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Jan 7, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) dunks behind Georgia Bulldogs forward Asa Newell (14) during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

What went wrong for the Kentucky Wildcats in the loss to Georgia?

It was an all systems failure for the Kentucky Wildcats against Georgia.

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Nov 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts to making a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Reed Sheppard sent to Houston Rockets G-League affiliate

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) and guard Lamont Butler (1) react after winning the game against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky jumps four spots in the updated AP Poll Top 25

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope claps on the sideline before the game against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How to watch the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Georgia Bulldogs

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) shoots a three-point shot during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Koby Brea's shooting will be an x-factor for a Kentucky NCAA Tournament run

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Nov 23, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley during the second half against the Texas Longhorns Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Louisville

Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops walks off the field after the Cats fall to Tennessee 33-27 Saturday night in Lexington. Kentucky is now 5-3 for the season. Oct. 28, 2023.

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Tennessee

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops reacts after defeating the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Auburn Tigers

Sep 10, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops greet prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Florida Gators

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) passes the ball during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Vanderbilt

Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops reacts during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia had a message for Kentucky after upsetting #1 Alabama

Sep 21, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops walks onto the field before the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How to watch the Kentucky football game vs. the Ole Miss Rebels

Sep 21, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops speaks to a referee during the first quarter against the Ohio Bobcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Will Kentucky cover the +17.5-point spread against Ole Miss?

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Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with forward Andrew Carr (7) during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Georgia

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) celebrates a three-point basket during the second half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Koby Brea discussed how elite the Rupp Arena crowd was against the Florida Gators

Jan 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) celebrates during the first half against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats take down #6 Florida 106-100 to kick off SEC play

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope instructed his team as the Wildcats faced off against the Brown Bears at Rupp Arena on New Year's Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

How to watch the Kentucky Wildcats take on the #6 Florida Gators

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky needs a fast start against #6 Florida to kick off SEC play

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts to the action on the court during the first half against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Three keys to victory for the Kentucky Wildcats to beat the #6 Florida Gators

Lebanon forward Anthony Thompson (5) chases after a loose ball during their during their 50-61 loss to Winton Woods Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.

Kentucky will have a five-star in attendance for the Wildcats matchup with #6 Florida

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) holds the ball during the second half against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Amari Williams has to be dominant for Kentucky to have a solid SEC record

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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

A 2026 in-state four-star guard is planning a visit to Kentucky

Huntington Prep gaurd Darryn Peterson, right, drives to the basket against Richmond Heights guard Demaris Winters Jr. during the first half of a basketball game in the Canton Play-By-Play Classic at Canton Memorial Field House, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Canton, Ohio.

Kentucky basketball makes top eight for top five player in the 2025 class

Greenfield Central's Braylon Mullins during a scrimmage against Lawrence North at the Notre Dame Team Camp at Rolfs Athletics Hall on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in South Bend.

Kentucky basketball makes top ten for elite class of 2025 sharpshooter

Malachi Moreno, a 6-11, 210-pound four-star center from Great Crossing HS in Georgetown, Kentucky visited UC and Nippert Stadium Saturday, Sept. 16.

Big-time Kentucky basketball target sets up official visit

Jan 20, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky mascots Wildcat and Scratch celebrate holding Big Z is free signs after the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

Elite Big Man emerges as a reclass candidate

University of Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and new men’s basketball coach Mark Pope hold a new basketball jersey up during Pope’s press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

No. 1 Recruit Talks Kentucky and Decision timeline

AZ Compass Jeremiah Fears (2) drives to the basket during the game between Bartlett High School and AZ Compass Prep School during Memphis Hoopfest at Bartlett High School in Bartlett, Tenn., on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Elite 2025 Guard and Reclass Candidate is receiving significant interest from Kentucky

Former Kentucky basketball player and new head coach Mark Pope was animated during his announcement at Rupp Arena in Lexington Ky. on April 14, 2024.

Mark Pope Travels to Turkey to watch Elite Recruits win a Gold Medal