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University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope applauds as Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart introduces him to the thousands of fans in Rupp Arena for his press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Predicting what Kentucky basketball's offensive and defensive KenPom ranking will be

Great Crossing's Malachi Moreno (24) and teammates mob Vince Dawson (1) in jubilation after Dawson's last second shot lifted the Warhawks 48-46 over Newport at Thursday's 2023 Chad Gardner Law King of the Bluegrass holiday basketball tournament at Fairdale High School. Dec. 21, 2023

Kentucky basketball receives crystal ball to land an elite seven-footer in the 2025 class

Oct 8, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Indiana Pacers forward-center Oscar Tshiebwe (44) handles the ball during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Kentucky star signs two-way deal with the Utah Jazz

Jan 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers center Oscar Tshiebwe (44) during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Former Indiana Pacers center Oscar Tshiebwe signs two-way deal with Utah Jazz

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May 18, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will win the NBA MVP Award this season

Mar 17, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Kentucky Wildcats mascot performs during the first half against the Buffalo Bulls during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky basketball has to land this elite 2025 prospect

Feb 24, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) battles for the ball against Duke Blue Devils center Ryan Young (15) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky basketball is going to be an elite rebounding team

Mar 9, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Kerr Kriisa (3) holds the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

What will Kerr Kriisa's role be for the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball team?

Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Reed Sheppard gives his recruiting pitch to the two elite 2025 recruits from Kentucky

Mar 15, 2024; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) celebrates after making a three pointer during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Kentucky star explains if he will support Coach John Calipari, Kentucky, or both

University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope speaks about the future of Kentucky men’s basketball during his introductory press conference to thousands of fans in Rupp Arena on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Kentucky fans need to not panic if Mark Pope misses on five-star Jasper Johnson

Mar 24, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) plays the ball in the first half against the Yale Bulldogs at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

It is very clear who the leader is for the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball team

Mar 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Dayton Flyers guard Koby Brea (4) shoots against Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) during the second half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

247Sports predicts what Kentucky sharpshooter Koby Brea's role will be this season

Mar 7, 2020; Greenville, SC, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats mascot dances during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

It will be a battle of the college basketball blue bloods for this elite 2025 recruit

Mar 1, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; The Kentucky Wildcat mascot claps during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Does Kentucky basketball have a chance with a top five player in the 2025 class?

Ansley Almonor (with ball) is shown during Fairleigh Dickinson University basketball practice with Jacob Warren, in Teaneck, Thursday, October 19, 2023

247Sports predicts the role for the most underrated player on Kentucky's 2024-25 roster

Mar 20, 2010; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard John Wall (11) celebrates a basket by a teammate against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half in the second round of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena. Kentucky defeated Wake Forest 90-60. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

Former Kentucky football legend picks the all-time Kentucky basketball starting five

Team Thad’s Jasper Johnson (2) dunks the ball on a fast break during a game against Team Bradley Beal Elite during the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League session one on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the Memphis Sports & Event Center in Memphis, Tenn.

A current Kentucky player has a message for one of the Wildcats top 2025 targets

University of Kentucky’s new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope applauds as Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart introduces him to the thousands of fans in Rupp Arena for his press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Kentucky basketball will beat Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic