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Everybody's Super Bowl.

Mississippi State is having a blackout on Wednesday because of course

If you think Kentucky is terrible defensively, Nate Oats wants you to know his Alabama team was even worse last year, a group that somehow scored 81

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Alabama went to the Final Four with abysmal defensive numbers -- and Nate Oats believes Kentucky can too

This is new territory for Mark Pope, his Wildcats, and the Big Blue Nation. Kentucky lost its first home game of the Pope era despite Rupp Arena's

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope says "losing is the worst" because his job at Kentucky is to win every game

It's obvious from simply looking at the box score, but Kentucky would have been in deep trouble without its starting backcourt of Otega Oweh and

Otega Oweh and Lamont Butler - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Otega Oweh, Lamont Butler kept Kentucky alive in 2nd half against Alabama

There just isn't anything better than the SEC where nothing is impossible on any given Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. That includes some Memorial

Jan 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Students rush the court celebrates the upset over  the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt upsets No. 6 Tennessee ahead of Kentucky's trip to Nashville

Mark Pope's undefeated run both inside Rupp Arena and against top-15 competition came to an end with No. 4 Alabama in town, Kentucky falling in a

Kentucky players huddling - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

KSR's five reasons not to panic about Kentucky's 102-97 loss to No. 4 Alabama

Fouls weren't the only reason No. 8 Kentucky lost to No. 4 Alabama on Saturday, but the free-throw discrepancy was hard to ignore. The Crimson Tide

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope during a game - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope after loss to Alabama: "We can't bail teams out with fouls"

Before Mark Pope performs the Sunday autopsy on the Alabama game, he and three of his players faced questions in their first losing press conference

Watch postgame interviews with Mark Pope, Oweh, Garrison, and Almonor

Nate Oats and Mark Pope are two of the best offensive minds in college basketball. Their brilliance was put on full display Saturday in Rupp Arena as

Nate Oats - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Nate Oats enjoyed his 'chess match' against Mark Pope: 'This is not gonna be a bad loss for them.'

Kentucky will have a week to lick its wounds following the 102-97 loss to No. 4 Alabama, and man, do the Cats need it. Not only was this their third

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) celebrates during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky's midweek bye comes at a perfect time, especially for Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr

Rupp Arena was a lot of fun until the final score on Saturday. The Big Blue Nation answered the early bell for the noon game by bringing the best

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Kentucky brought back the denim to Rupp Arena for Saturday's game

Kentucky couldn't get enough stops or score enough points to defend Cawood's Court against Alabama on Saturday, losing to the fourth-ranked Crimson

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Watch KSR's Rapid Reaction after Kentucky's loss to Alabama

The fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide spoiled all of the fun in Rupp Arena on Saturday, beating your University of Kentucky Wildcats in a game with

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) shoots the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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See the numbers behind Alabama's 102-97 win over Kentucky in Rupp Arena

Streaks aren't meant to last forever. Kentucky saw a few of them break against another Top 25 foe.   On Saturday in Rupp Arena, the No. 8 Wildcats

FINAL: No. 8 Kentucky falls to No. 4 Alabama 102-97, drops first home game of the season

Will Kentucky improve its record vs. AP Top 15 opponents to 6-0? KSR’s LIVE BLOG will bring you all the sights and sounds from Rupp Arena as the No.

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LIVE BLOG: No. 8 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Alabama

It's been a balanced scoring effort for Kentucky and a one-man show for Alabama, a recipe for early success for both teams with the Tide

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Catch your breath -- Kentucky trails Alabama 47-45 at the break

Rupp Arena will play host to another ranked matchup. This time around, the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats (14-3; 3-1 SEC) will take on the No. 4 Alabama

Pregame scenes ahead of No. 8 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Alabama

LIVE: Pregame scenes ahead of No. 8 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Alabama

Kentucky will have to wait until closer to tip-off to find out if it will be at full strength when the Wildcats take the floor against the No. 4

Kentucky's starters huddle during a game - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Lamont Butler is a game-time decision vs. No. 4 Alabama

First, it was the No. 14 team in the country on the road. Then, it was the No. 11 team in the country at home. Now, it's the No. 4 team in the

Jan 14, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

No. 8 Kentucky vs. No. 4 Alabama: Preview, Odds & How to Watch

Rise and shine, Big Blue Nation. Kentucky has an early Saturday tip-off against fourth-ranked Alabama, and the KSR Pregame Show is on the air even

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Wake up and get your game day started with an early KSR Pregame Show

Kentucky women's basketball is in the midst of a week-long break from games, but that hasn't done anything to hurt the Wildcats' projected NCAA

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Latest Bracketology has Kenny Brooks hosting former team in possible 2nd round matchup

Good morning, folks! It's almost time for another ranked SEC matchup. Today's foe will be the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide, which shares a matching

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope and Alabama head coach Nate Oats - Left photo: Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio; Right photo: © Erik Williams-Imagn Images

KSR Gameday: No. 8 Kentucky hosts No. 4 Alabama in another ranked matchup

A pair of Kentucky starters appeared on the SEC's first Availability Report for the Wildcats' matchup with Alabama.  Point guard Lamont Butler is

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

header, Andrew Carr, Lamont Butler, Jaxson Robinson, Brandon Garrison

Two Kentucky starters listed on initial Availability Report vs. Alabama

Kentucky is off to a 14-3 (3-1) start in year one under head coach Mark Pope. The Wildcats have one of the best offenses in college basketball and

Mark Pope talks to his team from the sideline - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Kentucky has been cover machine in ranked matchups

Kentucky is one more sleep away from taking on another ranked opponent, which gives us just enough time to look back on the Wildcats' last win again.

Otega Oweh - Jordan Prather, Imagn Images

One more recap video from Kentucky's win over Texas A&M (with more angles of Oweh's dunk)

This league is a gift and a curse. On one end, the losses can pile up on you as ranked competition stacks up, drowning with no cupcake life raft

Feb 24, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats yells to his players during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Mississippi State is having a blackout on Wednesday because of course

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Otega Oweh, Lamont Butler kept Kentucky alive in 2nd half against Alabama

Vanderbilt upsets No. 6 Tennessee ahead of Kentucky's trip to Nashville

KSR's five reasons not to panic about Kentucky's 102-97 loss to No. 4 Alabama

Mark Pope after loss to Alabama: "We can't bail teams out with fouls"

Watch postgame interviews with Mark Pope, Oweh, Garrison, and Almonor

Nate Oats enjoyed his 'chess match' against Mark Pope: 'This is not gonna be a bad loss for them.'

Kentucky's midweek bye comes at a perfect time, especially for Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr

Kentucky brought back the denim to Rupp Arena for Saturday's game

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Chip Kelly shot at Oregon

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