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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

New University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope holds his first press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Denzel Aberdeen brings key experience to Lexington as Kentucky men’s basketball seeks its ninth national championship

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 24, 2025

In the modern day of collegiate athletics, one of the most important assets a college athlete can possess is experience.  Unlike NBA players who have already gone through it during their collegiate...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope high-fives fans after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.  Kentucky won 90-89. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball to host Georgetown in exhibition matchup on Oct. 30

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 24, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball will host the Georgetown Hoyas on Thursday, Oct. 30 for an exhibition game UK Athletics announced.  The Hoyas, a member of the Big East, become the Wildcats second confirmed...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) holds three fingers out 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

No. 3 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Troy 76-57 in first round of NCAA Tournament

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 22, 2025

No.3 Kentucky won its first round NCAA Tournament game 76-57 against No. 14 Troy on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the victory, Mark Pope secured his first...

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