Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images This is a huge week for Kentucky basketball & football. It’s homecoming week in Lexington and along with that comes one of UK Athletics’ marquee events of the year — Big Blue Madness. With new basketball head coach Mark Pope set to enter his first season, there’s a buzz around the program that hasn’t been felt in quite some … [Read more...] about Monday Headlines: Big Blue Madness & Vanderbilt Week
Acaden Lewis schedules official visit for Big Blue Madness
Stu Boyd II-The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK The class of 2025 guard will be visiting UK for the school’s biggest recruiting event. The Kentucky Wildcats are preparing for the future, and Mark Pope is still on the recruiting trail. Since losing John Calipari and hiring Pope, the Cats had to retool their roster completely. For Pope, that meant targeting the … [Read more...] about Acaden Lewis schedules official visit for Big Blue Madness
Vanderbilt scores historic upset of No. 1 Alabama
Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images DORES! The Vanderbilt Commodores have done it! A college football upset for the ages took place Saturday in Nashville, as the Dores took down No. 1 Alabama 40-35. It was Vanderbilt’s first win ever over an AP top-five opponent, as well as the program’s first victory over Alabama for the first time since … [Read more...] about Vanderbilt scores historic upset of No. 1 Alabama
Kentucky commit Nicholas Smith reaffirms pledge to Wildcats following Alabama offer
Nicholas Smith Smith is sticking with the Cats. Nicholas Smith, a highly regarded defensive lineman from Georgia, has solidified his commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats, reassuring fans and coaches alike that he remains fully dedicated to the Wildcats. Despite increased attention from other programs, the 3-star recruit confirmed his plans to join head coach Mark … [Read more...] about Kentucky commit Nicholas Smith reaffirms pledge to Wildcats following Alabama offer
Mark Pope speaks on contrasting point guard styles of Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa
UK Athletics Their differences are making each other a better player. Lamont Butler is going to lock you up, and Kerr Kriisa is going to light you up. They’re drastically different players, which could make each such great compliments for the Kentucky Wildcats, both within the game itself and throughout practices. Butler came from San Diego State, while Kriisa … [Read more...] about Mark Pope speaks on contrasting point guard styles of Lamont Butler and Kerr Kriisa