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Nov 12, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts with forward Andrew Carr (7) against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

An early season trend for Kentucky is why this team can win a National Championship

Kentucky has a handful of players who can go off on any given night.

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 12, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts with forward Andrew Carr (7) against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

An early season trend for Kentucky is why this team can win a National Championship

Kentucky has a handful of players who can go off on any given night.

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Otega Oweh setting the tone is a key factor in his hot start to the season

Oweh has been arguably Kentucky's best player so far.

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Nov 18, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) dunks the ball in the second half as Pacific Tigers forward Elias Ralph (2) defends at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 91-72. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Former Kentucky Wildcat currently fifth in the SEC in points per game

This former Kentucky Wildcat is lighting it up at Arkansas.

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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) walks across the court before the game against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Jaxson Robinson loves going against Otega Oweh and Lamont Butler in practice

Oweh and Butler are two of the best defensive guards in the country.

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Kentucky head coach Mark Pope looked on as the Kentucky Wildcats took on the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
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ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Jackson State

Will Kentucky stay undefeated against Jackson State?

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Nov 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Antonio Reeves (12) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Antonio Reeves had a career night for the New Orleans Pelicans

Former Wildcat Antonio Reeves is making a name for himself in the NBA.

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Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) waits on the bench for player introductions before the game against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Lamont Butler explains how Coach Mark Pope gives this team offensive confidence

Lamont Butler is shooting the ball well early into the season.

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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Mark Pope wants Kentucky to stay 'locked in' defensively

The Wildcats have played really good defense through four games.

Wyatt Huff
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Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Kentucky is soaring up Joe Lunardi's Bracketology after a hot 4-0 start

Joe Lunardi is starting to believe in the Kentucky Wildcats.

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Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates from the sideline during the first half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

This Kentucky team doesn't worry, instead are focused on getting better

The Wildcats are always looking to improve.

Wyatt Huff
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Nov 19, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his players during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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This quote from Lipscomb's head coach shows just how elite Kentucky's offense is

Lipscomb's head coach made a bold statement about Kentucky's offense.

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) fives a teammate during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Jaxson Robinson on his bounce back game vs. Lipscomb: 'One game doesn’t define me'

Jaxson Robinson had his best game of the season against Lipscomb.

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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) celebrates from the bench during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Koby Brea explains why he has so much confidence shooting the ball

When Koby Brea is shooting with confidence college basketball needs to look out.

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Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Wright State Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Takeaways from Kentucky's 97-68 win over Lipscomb

Jaxson Robinson's 20-point game leads Kentucky past Lipscomb 97-68.

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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the first half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky basketball five-star 2025 target provides important recruiting update

Will Mark Pope add one more five-star to his 2025 class?

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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the first half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Duke Coach Jon Scheyer had high praise for the Kentucky Wildcats

Duke's coach had great things to say about Kentucky's veteran led team.

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Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) goes to the basket during the second half against the Wright State Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Kentucky guard Lamont Butler on Lipscomb 'They have the power to beat us'

Mark Pope and his Kentucky team aren't taking Lipscomb lightly.

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Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) walks down the court during the first half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Andrew Carr is like the 'team dad' for this Kentucky team

Carr has been a great vocal leader so far this season.

Wyatt Huff
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Nov 15, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) walks up the court during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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Former Kentucky star sets NBA franchise record in historic performance

This former Wildcat had a career night for the Kings.

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 12, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) scores a basket over Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Could Otega Oweh be the player Mark Pope wants shooting in late game situations?

Who is Kentucky's go to guy late in the game?

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks to his players during the first half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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According to ESPN Mark Pope's Kentucky team is a National Championship contender

Can the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball team hang a banner?

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with guard Jaxson Robinson (2) after the game against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Men's Basketball

Mark Pope says Kentucky has "elite level kids" in the program

Pope knows how much the players care about each other.

Wyatt Huff
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Nov 12, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) reacts with guard Jaxson Robinson (2) against the Duke Blue Devils during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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ESPN predicts the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and Lipscomb

ESPN doesn't believe Kentucky will have much issue handling Lipscomb.

Andrew Stefaniak
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Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope stands on the sideline during the second half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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Mark Pope's top 2025 target cancels Arkansas visit and is videoed working out in Kentucky shirt

Kentucky is in a great position to land a top five player in the 2025 class.

Andrew Stefaniak
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Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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What do analytics have to say about Kentucky after the win over Duke?

The analytics are starting to believe in the Kentucky Wildcats.

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