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After hitting rock bottom, Kentucky has put itself in a position to win the SEC with Tennessee sweep

Kentucky shot 50 percent in the second half of its comeback win against Tennessee, but it was the defensive end of the floor that fueled the Wildcats

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Kentucky's defense put the clamps on Tennessee in the 2nd half

Kentucky is 1-0 in the throwback denim uniforms, an outcome that seemed very unlikely when the Cats trailed Tennessee by 14 points at halftime. True

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Will Kentucky keep wearing the denim uniforms? The 1996 team votes yes

Otega Oweh was the all-around superstar in Kentucky's 14-point comeback win, keeping the Wildcats from drowning in the first half with 12 points

Kentucky's guard Collin Chandler (5) scores a three to give them the lead against Tennessee's forward Jaylen Carey (23) at Rupp Arena Saturday night. Feb. 7, 2026

Kentucky's guard Collin Chandler (5) scores a three to give them the lead against Tennessee's forward Jaylen Carey (23) at Rupp Arena Saturday night.
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Otega Oweh to Collin Chandler following go-ahead dagger: 'You a bad mother******, boy.'

Another SEC game, another 20-plus points for Otega Oweh. It was just another day at the office for the SEC Player of the Year candidate. For it to

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Otega Oweh hit the 20-point mark again, but his defense and playmaking saved Kentucky

Comeback wins are great. Comeback wins vs. Tennessee to complete the regular-season sweep in the throwback denim uniforms? Show me something better.

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Go ahead and watch the highlights of Kentucky's comeback vs. Tennessee

After Kentucky's win over Oklahoma on Wednesday, we learned about how UK was using boxing gloves in practice to improve physicality. Andrija Jelavic

Malachi Moreno. Kentucky vs. Tennessee -Photo by Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky is Using 'The Tunnel of Doom' as a New Way to Improve Physicality

What a day, what a night, what a performance, what a celebration. Kentucky pulled off another comeback win to earn the season sweep against

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Mark Pope & '96 Team Recap Another Win Over Tennessee

Few Kentucky home games have had this much build-up. The 1996 team, aka the Untouchables, was at Rupp Arena to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its

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WATCH: The 1996 team mobbed Mark Pope after Kentucky's win over Tennessee

We've grown accustomed to comebacks this season. Tonight's actually made a little history. Kentucky was down by 14 to Tennessee at halftime, making

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Kentucky's comeback win over Tennessee made Rupp Arena history

THEY DID IT AGAIN! First, it was a 17-point comeback in Knoxville, Kentucky storming back to earn the upset win. This time around, the Cats were down

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KSR Rapidly Reacts to ANOTHER Kentucky comeback for the Tennessee sweep

It doesn't matter what the score is; Kentucky always has a chance against Tennessee.  On Saturday night in Rupp Arena, the Wildcats (17-7; 8-3 SEC)

FINAL: Kentucky pulls off another 2nd half comeback in 74-71 win over Tennessee

Kentucky went to Tennessee as a 6.5-point underdog last month and upset the Volunteers. Tonight, it's time for round two. KSR's LIVE BLOG will bring

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LIVE BLOG: Kentucky vs. No. 25 Tennessee

Kentucky came back from 17 points down in Knoxville, 11 at halftime, to beat Tennessee last month. The Cats will need another second-half comeback to

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Kentucky is going to need another second-half comeback vs. Tennessee

[Editor's Note: This post was originally published on December 26, 2025, the day after UK announced the debut date of the denim uniforms. As we wait

(Mark Pope vs. Arkansas in 1996 / YouTube)

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Converse denim brought out the best in Mark Pope

Kentucky came back from 17 down to beat Tennessee last month in Knoxville. Since then, the Cats have won four of their last five, and may have

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KSR Staff Predictions: Kentucky vs. No. 25 Tennessee

I'd tell you it's the best thing you'll see all week, but we know another Tennessee sweep could get Big Blue Nation misty-eyed, too -- so let's just

Avery Pope returns home from El Salvador

Mark Pope's race to the airport for his daughter's return home will have you reaching for tissues

When it comes to the dedication of the Big Blue Nation, I should probably know better at this point.   Devin Booker's new shoe, the Nike Book 2 “Must

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The line for Devin Booker's new shoe launch is another reason why the BBN is awesome

It's the moment you've all been waiting for, Big Blue Nation. After pulling off the miraculous comeback in Knoxville three weeks ago, Tennessee is

Tennessee forward Jaylen Carey (23) shoves Kentucky guard Otega Oweh (00) after a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

Kentucky vs. Tennessee: Preview, Odds & How to Watch

The last time these two teams met in Knoxville just a few weeks ago, a ranked Tennessee team controlled the game for nearly 39 minutes against

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes gestures after the referees make a call he disagrees with during a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 31, 2026.

Revenge not a factor for Rick Barnes going into Kentucky-Tennessee rematch

Andrija Jelavić is beginning to find his groove on this Kentucky team.   A full-time starter for the last seven games -- six of those coming as wins

Andrija Jelavic. Kentucky vs. Oklahoma on Feb. 4, 2026. Photo by Aaron Perkins, Kentucky Sports Radio

Andrija Jelavić becoming more comfortable with starting role: 'I don’t think he wants to go back to the bench'

Ah, a day that's been 30 years in the making. Do you have your outfit picked out, maybe a jean jacket and baggy Levi's with a throwback Untouchables

Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talk before the game for the Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

KSR GAMEDAY: Kentucky looks for season sweep vs. Tennessee -- in denim!

The denim uniforms have finally arrived, and they are beautiful.  Kentucky men's basketball unveiled the new look on Friday morning, which the

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LOOK: Kentucky unveils new denim uniforms for Tennessee game!

Friday nights in the winter mean updated availability reports during SEC basketball season. Kentucky will be short-handed this weekend once again.

Availability Report: Multiple key frontcourt pieces  could be unavailable for SEC showdown at Rupp Arena

Almost 30 years later to the day following their infamous debut, the Kentucky Wildcats are bringing back the denim against bitter rival Tennessee.

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