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Kentucky is ranked too low in ESPN's Way Too Early Top 25 ESPN is wrong about Kentucky basketball's starting lineup Kentucky Basketball jersey numbers for the 2024-25 season Kentucky Basketball practice notes from Cameron Mills Kentucky's coaching staff's experience playing Texas and Oklahoma will prove significant Kentucky basketball will welcome Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC with two big road games Kentucky gets SEC Network Takeover Day on Tuesday How many SEC games will the Kentucky Wildcats win in Mark Pope's first season? Kentucky basketball leading for elite 2025 center according to On3 Javeon Campbell sets decision date: Kentucky gets a key prediction Otega Oweh will have a monstrous season for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats Braylon Mullins and Tounde Yessoufou set to visit Kentucky Basketball College basketball expert predicts Kentucky to make the Sweet Sixteen Grading Mark Pope's performance so far as Kentucky's head basketball coach Bryan Auguste commits to Kentucky Football Magic to trade No. 47 pick to Pelicans Darryn Peterson set to visit Kentucky again Ex-Kentucky WR Randall Cobb 'lucky to be alive' after house fire Kentucky basketball releases heights and weights for the 2024-25 roster Could Kentucky Coach Mark Pope run a platoon system during the 2024-25 season? John Calipari sends warning to NBA teams ahead of draft The Wizards should draft one of these three guards with No. 2 pick Mark Pope has thousands of reasons to take Kentucky to Sweet 16 and beyond Kentucky's Reed Sheppard displays excellent skills at NBA Draft Combine

Mark Pope News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 2

Kentucky is ranked too low in ESPN's Way Too Early Top 25

Heading into the 2024-25 college basketball season, it seems like the world of college hoops continues to disrespect Mark Pope and his team. Coach Pope hit the transfer portal right when he was hired to be Kentucky's next head coach and brought in an elite class of veteran college basketball players.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 2

ESPN is wrong about Kentucky basketball's starting lineup

In a recent article, ESPN predicted who will start for the Kentucky basketball team this season, and it seems like they got it wrong. Coach Mark Pope brought every player in to fit a certain role.

Mark Pope News/ A Sea of Blue / July 2

Kentucky Basketball jersey numbers for the 2024-25 season Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (5)

Who is wearing your favorite jersey number this season? We have jersey numbers! Mark Pope has filled his first Kentucky Wildcats’ roster with 12 scholarship players who are ready to get the Pope era in Lexington started.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ A Sea of Blue / July 1

Kentucky Basketball practice notes from Cameron Mills Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (7)

“These guys are on the same note, on the same team. They are all doing things together.” It’s a different time in the Kentucky Basketball practice facilities.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

Kentucky's coaching staff's experience playing Texas and Oklahoma will prove significant

Kentucky basketball has a brand new coaching staff, and where these coaches were previously will prove to be huge next season. Head Coach Mark Pope and assistant coach Cody Fueger both came to Kentucky from BYU.

Kentucky basketball will welcome Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC with two big road games

The SEC is changing as Texas and Oklahoma are leading the Big 12 and joining the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC. As of today, both Texas and Oklahoma are officially a part of the SEC, and Big Blue Nation will see the Wildcats take on these teams in all sports this season.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ A Sea of Blue / July 1

Kentucky gets SEC Network Takeover Day on Tuesday Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (12)

Among the games featured is Kentucky Football’s victory at No. 10 Louisville. The Kentucky Wildcats will be featured on the SEC Network Takeover Day on Tuesday, July 2nd, with 24 hours of Wildcat programming.

Mark Pope News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

How many SEC games will the Kentucky Wildcats win in Mark Pope's first season?

The Kentucky basketball team is a long way away from suiting up against an SEC team, but with Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC today, it felt fitting to predict how many games the Wildcats will win in conference play.

