynn Love, who’s currently Tulsa’s Director […]
Greetings, BBN! A busy offseason is underway for the Kentucky Wildcats, who are undergoing shakeups to both the coaching staff and the roster ahead of next season. Player-wise, we already know Jaland Lowe is entering the transfer portal, while Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen no longer have any college eligibility. Braydon Hawthorne has also announced […]
Good morning, BBN! It is game day for some of the top players in the country as the McDonald’s All-American Game will tip off tonight in Arizona. For Kentucky, this game has become a time when we get a chance to watch recruits take the floor who will be headed to Lexington next season. At […]
Kentucky Basketball is reportedly expected to be involved in the pursuit of Butler Bulldogs guard Finley Bizjack, who announced Monday that he will enter the transfer portal, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR. Bizjack, a 6-foot-3 combo guard, had a standout 2025-26 season, averaging 17.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 31 games. He […]
Sometimes, things just don’t work out, and you have to move on. That’s the case with Jaland Lowe and the Kentucky Wildcats. Lowe is entering the transfer portal after just one season with the Cats, in which he played just nine games due to a nagging shoulder injury originally sustained in the Blue White Game […]
The Kentucky Wildcats have a new assistant basketball coach in Mo Williams. Williams played for the Alabama Crimson Tide in the early 2000s under Mark Gottfried, earning All-SEC honors in his sophomore season, where he averaged over 16 points per game. Of course, Williams gained more notoriety during his professional career. He was drafted in […]
Kentucky Basketball has made a major move on the coaching staff, as Jackson State head coach Mo Williams is set to become an assistant coach under Mark Pope, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. This news comes just days after Kentucky landed a commitment from Williams’ son, Mason Williams, a 4-star point guard in the class […]
The Kentucky football program secured an addition to its 2027 recruiting class as Bryian Duncan Jr., a 5-foot-9, 160-pound athlete from Cairo (GA) High School, announced his commitment on Monday. Duncan Jr. chose the Wildcats over several Power Four programs, including Florida State, Mississippi State, Pittsburgh Panthers, and West Virginia. He currently does not have […]
In a tough recruiting loss for the Kentucky Football team, in-state wide receiver Ja’Hyde Brown announced his commitment to the Louisville Cardinals on Monday, opting to stay home and play for Jeff Brohm and his staff. Brown, a 5-foot-10, 186-pound 3-star prospect in the class of 2027, had recently decommitted from Indiana, reopening his recruitment […]
We’re continuing to monitor the Tyran Stokes recruitment, as there are rumors circulating that Stokes could make a decision at tomorrow’s McDonalds All-American Game. Stokes, the top-ranked player in the 2026 class, is reportedly deciding between Kansas and Kentucky. Kentucky was thought to be the leader in his recruitment back in the fall, but the […]