The Missouri Tigers will have at least one player with a Kentucky connection when the Wildcats come to town on Saturday. Missouri grad senior guard

Feb 25, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates talks with guard Marques Warrick (1) against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Kentucky Will Face Lexington-Native Marques Warrick on Saturday

Kentucky held another opponent to under 70 points on Tuesday night, the fifth time they've been able to do that since conference play began. It marks

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Kentucky Continues to Climb in Defensive Metrics Ahead of Postseason

Kentucky completely dismantled LSU on Tuesday night, using a breakneck pace to slice through the Tigers' defense. UK's transition offense was a

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Transition Offense Caused Headaches for LSU: 'They Just Took Off and Left Us There'

For the Kentucky Wildcats every game can feel like a must-win. That is the nature of Big Blue Nation. Good, bad, or otherwise, greatness is expected

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Scouting Report: LSU Tigers

Kentucky and LSU have had drastically different seasons with UK being a lock for the NCAA Tournament and the Tigers on the outside looking in.

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Kentucky and LSU Have Posted Nearly Identical Defensive Numbers This Season

Kentucky will have its final home game of the season on Tuesday in a consequential match against LSU. UK is looking to move up from the No. 8 spot in

Mar 1, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers guard Mike Williams III (2) drives against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Shawn Jones Jr. (5) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

On3 LSU Reporter on Kentucky Matchup: 'LSU is Going to Have to Manufacture Some Buckets'

Jaxson Robinson's one and only season at Kentucky has come to an end. The 6-foot-4 guard will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season with a wrist

Jan 14, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Ranking Jaxson Robinson's Most Memorable Games at Kentucky

Kentucky players were crushed when it was announced that Jaxson Robinson's final college season would be coming to an early end. The 6-foot-5 guard

Feb 8, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) claps during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky Players Knew Jaxson Robinson's Season Was Likely Over After the Oklahoma Win

No. 17 Kentucky's loss to No. 1 Auburn was a thrashing as the Cats were unable to find a rhythm offensively. One way Auburn disrupted that rhythm was

Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) scores three of his 21 points at Rupp Arena in the 94-78 loss to No.1 Auburn Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky March 1, 2025. © Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Kentucky Tied for a Season Low in Made Threes Against Auburn: 'We Gave Up on a Pace Game'

Name, Image, and Likeness, along with the transfer portal, have obviously changed the landscape of college basketball. Generally speaking, it has

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Scouting Report: Auburn Tigers

There's been no more dominant team in college basketball this season than No. 1 Auburn. At 26-2, the Tigers have stormed through their schedule,

Feb 26, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) and Mississippi Rebels forward Mikeal Brown-Jones (1) go for a loose ball during the second half at Neville Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn Reporter Previews Matchup vs. Kentucky: "I’m Curious to See How They Handle It"

Mikhail McLean was the final assistant coach added to Mark Pope's first staff at Kentucky this offseason. With the progression of Kentucky's bigs

Kentucky Wildcats Assistant Coach Mikhail McLean during the Kentucky Blue-White preseason event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at the Memorial Coliseum. © Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Kentucky's Mark Pope on Assistant Coach Mikhail McLean: 'He's a Star in the Making'

Blair Academy (Blairstown, NJ) head coach Joe Mantegna was driving home from a speaking engagement in Philadelphia on Wednesday night when suddenly

Feb 26, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) gestures after scoring against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Otega Oweh's HS Coach on Epic Performance vs. Oklahoma: 'I Keep Wondering Where the Ceiling Is'

While Kentucky can celebrate Wednesday's epic win over Oklahoma, Sooner fans will have Otega Oweh haunting their minds for some time. OU coach Porter

Feb 26, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners forward Jalon Moore (14) defends a drive by Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the first half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oklahoma Coach Porter Moser Explains What Happened in the Final Moments of Kentucky-OU

Kentucky has had some impressive wins in Mark Pope's first season as head coach. UK has eight Quad 1 wins as well as eight top-15 wins.  Evan

Feb 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Kentucky's Best Wins are Better Than Almost Anyone in College Basketball

It has been a season of runs for the Oklahoma Sooners. They ran the table going 13-0 in non-conference play. That stretch included wins over Arizona,

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Scouting Report: Oklahoma Sooners

At one time, it looked like Kentucky was a reasonable landing spot for Jeremiah Fears. Now at Oklahoma, the freshman guard will have his chance to

Feb 22, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs forward KeShawn Murphy (3) on a play during the second half at Lloyd Noble Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oklahoma Guard Jeremiah Fears was Once a Kentucky Target; Now He's an Opponent

Kentucky is set to face an Oklahoma team on Wednesday that is once again on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament. For the third time in Porter Moser's

Feb 12, 2025; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

On3 Oklahoma Reporter Previews Wednesday's Game Versus Kentucky: 'Bubble Watch is Going to Be a Real Thing'

Otega Oweh had his worst game as a Kentucky Wildcat against Alabama on Feb. 15th. He scored only two points in the loss, ending his streak of 26

Feb 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) tries to get the ball away from Kentucky guard Otega Oweh (0) at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Kentucky 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Otega Oweh on Fouling Out and Losing Scoring Streak: 'That Was the Most Frustrated I've Been'

Alabama head coach Nate Oats made a savvy lineup decision to knock off No. 17 Kentucky in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. He put freshman guard Labaron

Feb 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) drives to the basket at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Kentucky 96-83. Sears scored 30 points for Alabama. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Nate Oats Made a Savvy Lineup Decision to Affect Kentucky's Defense

Gone are the days of a true "second time through" the Southeastern Conference schedule. Thanks to league expansion, Kentucky only plays three teams a

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Scouting Report: Alabama Crimson Tide

It's been almost four years since Collin Chandler first popped onto Mark Pope's radar. It all happened at the 2021 Pangos All-American Camp in 2021.

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The Time Collin Chandler First Popped Onto Mark Pope's Radar

Alabama got the best of Kentucky in a high-scoring January matchup at Rupp Arena last month. Now, the Cats are looking for revenge with a revenge

Feb 11, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats yells out to players during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Kentucky is Catching Alabama at the Right Time: 'They're Looking to Right the Ship'

Kentucky coach Mark Pope started his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers, playing under head coach Larry Bird from 1997-99. During that time, he was

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Mark Pope Taking Inspiration from Larry Bird to Instill Confidence in His Kentucky Team

Collin Chandler is one of three freshmen on Kentucky's roster, but his journey to Lexington has been unlike the other UK freshmen that have come

Collin Chandler: Left (Photo via On3), Right (Photo by Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio)

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