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Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts at his players on the court 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.  Kentucky won 84-75. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball roster tracker: Looking ahead to the 2025-26 Cats

Cole Parke and Tyler Russell March 26, 2025

As Kentucky men's basketball closing the door on its 2024-25 season with a Sweet Sixteen loss to Tennessee, all eyes turn toward the transfer portal and what things will look like for Head Coach Mark Pope...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Saniah Tyler (2) watches the ice tick down during the Kentucky vs Arkansas women’s basketball game on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 89-69. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Saniah Tyler becomes second Kentucky player to enter the transfer portal on day one

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Head March 25, 2025

Kentucky has lost another Wildcat to what will be the largest transfer class ever. Junior Saniah Tyler announced on Instagram this afternoon that she would enter the transfer portal.  "After much...

Kentucky Wildcats center Clara Silva (17) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. Wofford women’s basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Historical Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-42. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball center Clara Silva enters transfer portal with ‘do not contact’ tag

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Head March 25, 2025

Kenny Brooks has officially lost his first player in the ever-growing NCAA transfer portal as international sensation Clara Silva entered the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag as first reported...

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

AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky claims second NCAA Tournament victory, beats No. 6 Illinois

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 23, 2025

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- No. 3 Kentucky men's basketball did something its fans aren't used to in recent memory and defeated No. 6 Illinois 84-75 in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament inside Fiserv...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Gabby Brooks (11) on the bench during the Kentucky vs Kansas st. women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 23, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-79. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball comes up just short, falls to Kansas State 80-79 in overtime

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Head March 23, 2025

Kentucky women's basketball’s March Madness run came to a bittersweet end, with the Wildcats falling to Kansas State 80-79 in the final three seconds of an overtime thriller.  Historic Memorial Coliseum...

Kentucky Wildcats director of strength and conditioning Kevin Konopasek wears a March Madness pin during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, Mar. 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Sydney Yonker | Staff

‘Energy Vampires’ nearly sucked Kentucky out of NCAA Tournament, but a mental reset could change its game for round two

Jenna Lifshen, Women’s Basketball Beat Head March 23, 2025

Thirty seconds into the fourth quarter, Kentucky women’s basketball put up the largest lead of the day against Liberty in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.  The packed stands of Historic Memorial...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) warms up before the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Lamont Butler provides stability and confidence for Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 22, 2025

As the final buzzer sounded in Kentucky men’s basketball’s 76-57 NCAA Tournament victory over Troy, a surprising truth came to light. Kentucky’s most impactful player in what ended up being a...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope speaks to members of the press after the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Mark Pope earns first ever NCAA Tournament coaching win

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 22, 2025

No. 3 Kentucky men’s basketball got a major monkey off its back when it took care of business and defeated Troy 76-57 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. While a notable win for a program that...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Trent Noah (9) holds three fingers to his face after he made a three-point shot during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 3 Kentucky handles No. 14 Troy in NCAA Tournament victory

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 21, 2025

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- No. 3 Kentucky men's basketball took care of business against No. 14 Troy 76-57 inside Fiserv Forum in the first round of the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament on Friday. The win not only...

University of Kentucky Wildcats Guard Georgia Amoore (3) shoots a three-pointer during the Kentucky vs Liberty women’s basketball March Madness game on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 79-78. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball earns NCAA Tournament first-round win over Liberty

Brett Ramsey, Women’s Basketball Beat Reporter March 21, 2025

No. 4 Kentucky hosted the Conference-USA champions No. 13 Liberty in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats fended off a late comeback attempt and came away with a 79-78 victory. The Wildcats held a 17-point...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Dazia Lawrence and Tennessee guard Samara Spencer (7) go after the ball during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee women's basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-58. Photo by Sydney Novack | Staff

Strengths and weaknesses that will define Kentucky women’s basketball in NCAA Tournament

Jenna Lifshen and Brett Ramsey March 21, 2025

Kentucky women’s basketball has emerged as a strong contender this season. Under first-year Head Coach Kenny Brooks, the Wildcats enter the NCAA Tournament as a No. 4 seed.  The Wildcats excel with...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Oklahoma Sooners head coach Porter Moser shout coaching instructions to their players 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

SCOUTING REPORT: Breaking down Kentucky men’s basketball potential first weekend opponents

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter March 18, 2025

In the off-season, nobody had a clue how good the Kentucky Wildcats would turn out to be this season.  With the departure of long-tenured Head Coach John Calipari, a bunch of uncertainties and doubts...

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