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Nov 4, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick (5) shoots against Ohio State Buckeyes forward Aaron Bradshaw (4) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Former Kentucky five-star shines in second game for Ohio State

This former Wildcats is finding his groove in Columbus.

Nov 4, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kadin Shedrick (5) shoots against Ohio State Buckeyes forward Aaron Bradshaw (4) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Former Kentucky five-star shines in second game for Ohio State

This former Wildcats is finding his groove in Columbus.

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Nov 4, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) looks for an opening to pass during the second half against the Maine Black Bears at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

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Can Kentucky prevent Cooper Flagg from having a massive game in the Champions Classic?

Kentucky will have to try and stop the soon to be #1 NBA Draft pick in Cooper Flagg.

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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How to watch Kentucky vs. Duke in the Champions Classic

Here' s how to watch the Kentucky Wildcats take on Duke in the Champions Classic.

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells 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 earning respect in recent college basketball power rankings

The college basketball world is starting to buy into the Kentucky Wildcats.

Nov 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after shooting a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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Former Kentucky star Anthony Davis shares his thoughts on Mark Pope

Anthony Davis had a lot of great things to say about Mark Pope.

Oct 29, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) shoots the ball during the second half against the Minnesota State Mavericks at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor discussed how the rebounding improved vs. Bucknell

Kentucky is working to be more dominant on the glass.

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) celebrates as he runs to help center Amari Williams up from the floor 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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Kentucky guard Koby Brea shares what makes this team special

What makes the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball team special.

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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ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Duke

Will Mark Pope get his first signature win as Kentucky's coach on Tuesday?

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) passes the ball 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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What did we learn from Kentucky's 100-72 win over Bucknell?

Koby Brea had a massive game as Kentucky blew out Bucknell.

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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Jaxson Robinson named to watchlist for very important college basketball award

Could Kentucky star Jaxson Robinson win the Wooden Award?

Oct 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the first half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Reed Sheppard isn't playing a lot early into his rookie year for the Houston Rockets

Why is Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard not getting a ton of minutes?

Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) shoots a free throw 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's bigs will have a tough task against Bucknell's star center

Bucknell will be a great test for Amari Williams and Brandon Garrison.

Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Wright State Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope shares what Kentucky needs to improve on to get to the next level

What will take this Kentucky basketball team to the next level?

Nov 6, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) shoots in the second half as Lipscomb Bisons forward Jacob Ognacevic (41) defends at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 76-60. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Former Kentucky players and signees shine in first game for Arkansas

John Calipari has a talented team in his first season as Arkansas's coach.

Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Wright State Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Jaxson Robinson's stat line against Wright State shows why Kentucky will be elite

Mark Pope has so many players who can go off on any given night.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope yelled out defensive instructions during the Wildcats' season-opening game against Wright State at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on November 4, 2024.

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ESPN predicts the winner between Kentucky and Bucknell

ESPN believes Kentucky will take down Bucknell with ease.

Oct 25, 2024; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the first quarter against the Kansas Jayhawks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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The John Calipari era is set to begin for the Arkansas Razorbacks

Former Kentucky coach John Calipari is set to make his Arkansas debut.

Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) defends 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's backcourt duo of Lamont Butler and Otega Oweh could be "devastating" for opponents

Those are two of the best defensive guards from the transfer portal this offseason.

Oct 23, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) holds the ball during the second half against the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Mark Pope says Travis Perry and Trent Noah will represent Kentucky well

Both are in-state players who could make names for themselves at Kentucky.

Jul 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Aaron Bradshaw warms up during a summer workout in the practice gym at the Schottenstein Center.

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Former five-star Kentucky center struggles in Ohio State debut

Former Wildcat struggles in Ohio State's big win over Texas.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope yelled out defensive instructions during the Wildcats' season-opening game against Wright State at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on November 4, 2024.

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Will Kentucky coach Mark Pope stick with ten players getting action all season long?

Mark Pope shared if he plans to reduce how many players are getting relevant minutes.

Kentucky's Amari Williams (22) slammed down two points during the Wildcats' season-opening game against Wright State at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on November 4, 2024.

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Wright State's head coach shared what makes Kentucky so dangerous

Kentucky is going to be hard to stop all season long.

Nov 4, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope poses for a photo after Kentucky’s win against the Wright State Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Otega Oweh shared how Kentucky celebrated Mark Pope's first win

Mark Pope's players were fired up about his first win.

Jasper Johnson, a Lexington native and one of the top basketball players in the 2025 high school class, announces his commitment to the University of Kentucky during a ceremony at the Woodford County High School in Versailles, Ky. on Sep. 5, 2024.

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Kentucky commit Jasper Johnson is going to be an elite one and done talent

Jasper Johnson is going to be a star for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Mar 22, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats mascot reacts during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats in the semifinals of the South regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Caleb Wilson hinted at a team up with Acaden Lewis after his Kentucky commitment

Will Kentucky land five-star power forward Caleb Wilson?