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Kentucky’s latest scholarship offer to Erick Dampier Jr. highlights an aggressive recruiting strategy under coach Mark Pope, positioning the Wildcats against strong competition for the 2028 standout.
The Wildcats opened summer workouts with intensity, bonding in the Wildcat Lodge while integrating newcomer Ousamne N'Diaye and guard Zoom Diallo into a versatile, unselfish backcourt.
On November 6, 2026, James Madison University will travel to Lexington to meet the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena, marking the first ever meeting between the Dukes and the Wildcats and highlighting a season of roster overhauls for both schools.
The Wildcats have announced seven additional contests for the upcoming season, adding to a 32‑game slate that includes high‑profile rivals such as Kansas, Indiana and a James Madison squad led by coach Preston Spradlin.
Kentucky's newest point guard, Zoom Diallo, is expected to elevate the Wildcats' offense under head coach Mark Pope, blending high‑percentage shooting with a knack for creating scoring chances for teammates.
The University of Kentucky announced its slate of home non‑conference games for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting contests against Manhattan, James Madison, Northern Arizona, Grambling State, Bryant, Sacred Heart and Gardner‑Webb. The schedule features six programs making their inaugural appearance in Rupp Arena, while a familiar face from Kentucky’s staff returns to lead James Madison.
The Wildcats open the season with two historic opponents, Gardner‑Webb and Manhattan, whose past encounters with Kentucky are steeped in both triumph and controversy.
Kentucky’s latest commit, Milan Momcilovic, arrives with a 48.7% three‑point clip and 16.9 points per game, raising questions about his optimal role and defensive readiness.
A look back at the only game in which Kentucky’s injured stars Jaland Lowe and Jayden Quaintance were both healthy, and what it revealed about the team’s untapped potential.
The University of Kentucky announced its full slate of non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, highlighting debuts for new transfers and a return to familiar foes.
The Wildcats reveal a slate that opens at Rupp Arena against Manhattan and includes games against Louisville, Kansas, Indiana, Virginia and North Carolina.
The Wildcats have released a seven‑game non‑conference lineup that features new opponents, a rematch with Gardner‑Webb, and a coach eager to rewrite a painful chapter in program history.
The Wildcats reveal a schedule that blends tune‑up games with marquee matchups, aiming to build momentum under Coach Mark Pope.
The Manhattan Jaspers will tip off the 2026‑27 men’s basketball campaign on Tuesday, November 3, when they travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to face the Wildcats in Rupp Arena. The game represents the first-ever meeting between the two schools in over 100 years of combined history.
The Wildcats will play a slate of high‑profile non‑conference games, featuring a return to Lexington for head coach Preston Spradlin and a rematch with Gardner‑Webb.
J. Batt, the newly appointed athletics director and CEO of Champions Blue, LLC at the University of Kentucky, says football must drive the department’s overall triumph. Drawing on a career of fundraising at major universities, he is already aligning support for Coach Will Stein’s program while promising championship‑level resources across all sports.
Kentucky Wildcats coach Mark Pope leads practice at The Lodge as the team eyes its ninth NCAA title, navigating a transition after a tough second season.
The first official practice under new head coach Mark Pope highlights the Wildcats' quest for their ninth national championship, featuring standout guard Otega Oweh and a focus on chemistry.
Recent commitments and a new scholarship offer highlight Kentucky’s aggressive approach to the 2028 recruiting class, coinciding with the first day coaches can directly reach out to prospective players.
Coach Mark Pope is courting Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica, a 17‑year‑old currently with Barcelona, to strengthen the Wildcats' upcoming roster, a move that could reshape the team's prospects.
The Wildcats are in the early stages of preparation, with Coach Pope focusing on team chemistry and Franck Kepnang emerging as a potential vocal leader.
Kentucky’s offense, led by a talented starting lineup and a versatile bench, is expected to surge back to elite scoring levels under Coach Mark Pope.
The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.
The 2026 slate divides Kansas’ opponents into three distinct groups, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities.