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Once again, it's time for the annual Indiana vs. Kentucky high school basketball all-stars series. The action begins tonight in Lexington and continues Saturday in Indianapolis. Rosters, game info, players to watch for, and more ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Mark Pope has been about as successful as any coach in America in the transfer portal since taking over at Kentucky. Chaz Lanier and Yaxel Lendeborg are arguably his two biggest recruiting misses during that time. What do those players think of the UK coach? Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Mark Pope has been about as successful as any coach in America in the transfer portal since taking over at Kentucky. Chaz Lanier and Yaxel Lendeborg are arguably his two biggest recruiting misses during that time. What do those players think of the UK coach? Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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The biggest winner of the final stage of this college basketball offseason? The Florida Gators. The national champs lost a key player to Kentucky, but their starting 5 should be a force, and they're now the team to beat in the SEC. (UK's in good shape, too.) Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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When Mark Pope built his first Kentucky basketball team last offseason, he leaned on some defense-first additions from the transfer portal. That pattern took shape again this offseason, and UK's 2025-26 roster now boasts defensive upside: ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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NEW: Otega Oweh is back at Kentucky. I talked with UK's top scorer about ways he can be even better for the Wildcats in year two. Mark Pope has some ideas for improvement, too. "You can’t get complacent. Someone’s always getting better. Someone’s always working." www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Otega Oweh will be back at Kentucky for his senior season. Story on the return of UK's leading scorer, obviously a huge boost to Mark Pope's 2025-26 roster: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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NEW: I talked to three Alabama basketball stars who played alongside Mouhamed Dioubate about his transfer to Kentucky. Main takeaway? They think he'll be a different, better player at UK. "He’s got skill that he didn’t really get to show much at Alabama." Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Of the 10 newcomers set to join Kentucky basketball next season, Jaland Lowe may have the most offensive potential. A look at UK's point guard of the future, the skills he brings to Lexington and where the Pitt transfer can still improve: ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Another piece of the scheduling puzzle has fallen into place for Kentucky basketball's 2025-26 season. The Georgetown Hoyas are coming to Rupp Arena for an exhibition game. ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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After an offseason coaching change at West Virginia, small forward Braydon Hawthorne reopened his college recruitment. Kentucky made a late recruiting run at Hawthorne, and it paid off. Hawthorne has now committed to the Wildcats. ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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NEW: I talked to three starters from Florida's national championship team about Denzel Aberdeen's surprising transfer from the Gators to SEC rival Kentucky. What did they think about the move? And Aberdeen's future in Lexington? Here's what they had to say: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Koby Brea had a lot to say about Kentucky at the NBA Combine — how much he loved playing for the Cats, and how much it helped put him in a position to be drafted. And remember his declaration about not giving up his UK jersey? He gave an update on that, too. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Koby Brea had a lot to say about Kentucky at the NBA Combine — how much he loved playing for the Cats, and how much it helped put him in a position to be drafted. And remember his declaration about not giving up his UK jersey? He gave an update on that, too. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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The NBA or a return to Kentucky? I caught up with Otega Oweh, who gave an update on what he's thinking with the draft deadline now less than two weeks away. And he's been paying attention to what Mark Pope has done in the portal. "That roster looks crazy." Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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The NBA or a return to Kentucky? I caught up with Otega Oweh, who gave an update on what he's thinking with the draft deadline now less than two weeks away. And he's been paying attention to what Mark Pope has done in the portal. "That roster looks crazy." Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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I spent some time with Adou Thiero at the NBA Combine today, reflecting on his last three seasons of college basketball and his current status as a possible first-round draft pick. Here's the former Kentucky Wildcat on what's next in his basketball career: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Stay tuned for coverage from the NBA Combine, where I’ll be talking to Otega Oweh and Koby Brea, among others. Cooper Flagg is a popular guy in the first interview session.

