In an offseason of big opportunities, this one might be the biggest for Kentucky freshmen Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno. It's a pretty massive

(Mark Pope, Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno head to U19 USA Training Camp) Photo via UK Athletics

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KSR's top storylines ahead of USA U19 Training Camp with Pope, Johnson and Moreno

Tania Oweh knew from the beginning her son had a gift. Playing AAU at just five years old, Otega's coach never missed an opportunity to say her son

Otega Oweh celebrates after Kentucky's win over Oklahoma in the SEC Tournament - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

'Back Better Now,' Otega Oweh returns to Kentucky with title dreams: "Banner No. 9 is real and it's the drive"

Jason Hart was a day late back in the fall, hoping to find his next under-the-radar diamond in the rough prospect -- his specialty as a talent

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Braydon Hawthorne grew up a Kentucky fan -- now he gets to wear the jersey: "It means everything."

[Editor’s Note: This feature was originally published in February 2025, but in honor of Andrew Carr’s Senior Night, we’re bumping it back up to

Kentucky forward Andrew Carr - Images via USA Today Sports Images

Andrew Carr Doesn't Quit: How Kentucky's Team Dad Battled Back Pain to Return to Action

It's hard to put into words the feeling in the room when Lamont Butler went down for Kentucky in the second half, re-aggravating the injured shoulder

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Against all odds, Kentucky found a way to make history in season sweep vs. Tennessee

The start was hard to watch with just six combined points through five minutes with both teams shooting 3-16 from the field overall -- the rock fight

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KSR's top takeaways from Kentucky's 23-point win over South Carolina

You don't earn Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year honors by accident. Jaxson Robinson transferred to Kentucky with 835 career points and 164 3-pointers

Mark Pope celebrates with Jaxson Robinson

Given the circumstances, Mark Pope believes Jaxson Robinson played his best game in college

It just felt like the streak was destined to end. Winning 18 straight regular season matchups against Mississippi State and 2008 marking the last

Kentucky players and Mark Pope spray water on Jaxson Robinson after the win at Mississippi State - Chet White, UK Athletics

Jaxson Robinson's breakthrough pushes Mark Pope to milestone 200th victory -- just as fate would have it for Kentucky in Starkville

The Kentucky Wildcats are back in Lexington and ready to regroup following a no-show in Athens, falling at Georgia by a final score of 82-69.

Jan 7, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope on the sidelines against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Five things we learned during Mark Pope's call-in radio show

Mark Pope has done something only Adolph Rupp has managed as head coach at the University of Kentucky, starting his career 3-0 against top-10

Kentucky players celebrate the win over Florida - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

KSR's ten favorite things about another top-10 win for Kentucky

New year, new Kentucky? The Wildcats enter 2025 and the start of SEC play with big-time goals on and off the floor. Like every New Year's Eve and the

Kentucky fans at a game at Rupp Arena - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky basketball shares New Year's resolutions for 2025

One holiday week has transitioned into another, Kentucky turning a 10-day holiday break between games into a New Year's Eve matinee against Brown.

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"Ivy League Iverson," denim uniforms and other Mark Pope Show highlights

For the first time in the history of the rivalry, Kentucky and Louisville will be bringing new head coaches to the table. Mark Pope is now leading

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Five reasons why Kentucky will beat Louisville (again)

We should've known we were doomed when our first gas station stop had poop stains on the walls with an empty Mega Lollies box on the cracked sink --

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Littlejohn Coliseum needed more Lil Jon and other notes from KSR's terrible trip to Clemson

The competition wasn't the best, but the product sure was. Kentucky rolled to a 49-point victory over Jackson State inside Rupp Arena to move to 5-0

Kentucky's starting lineup vs. Jackson State - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

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KSR's ten favorite things from Kentucky's blowout win over Jackson State

There was never a doubt, Kentucky steamrolling Lipscomb from start to finish inside Rupp Arena to move to 4-0 on the year and 1-0 in the BBN

Kentucky students hold signs in the eRupption Zone - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

10 things we learned from Kentucky's blowout win over Lipscomb

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times. Mark Pope hadn't done anything of substance since landing the Kentucky job, at least in

Mark Pope coaches against Duke in the Champions Classic

No chance for told-you-sos with Mark Pope's first statement win

We're enjoying the start to the Mark Pope era, Kentucky rolling to yet another big-time win to open the season, this time over Bucknell with a final

Kentucky's Koby Brea, Ansley Almonor, Collin Chandler, and Kerr Kriisa celebrate a big play by Amari Williams - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

10 things we learned from Kentucky's win over Bucknell

Two has become three, Kentucky earning a commitment from Acaden Lewis on Saturday. The four-star guard ranked No. 30 overall in 2025 chose the

Acaden Lewis commits to Kentucky (Photo via UK Athletics)

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What Acaden Lewis' commitment means for Kentucky

Four-star point guard Acaden Lewis, a top-30 prospect out of Washington, DC in the class of 2025, has committed to Mark Pope and the Kentucky

Acaden Lewis commits to Kentucky (Photo: UK Athletics)

Acaden Lewis commits to Kentucky: "The Pope is coming to play for (Mark) Pope."

After a whirlwind week, Lee Anne Pope finally found a moment to be still. She was sitting in her husband's new office at the University of Kentucky,

Lee Anne Pope stands by husband Mark Pope as he embarks on his first season at Kentucky, a full-circle moment for them both - Photos and illustration by Kentucky Sports Radio

"Our Dream": How Lee Anne Pope helped chart the course for Mark Pope's return to Kentucky

Talking season is quickly starting to wrap up ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season, coaches trading out microphones for whistles with

Photo of Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball's Club Blue NIL event by Dr. Michael Huang | Kentucky Sports Radio

KSR's seven things to watch for at SEC Media Day

Anyone else feel like they woke up this morning after the wildest fever dream of all time? Sitting in a pool of sweat, just dazed and confused

Mark Pope embraces Rick Pitino at his first Big Blue Madness as Kentucky's coach - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope's program-first messaging put on full display at Big Blue Madness

The Kentucky men's basketball schedule had been finalized to the extent of opponents and dates with a couple of tip times and TV designations

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Kentucky Basketball Pro Day inside Historic Memorial Coliseum 

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Five takeaways from Kentucky basketball's schedule release

A new era of Kentucky basketball begins tonight, 30 NBA teams pouring into Historic Memorial Coliseum for UK Pro Day -- also known as Mark Pope’s

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