Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Their KenPom ranking is a bit off their AP ranking. The Associated Press released its preseason top-25 rankings on Monday, and the Kentucky Wildcats, to some surprise, made the list. Mark Pope’s Wildcats came in at No. 23, trailing seven fellow members of the SEC. The entire list can be found here. While it had to feel good for Pope to … [Read more...] about Tuesday Headlines: Kentucky Basketball in the KenPom Rankings
Rick Pitino donates 15K to Kentucky Football NIL fund; shows support for Mark Stoops
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Coach Pitino bleeds blue again. Back in April, Rick Pitino decided to help out with the Kentucky Wildcats football program by donating to the NIL, hoping to attract better recruits and keep players on the roster. In an interview with Matt Jones on Saturday’s KSR Pregame Show, Pitino told everyone he donated $15,000 to the NIL program for … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino donates 15K to Kentucky Football NIL fund; shows support for Mark Stoops
Mark Pope singles out Travis Perry and Trent Noah as late surprises
Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The BBN will love this. It is finally a new era under Mark Pope now that Big Blue Madness has come and gone, as the real fun is about to begin for the Kentucky Wildcats. With a whole new roster to learn, there are two players from the Bluegrass state that will be very familiar to the BBN. To make it even … [Read more...] about Mark Pope singles out Travis Perry and Trent Noah as late surprises
Anthony Thompson receives offer from Kentucky
Tony Tribble for The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Anthony Thompson visited for Big Blue Madness. Two recruits visited Kentucky for Big Blue Madness on Friday. Acaden Lewis, a 4-star PG from the class of 2025, and Anthony Thompson, a 5-star small forward from the class of 2026, were on a visit. When Thompson was on a visit, he also received an offer from Kentucky. The … [Read more...] about Anthony Thompson receives offer from Kentucky
Monday Headlines: Rick Pitino’s Return to Kentucky Basketball
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Friday night was electric. Rick Pitino’s return to Rupp Arena on Friday was exactly what Kentucky Wildcats fans needed. When now-former head coach John Calipari saw his time at UK come to an end, the program looked to former player and national champion Mark Pope to lead the way. Pope answered the call and has put together quite the team for … [Read more...] about Monday Headlines: Rick Pitino’s Return to Kentucky Basketball