Kentucky is facing a good news, bad news situation over the next couple weeks of their non-conference schedule. The good news is there are three more

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Scouting Report: Gonzaga Bulldogs

Big Blue Nation needs a win on Tuesday night. Losses to Louisville and Michigan State have the fan base a bit down on the basketball team.

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Scouting Report: North Carolina Tar Heels

When Kentucky welcomes North Carolina to Rupp Arena on Tuesday night, they'll have to take on a familiar face. Five-Star freshman Caleb Wilson was a

Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) controls the ball against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

On3 UNC Reporter Says All Eyes Will Be on Caleb Wilson in Matchup Versus Kentucky

Welcome back to Rupp Arena, Coach John Pelphrey. An All-SEC performer in 1991 at Kentucky, Pelphrey scored 1,257 points in his four seasons as a

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Scouting Report: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

Wednesday's game between Kentucky and Tennessee Tech will be a homecoming for guard Hagan Preston. The Tennessee Tech guard is originally from

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Tennessee Tech Guard Hagan Preston Grew Up in Lexington and Says He's Been a Kentucky Fan 'All My Life'

Big Blue Nation is as frustrated as they have been during the Coach Pope era. Losing to rival Louisville Cardinals last Tuesday was bad. However,

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Scouting Report: Loyola (MD) Greyhounds

In the immediate aftermath of Tuesday's Champions Classic, everyone had hot takes flying. In some instances, rightfully so. Kentucky looked bad.

Nov 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope walks down the sideline during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein Reacts to Kentucky's Champions Classic Loss to Michigan State: 'We Need to Take a Deep Breath'

There are many unofficial start dates to the college basketball season. For us diehards it is obviously the official start date which was Monday,

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Scouting Report: Michigan State Spartans

The Champions Classic is here. No. 12 Kentucky will face No. 17 Michigan State at Madison Square Garden in New York City.   Ahead of the matchup,

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, talks to Coen Carr during the second half in the game against San Jose State on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. © Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Michigan State Has 'Imperfect Parts' But the 'Pieces to Be a Really Good Team' as Kentucky Matchup Nears

This series, by the numbers, hasn't been overly competitive. Kentucky has won three straight, eight of 10, and 14 of the last 17 matchups against the

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Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

The rivalry between Kentucky and Louisville has always been one of the best in the sport. However, it's gotten even more luster with the arrivals of

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On3 Louisville Reporter Previews Tuesday's  Game Vs. Kentucky: 'I Expect Some Fireworks'

Kentucky's game against Valparaiso on Friday wasn't like the last one against Nicholls State. Nope. This time, it was a foot race from the beginning.

Nov 7, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Valparaiso Beacons head coach Roger Powell instructs his team during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Valparaiso Coach Roger Powell Jr. Says Kentucky Had His Team 'Shell-Shocked Early'

Tuesday night's BBN United Tipoff Classic games admittedly weren't the prettiest. Big Blue Nation watched the #9 Kentucky Wildcats score just 28

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Scouting Report: Valparaiso Beacons

Welcome back, folks. College Basketball season is officially upon us. After 169 games took place on Monday night, the #9 Kentucky Wildcats begin

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Scouting Report: Nicholls Colonels

Kentucky is one day away from starting its 2025-26 regular season campaign. Expectations are high in Lexington after an offseason that saw the Cats

Oct 30, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope calls out to his players during the first half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

These National Writers Picked Kentucky to Win it All - Here's Why

It is good to be back. We will hear shoes squeaking and balls bouncing at Rupp Arena on Friday night. The Kentucky Wildcats will play one of the

The #1 Purdue Boilermakers come to Rupp Arena on Friday night for an exhibition game against the #9 Kentucky Wildcats.

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Scouting Report: Purdue Boilermakers

Steven Pearl has had quite the past couple of months. When his father, Bruce Pearl, retired in September, Steven was announced as Auburn's new head

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Auburn Coach Steven Pearl Previews His Team and Says Kentucky Has 'A Lot to Live Up To'

Trey Kaufman-Renn was a part of a great pick-and-roll tandem with Braden Smith for Purdue last year, but Kaufman-Renn's role at times was often

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) pumps up the crowd Saturday, March 29, 2025, during the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game against the Houston Cougars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Houston Cougars won 62-60. © Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

An Improved Frontcourt will Allow Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn More Opportunities Ahead of Kentucky Matchup

There was a point during the offseason when Kentucky fans got excited by the idea of Braden Smith potentially entering the portal and joining the

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) practices Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. © Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Purdue Reporter Says Braden Smith 'Commands Games Better Than Anybody in College Basketball' Ahead of Kentucky Matchup

It's been more than four years since Kentucky guard Denzel Aberdeen graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, FL. He's still giving back to

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Denzel Aberdeen Donated 'Thousands of Dollars' in NIL to His High School

Zach Tow has spent his entire life cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats. Hailing from Madisonville, Kentucky, Tow remembers watching his first UK

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The Zach Tow Story: How a Lifelong Kentucky Fan Made His Way Onto the UK Team as a Walk-On

A lot has changed for Kentucky basketball in the last two years. Nearly every player from the John Calipari era has left UK. Keyword: Almost. Senior

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Walker Horn Has Been at Kentucky Longer Than Anyone on the Roster: 'So Much Change Has Happened'

Kentucky enters the 2025-26 season with national championship expectations, but thoughts about the team vary. SEC coaches have their thoughts.   KSR+

Jan 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

SEC Coaches Talk Anonymously About Kentucky Basketball's 2025-26 Roster: 'It's National Championship or Bust'

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope and Lee Anne Pope may not have met if it weren't for Damon Archibald. Archibald, Lee Anne's brother, played matchmaker

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with his wife Lee Anne after the game against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

‘My Greatest Assist of All-Time’: How Damon Archibald Played Matchmaker Between Mark and Lee Anne Pope

With the House Settlement approved, changes are coming to college athletics. For a school like Kentucky with a historically prominent men's

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