Mark Pope News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 30

Kentucky basketball leading for elite 2025 center according to On3

Coach Mark Pope has been extremely busy on the recruiting trail over the last few weeks trying to get some players in his 2025 class. When Coach Pope took the job in Lexington, the only real concern with his qualifications was whether he would be able to recruit elite prospects.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ A Sea of Blue / June 29

Javeon Campbell sets decision date: Kentucky gets a key prediction Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (17)

The Frankfort native is set to announce his college decision during the 4th of July Week. One of the top prospects in the state of Kentucky is set to announce his commitment next week.

Mark Pope News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 29

Otega Oweh will have a monstrous season for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats

One player for the 2024-25 Kentucky basketball team that is going to have a massive impact off the bench is Otega Oweh. Last season for the Oklahoma Sooners, Oweh averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and one assist per game.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ A Sea of Blue / June 28

Braylon Mullins and Tounde Yessoufou set to visit Kentucky Basketball Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (21)

Kentucky is starting to heat up the recruiting in the class of 2025. The Kentucky Wildcats are set to get official visits from class of 2025 recruits Tounde Yessoufou and Braylon Mullins.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 28

College basketball expert predicts Kentucky to make the Sweet Sixteen

We are getting to the part of the college basketball offseason where experts begin to predict which teams will be in the preseason top 25 and who has a chance to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

Mark Pope News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 28

Grading Mark Pope's performance so far as Kentucky's head basketball coach

During a very interesting offseason for the Kentucky Wildcats, John Calipari left to be Arkansas's head coach, which left a vacancy in Lexington. That vacancy was filled by former BYU coach Mark Pope.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ A Sea of Blue / June 27

Bryan Auguste commits to Kentucky Football Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (27)

A Yahtzee for the Big Blue Wall. The Kentucky Wildcats are on the board again! On Thursday, 3-star offensive lineman Bryan Auguste committed to the Wildcats.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ Hoops Rumors / June 27

Magic to trade No. 47 pick to Pelicans

A source tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the Pels will send Orlando second-round pick swaps in 2030 and 2031 in exchange for No. 47.

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Kentucky Wildcats News/ A Sea of Blue / June 27

Darryn Peterson set to visit Kentucky again Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker (31)

Peterson is also planning to visit Louisville, USC, and Washington. The Kentucky Wildcats are starting to focus on who they want to recruit in the class of 2025, and now they are hoping to get a visit from the 5-star shooting guard Darryn Peterson.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ CFB-HQ on SI / June 27

Ex-Kentucky WR Randall Cobb 'lucky to be alive' after house fire

Former Kentucky Wildcats and Pro Bowl NFL wide receiver Randall Cobb says he and his family are "lucky to be alive" after escaping a fire that started at his house in Nashville this week.

Kentucky Wildcats News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 27

Kentucky basketball releases heights and weights for the 2024-25 roster

The Kentucky basketball 2024-25 roster is pretty much finalized, as the Wildcats currently have 12 scholarship players. Coach Pope could still do something with the final scholarship spot, but that is still to be seen.

Mark Pope News/ Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 27

Could Kentucky Coach Mark Pope run a platoon system during the 2024-25 season?

Mark Pope has a problem with his 2024-25 roster. But the good news for Kentucky fans is that it is a good problem. He has a bunch of veteran players who are really good and deserving of minutes.

NBA News/ Larry Brown Sports / June 26

John Calipari sends warning to NBA teams ahead of draft

John Calipari has always championed his players during the NBA Draft, and this year is no different.

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Reed Sheppard News/ Yardbarker / June 20

The Wizards should draft one of these three guards with No. 2 pick

With the NBA Finals in the rearview mirror, the draft is now quickly approaching, set to occur on June 26 and 27 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Here are three players the Wizards should consider at No. 2.

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Mark Pope News/ Yardbarker / May 28

Mark Pope has thousands of reasons to take Kentucky to Sweet 16 and beyond

The expectations are high in Lexington — just ask former coach John Calipari — but the Wildcats will make the effort worth it for Pope.

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Kentucky Wildcats News/ Yardbarker / May 13

Kentucky's Reed Sheppard displays excellent skills at NBA Draft Combine

Guard Reed Sheppard's stock may soar after an outstanding showing at the NBA Draft Combine on Monday.

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