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Andrija Jelavic will bring plenty of intriguing potential to the Kentucky basketball program next season. And Mark Pope is certain that Jelavic understands the responsibility of becoming a Wildcat. “He’s got a chance to be a really special player.” ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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During his first offseason press conference this year, Kentucky coach Mark Pope opened up about the departure of former guard Travis Perry. "I was devastated when Travis left." ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Otega Oweh remains the biggest question mark for Kentucky's 2025-26 season. Here's a look at what's next for UK's leading scorer (as well as the Wildcats' other NBA draft hopefuls): www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Updated story: Kentucky vs. Louisville is set for Nov. 11. Much earlier start date for the Cats and the Cards, and this could be a battle of two top-10 teams. More on the game, plus an updated look at the rest of UK's intriguing 2025-26 schedule (so far): www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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NEW: Kentucky will play Purdue in Rupp Arena next season. But it won't count for the regular season. Story on the Wildcats scheduling another legit national title contender for the 2025-26 campaign: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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NEW: The youngest member of Mark Pope's coaching staff has signed a new deal to stay with Kentucky And it comes with a big raise. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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It's official. Kentucky vs. St. John's is on the 2025-26 schedule. And this matchup between Mark Pope and Rick Pitino is shaping up as one of the best non-conference games of the college basketball season. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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It's Kentucky Derby week, and I asked more than two dozen horse racing experts from around the country for their predictions for Saturday's race. Need help with your bets? Here you go ... www.kentucky.com/sports/horse...

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I sat down with Brandon Garrison to talk about his first season at Kentucky and what's ahead in his future with the Wildcats. All that competition for playing time in the frontcourt? Mark Pope told him it was going to happen. And Garrison can't wait. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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NEW: I had a lengthy conversation with Collin Chandler last week. We talked about season one at Kentucky, why he stayed with the Wildcats, his upcoming wedding, what to expect from him during the 2025-26 season. And more. "Our hearts are in Kentucky." Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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It's been a year since college basketball's busiest coaching carousel ever. There were 68 job swaps in men's D-I in 2024. Here were the 12 best right off the bat, an even dozen coaches who stood out with good-to-great seasons in Year 1.

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NEW: I had a lengthy conversation with Collin Chandler last week. We talked about season one at Kentucky, why he stayed with the Wildcats, his upcoming wedding, what to expect from him during the 2025-26 season. And more. "Our hearts are in Kentucky." Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Sat down with Brandon Garrison and Collin Chandler this week to look ahead to 2025-26. "Just seeing the guys that they’re bringing in, I feel like we’ll have a very great chance of chasing that No. 9 and getting further than what we did this past year." Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Kentucky's Travis Perry is a late addition to the NCAA transfer portal, with his name popping in just a couple of hours before the deadline. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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More on Kentucky adding Denzel Aberdeen here, with an updated 2025-26 roster at the bottom of the story. Mark Pope's group for next season is now stacked, and -- pending the return of Otega Oweh -- looks like a legitimate Final Four/national title contender. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Mark Pope makes yet another talented addition to Kentucky's 2025-26 roster. Former Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen will play for the Wildcats. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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A four-star forward is taking a late recruiting visit to Kentucky basketball. Everything you need to know about Braydon Hawthorne. ⬇️ kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Otega Oweh has declared for the NBA draft. He could still return to Kentucky for his senior season. Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Doron Lamb and DeAndre Liggins will join the La Familia team for the TBT this summer. Willie Cauley-Stein was already on board for the squad of former Kentucky players. ICYMI: More info on the TBT's return to Lexington, with 3 ex-Cats now confirmed for the team: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Good news for Kentucky basketball with the transfer portal deadline now just one week away. Plus, more updates from the portal, with a big decision involving UK's roster coming very soon, another ex-Cat on the move, and a roundup of other transfer news ... www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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After a whirlwind week of roster building, here’s what we know about next season’s Kentucky basketball team: ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Brandon Garrison is back at Kentucky. UK will also have these guys at the 4 & 5: 6-10 Jayden Quaintance - projected NBA lottery pick 6-11 Malachi Moreno - McDonald's All-American 6-11 Andrija Jelavic - possible NBA pick 6-7 Mouhamed Dioubate - 2yrs SEC experience www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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A Saturday afternoon commitment for Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball. Croatian power forward Andrija Jelavic — one of the top European prospects set to play college basketball — is coming to UK. ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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A late-night haymaker when it comes to Kentucky basketball's projected 2025-26 roster. Four-star high school guard Acaden Lewis has decommitted from the Wildcats. ⬇️ www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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Little late to the party on this, but very proud to have received this honor. apsportseditors.com/john-clay-of...

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Mark Pope and the Kentucky coaching staff have been doing some major work in the transfer portal, and it looks like the Wildcats will be a contender yet again. But is the UK basketball roster for 2025-26 still missing one important piece? Story: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

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My column: I was at the Final Four. I can report college basketball is far from dead. www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

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Very intriguing addition right here. Possible lottery pick next year. No. 6 in the 247Sports transfer rankings. Checks more boxes that Pope wanted for the 2025-26 roster. If he's healthy, he could be a game-changer.

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