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Kentucky watch party went nuts over 1 possible NCAA Tournament matchup

The Kentucky Wildcats’ Selection Sunday watch party went nuts over a potential NCAA Tournament matchup that did not even involve their school. Many fans were very quick to notice the loaded West Regional, which sent 7-seed Kansas, 10-seed …

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Everyone made the same joke about Auburn-Kentucky technical issues

ABC’s broadcast of Sunday’s Auburn-Kentucky game at Rupp Arena in Lexington cut out in the second half without explanation, but a lot of fans think they know what happened. With 12 minutes remaining in the second half, the ABC feed of …

Jackson State player throws shoe in bid to stop a Kentucky dunk

A Jackson State played decided to throw his shoe in order to prevent an easy Kentucky dunk on Friday night in a very bizarre scene.

Rick Pitino makes emotional return to Rupp Arena

Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino got a hero’s welcome Friday from a place he was once very familiar with. Pitino has had a complicated relationship with Kentucky over the years. But fans made the 72-year-old head coach feel more than …

John Calipari at a press conference

Report: SEC basketball schedule contains interesting John Calipari wrinkle

The SEC basketball schedule for the 2024-25 season is a long way from being released, but it appears one interesting detail has already been decided regarding John Calipari. Calipari’s Arkansas team will only face Kentucky once next season, …

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Kentucky reportedly lands former NCAA Tournament hero in transfer portal

New Kentucky coach Mark Pope is rebuilding his squad through the transfer portal, and he is bringing in some experience to do it. Former San Diego State guard Lamont Butler is expected to transfer to Kentucky, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of …

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Son of ex-NBA All-Star linked to transfer to North Carolina or Kentucky

Andrej Stojakovic, the son of former NBA All-Star Peja Stojakovic, is attracting plenty of interest after entering the transfer portal. Stojakovic is being pursued by multiple blue blood programs, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN. He has already …

Mark Pope introduced at Kentucky

Mark Pope makes major statement at his Kentucky introduction

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats staged quite the event for their new coach’s introduction on Sunday. Kentucky introduced Pope as their new head coach with a packed rally at Rupp Arena, and the school went all-in to sell Pope to fans and …

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Rick Pitino has classy gesture for new Kentucky coach

Kentucky announced on Friday that Mark Pope has been named the school’s new head basketball coach, and it would be hard to find someone who is more excited about the hire than Rick Pitino. Pitino, who coached at Kentucky from 1989-1997, shared …

Kentucky court logo at Rupp Arena

Kentucky to hire former Wildcats champion to replace John Calipari

Kentucky has found their successor for John Calipari. The Wildcats are set to hire BYU head coach Mark Pope to be the team’s next head coach, according to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel. Thamel says Pope is getting a 5-year deal. Pope played two …

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Report: Kentucky has interest in former Wildcats player for coaching job

Kentucky is looking to fill its coaching vacancy and has moved on after being turned down by Dan Hurley and Scott Drew. They apparently are considering one of their former players for the job. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported on Thursday that …

Dan Hurley looks on

Dan Hurley reportedly has very firm stance on Kentucky job

UConn coach Dan Hurley is viewed by many as Kentucky’s dream candidate to replace John Calipari, but it certainly sounds like any effort to land him would be a waste of time. Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reported Thursday that there is a …

Scott Drew smiling

Report: Scott Drew makes decision about Kentucky job

Scott Drew has made a decision about the Kentucky Wildcats job. Several reporters said on Thursday that Drew has decided to remain at Baylor rather than take the Kentucky job. According to reporter Jeff Goodman, Drew’s family did not want to …

Scott Drew smiling

Scott Drew appears to be giving Kentucky job serious consideration

Scott Drew appears to be giving serious consideration to taking the Kentucky Wildcats job. A report on Wednesday said that Drew would be interviewing with Kentucky soon. The current Baylor Bears head coach seemed to respond to the report by sharing a …

Kentucky court logo at Rupp Arena

Kentucky set to interview former national championship-winning coach

The Kentucky Wildcats are set to meet with the first potential candidate to replace John Calipari, according to one report. Kentucky is planning to officially meet with Baylor coach Scott Drew regarding their head coaching position, according to Jon …

Kentucky coach John Calipari at a press conference

John Calipari issues video statement addressing Kentucky situation

John Calipari shared a video on social media Tuesday addressing the reports — or at least a portion of them — that he is leaving Kentucky to become the next head coach at Arkansas. In a nearly 4-minute video he posted on X, Calipari …

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