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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts instruction to his players on the court during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky earns No. 3 seed in 2025 NCAA Tournament, heads to Milwaukee

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 16, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball was given a No. 3 seed by the NCAA Selection Committee Sunday evening as part of the annual “Selection Sunday.” The Cats will be kicking off yet another quest to bring...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) celebrates his dunk during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

REPORT: Lamont ‘LaMarch’ Butler to return for Cats in NCAA Tournament

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter March 16, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Kentucky Wildcats bailed out of the 2025 SEC Tournament in the quarterfinals on Friday night, following a 29-point defeat to the Alabama Crimson Tide.  In that gut-wrenching,...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks and guard Georgia Amoore (3) watch free throws during the Kentucky vs. Miss. St. women’s basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 91-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Is Kentucky women’s basketball capable of March Madness glory with Kenny Brooks?

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Head March 16, 2025

Kentucky women's basketball has finished the regular season but its time on the court is far from over. The nation eagerly awaits one of the most anticipated nights each year in college sports: the...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts to his players on the court during the second round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, March, 13, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won the game 85-84. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Reflecting on the first SEC Tournament of the Mark Pope era

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament gave Kentucky basketball some of its highest highs and lowest lows of the season in the span of just two days. On Thursday, Otega Oweh...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Travis Perry (11) holds three fingers down after making a three-pointer during the first half of the basketball game vs. Texas on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at The Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky utilizes in-state freshman Travis Perry in Lamont Butler’s absence

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 15, 2025

NASHVILL, Tenn. -- The 2024-25 Kentucky Wildcats have been absolutely decimated by injuries. Pushing through a stacked SEC that still has a chance to get 14 teams into the NCAA Tournament, breaking...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) puts his hands on his head and reacts to a foul call during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: Kentucky’s 2025 SEC Tournament escapade ends with third loss to Alabama

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

NASHVILLE -- No. 6 Kentucky men's basketball bowed out in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Men's SEC Tournament, losing to Alabama, 99-70, for the third time this season. Alabama is the only team in the...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts to a foul call during the second round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, March, 13, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won the game 85-84. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Home atmosphere in Nashville propels Oweh and Brea to win over Oklahoma

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter March 14, 2025

As No. 6 Kentucky’s second round SEC Tournament matchup with the No. 14 Oklahoma Sooners inched closer on Thursday night, Nashville, as it is every year, became swamped with Kentucky fans.  From...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates after he made an and-one shot during the second round of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday, March. 13, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 6 Kentucky earns first SEC Tournament win of Mark Pope era

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 14, 2025

NASHVILLE -- No. 6 Kentucky men's basketball pulled out a gutsy 85-84 win over No. 14 Oklahoma in the 2025 Men's SEC Tournament in Bridgestone Arena. The win not only kept Kentucky undefeated against...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) smiles after he gets up from being fouled during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: 14 SEC teams in the NCAA Tournament isn’t just a possibility, it’s a reality

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

The 2024-25 SEC basketball league is truly unprecedented. It’s been said, and rightfully so, that the conference might just be the best one the sport has ever seen. After 1.5 rounds of SEC Tournament...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope high-fives fans after the basketball game vs. Lipscomb on  Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 97-68. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

With Kentucky’s SEC Tournament on the horizon, a banner seems as important as ever

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 13, 2025

With the regular season concluded, Kentucky has one more stop on the way to its record 62nd NCAA Tournament appearance: the SEC Tournament. For years under former Head Coach John Calipari, Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) reacts to an out of bounds called during the basketball game vs. the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, March. 8, 2025, at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. Kentucky won the game 91-83. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

MEN’S BASKETBALL BEAT PICKS: 2025 Men’s SEC Tournament

Isaiah Pinto and Tyler Russell March 12, 2025

With the SEC regular season coming to a close on Saturday, March 8, all eyes turn to Nashville for the 2025 Men’s SEC Tournament. Kentucky earned a No. 6 seed in the tournament, granting the Cats...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shakes hands with Auburn players after the basketball game vs. Auburn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-78. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

One major question for every SEC team and coach ahead of SEC Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

The Men’s 2025 SEC Tournament is set to tip off on Wednesday afternoon with the first matchup between No. 16 South Carolina and No. 9 Arkansas. Eight SEC teams will be in action Wednesday with four...

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