Thursday Headlines: How high should Kentucky rise in next college hoops rankings?

The Cats will definitely move up in the rankings, but how much should they rise?

The Kentucky Wildcats have a full week off following Tuesday night’s big victory in the Champions Classic over the Duke Blue Devils. With no games for a few days, we’re looking ahead to the release of the next college basketball rankings on Monday.

Kentucky will undoubtedly rise in the rankings from their #19 spot in the AP and #18 spot in the Coaches Poll.

The question becomes, how high should the Wildcats rise in the rankings?

Obviously, a major factor in the ratings would be how the teams ahead of Kentucky perform. There are some matchups to keep an eye on this weekend in that regard: (2) Alabama plays at (13) Purdue, (15) Marquette plays at Maryland, (9) Arizona plays at Wisconsin, and (16) Indiana hosts South Carolina.

Regardless of any other outcomes, it would be hard to keep Kentucky out of the top 15 after taking down Duke. We recently saw Auburn jump six spots in the AP Poll after defeating previously 4th-ranked Houston, so if I had to guess, we’d see Kentucky rise 4-6 spots.

Where do you think Kentucky should be ranked when the new polls are released? Let us know in the comments section!

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Headlines

Pope making the right moves even after the game ends – Vaughts Views

A cool gesture by Pope.

Brad White wants to see pride in performance from UK Defense – KSR

The defense will face some challenges in the last three games.

UK Football loses its first commitment of the ‘25 class – Cats Pause

Ja’kayden Ferguson is opening things up after visiting LSU.

Georgia Amoore named to Wade Trophy watchlist – UK Athletics

She’s been off to a great start this season.

Ansley Almoner ready to prove he belongs in the SEC – Courier Journal

He’s already shown some good things with his shooting ability.

New UK WBB commitment is a “deadly shooter” – Herald Leader

Big get for Kenny Brooks.

Mark Pope sparks Kentucky revival with win over Duke – CBS Sports

Some praise for Mark Pope.

NCAA President says there’s room for tournament expansion – Bleacher Report

Expanding to 72 or 76 seems likely.

Aaron Rodgers thinks he’ll play again next year – ESPN

He’ll soon be 41 years old.

Colts going back to Anthony Richardson – Yahoo

The 2nd-year QB was benched in favor of Joe Flacco the last two games.

Popovich expected to make full recovery after suffering stroke earlier this month – CBS Sports

Hopefully a full and quick recovery for Pop.