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Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) holds up L’s downs after the basketball game vs. Louisville on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-85. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PREVIEW: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball visits No. 12 Louisville for annual ‘Battle of the Bluegrass’

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Head November 11, 2025

One of the greatest rivalries in college sports is just about here. No. 9 Kentucky (2-0) will travel nearly 75 miles across the Bluegrass to battle No. 12 Louisville (2-0) on Tuesday, Nov. 11, inside...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dribbles toward the basket during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

MADNESS BEFORE MARCH: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball embraces brutal slate before SEC play

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball opened the season playing the hardest team you could ask for — preseason No. 1 Purdue. That opener was just the beginning of what’s shaping up to be one of...

VIDEO: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Valparaiso 107-59

Amari Lewis, Videographer November 9, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky continued its season with a 107–59 win over Valparaiso at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats offense came alive early, setting the tone for another strong performance.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates after scoring a 3-point shot during the men’s basketball game against Valparaiso on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 107-59. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky wins over Valparaiso 107-59

Christian Kantosky, Photo Editor November 7, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky won its second home game of the season 107-59 against the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. The Wildcats travel to face in-state rival, No....

Kentucky basketball guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates a shot during the UK vs. Valparaiso basketball game on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, inside Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

At the Buzzer: Kentucky men’s basketball’s offense thrives, thrashes Valparaiso 107-59

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Head November 7, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball (2-0) took down the Valparaiso Beacons (1-1) in dominating fashion on Friday night, securing a 107-59 victory inside of Rupp Arena. The Cats entered Rupp Arena on the...

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler walks onto the stage during Big Blue Madness on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

‘We’ll keep shooting.’ Collin Chandler soars with career-high performance against Nicholls

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2025

With 5:13 left on the clock, Collin Chandler saw a lane open up with the ball in his hands. He took the opportunity and soared into the air, hitting a slam dunk so memorable that it was No. 1 on the...

Kentucky Wildcats forwards Brandon Garrison (10) and Mouhamed Dioubate (23) celebrate during the men’s basketball game against Nicholls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

At the Buzzer: Second-half offensive turnaround powers Kentucky men’s basketball to 77-51 win over Nicholls

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Head November 4, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball kick-started its 2025-26 campaign with a 77-51 win over the Nicholls Colonels Tuesday night, guided by a tale of two halves.  With the anticipation and excitement of the...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) gets up after being fouled during the men’s basketball game against Georgetown on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Georgetown won 84-70. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

PHOTOS: No. 9 Kentucky basketball loses to Georgetown Hoyas, closes out exhibition play

Sydney Novack and Christian Kantosky October 30, 2025

Kentucky men's basketball lost its final exhibition game against Georgetown 84-70, before moving into the start of regular season play on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.

Georgetown center Julius Halaifonua blocks Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison during the men’s basketball game against Georgetown on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball suffers first exhibition loss since 2014, falling 84-70 to Georgetown

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor October 30, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky men's basketball hosted Georgetown in its final preseason exhibition, falling to the Hoyas 84-70. This marked Kentucky's first exhibition loss since 2014 against the Dominican Republic. The...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Denzel Aberdeen (1) celebrates after making a three pointer during the men’s basketball game against Purdue on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Will Luckett | Staff

No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball upsets No. 1 Purdue, downs Boilermakers 78-65

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Head October 24, 2025

No. 9 Kentucky men's basketball hosted No.1 Purdue in its first exhibition contest of the year, the Wildcats defeating the top-ranked Boilermakers with a final score of 78-65 Kentucky rolled out a starting...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) flexes after an and-one shot fell in during the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March, 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball lands No. 9 spot in AP Top 25; Oweh named preseason SEC Player of the Year

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Head October 13, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball received a wave of preseason recognition on Monday for both the team and individual rankings and awards. The Wildcats were ranked No. 9 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, while...

Kentucky guard Trent Noah celebrates with his teammates after winning the three-point contest during Big Blue Madness on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

RUPP REVIVED: Kentucky basketball makes its 2025-26 season debut at Big Blue Madness

Tyler Russell, Brett Ramsey, and Jenna Lifshen October 11, 2025

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball hosted its annual Big Blue Madness event inside Rupp Arena on Saturday night, illuminated by yet another sold-out crowd. From player introductions and skills...

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