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Milan Momcilovic, who set a school‑record three‑point percentage last season, is deciding whether to stay in college or enter the NBA Draft, with Kentucky showing strong interest and offering a sizable NIL deal.
The NCAA is weighing changes that could bar European‑professional players from competing in college basketball, a development that would hit the University of Kentucky hard as coach Mark Pope fights to fill his lineup.
In a candid conversation, sports journalist Kenny Rice outlines the stakes for Mark Pope, the expectations for a Sweet 16 run, and the broader context of Kentucky’s athletic programs.
The NCAA's updated pre‑enrollment eligibility standards, which target compensation from professional teams, may bar top international prospects from college athletics, jeopardizing programs like Kentucky's men's and women's teams and igniting multiple lawsuits.
After a disappointing 2025‑26 campaign, Kentucky is turning its attention to Savo Drezgić, a 19‑year‑old Serbian guard who is exploring a comeback to the NCAA ranks.
A poll of NBA front‑office leaders shows strong support for Malachi Moreno and Milan Momcilovic remaining in college, a move that could elevate their draft stocks and bolster Kentucky's roster under coach Mark Pope.
A deep‑dive into Kentucky's pursuit of top 2027 prospect Chase Lumpkin, highlighting his profile, upcoming visit and the competitive landscape.
Kalani Sitake’s recent contract extension at Brigham Young University has unlocked new resources that are reshaping the Cougars’ athletic landscape, enabling staff retention, facility upgrades, and stronger competition across multiple sports.
The Wildcats’ latest recruitment push highlights a fierce battle for the Arizona big man, with visits to Washington and ongoing interest from multiple programs.
The CBS Sports Classic will host Kentucky vs. North Carolina on Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden, featuring coach Mark Pope’s pivotal season and a reshaped field of teams.
Kentucky is pursuing a commitment from five-star transfer Milan Momcilovic, whose on‑court production and NIL valuation have sparked a $6 million financial conversation before the deadline.
As the NBA Draft deadline looms, Kentucky must replace five top scorers and navigate the uncertain availability of star forward Milan Momcilovic and guard Malachi Moreno, a decision that could reshape the team's prospects under new coach Mark Pope
With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline looming, Kentucky's basketball program faces pivotal choices that could redefine its frontcourt and overall competitiveness.
With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, a handful of top prospects are weighing the benefits of staying in college against the allure of the NBA draft, a choice that could reshape next season's power balances.
The long‑standing Kentucky‑Gonzaga basketball series will end early, making way for a proposed eight‑team preseason showcase called the Diamond Cup that could debut in the 2027‑28 season.
The Kentucky‑Gonzaga rivalry will conclude after a decade of matchups, making way for a potential eight‑team ‘Diamond Cup’ that could debut in 2027‑28. Coaching shifts at both schools add urgency to the scheduling overhaul.
The Kentucky Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs have called off the remaining matchups of their long‑standing basketball series, prompting both schools to rethink future scheduling in light of conference realignments.
After a four‑year series that featured dramatic comebacks and high‑scoring duels, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have mutually called it quits, allowing both programs to pivot toward new conference commitments and strategic non‑conference experiments.
After four seasons of alternating venues, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have called time on their series, finishing with Gonzaga’s 94-59 win in Nashville and looking ahead to fresh matchups.
The Kentucky Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs have mutually agreed to end their six‑year basketball series, concluding a journey that began in Spokane in 2022 and included games in Lexington, Seattle and Nashville.
The University of Kentucky and Gonzaga University have called off a multi‑year men’s basketball series after four meetings, removing a marquee home game from Kentucky’s future schedule and prompting new matchups for both teams.
After six seasons of alternating home courts, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have called time on their series, finishing with a 3‑1 record for Gonzaga.
The Wildcats are poised for a pivotal offseason as they evaluate the NBA Draft choices of center Malachi Moreno and forward Milan Momcilovic, a move that could dramatically alter their championship outlook.
Kentucky Wildcats have opened three scholarship slots for the 2026‑27 season and are making a concerted push for Serbian forward Savo Drezgic, whose recent performance in the Adriatic league has turned heads across the SEC.