UK Coach Mark Pope says Southeastern Conference will be ‘super salty’ and ‘everything you want’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Pope knows what it’s like to compete in the Southeastern Conference and will begin…
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Kentucky guard Travis Perry getting more comfortable as playing time for Wildcats increases
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Travis Perry is adjusting to life at the next level. A year ago, Perry was…
Tenth-ranked Kentucky recovers from loss, blasts Brown to close out 2024 with 11-2 record
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky closed out the non-conference schedule with an 88-54 romp over Brown on New Year’s…
Kentucky coach Mark Pope, Wildcats focusing on three-point shooting, defense during Christmas break
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope is all about 3-pointers but is concerned about his team’s lack…
Kentucky drops to 10th in AP poll; Coach Mark Pope says Cats will bounce back following loss to OSU
Kentucky coach Mark Pope is confident the Wildcats will respond following a disappointing 85-65 loss to Ohio State last Saturday….
Kentucky remains winless against Ohio State after blowout 85-65 loss in CBS Sports Classic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky remains winless against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic. The fourth-ranked Wildcats (10-2)…
Kentucky’s Lamont Butler’s career performance lifts No. 5 Wildcats past Cardinals in renewed rivalry
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A new chapter began in the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry on Saturday and Lamont Butler wrote the…
Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa to have foot surgery following injury in Wildcats’ win over Gonzaga
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa will be out of the lineup indefinitely after suffering a foot…
Wildcats complete epic comeback, defeat Gonzaga 90-89 in Saturday night’s ‘Battle in Seattle’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The “Battle in Seattle” lived up to the hype, especially in the second half and…
Kentucky suffers first defeat of Pope era in 70-66 loss to Clemson in ACC/SEC Challenge
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Fourth-ranked Kentucky suffered its first loss of the season with a 70-66 setback to a…
UK Basketball Notebook: Wildcats still ‘trying to learn from every game’ one month into season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today One month into the season, Kentucky coach Mark Pope says the Wildcats haven’t reached their…
Jamie Vaught: Lipscomb coach has high praise for Mark Pope’s Wildcats following Tuesday’s win
Lipscomb coach Lennie Acuff was very impressed with Kentucky at Rupp Arena Tuesday night when the Wildcats roared to a…
Kentucky looks ahead following upset of Duke, eager and hungry to grow; Lipscomb to visit Rupp Tuesday
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope wants his team to keep growing and learning and it never…
KY Coach Mark Pope’s Wildcats gain first signature win with 77-72 win over Duke in Champions Classic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It took Mark Pope just three games to get his first signature win at Kentucky….
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh could make big impact for Wildcats this season
This 6-foot-4 junior guard, who wears number 00 on his Kentucky jersey, is going to be fun to watch this…
Kentucky coach Mark Pope having fun watching ‘pieces work together’ going into season opener
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope has enjoyed watching his team come together during exhibition wins over…
Wildcats want to focus on making plays for teammates in exhibition against Kentucky Wesleyan
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will get its first look at an outside opponent when the Wildcats take on…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky newcomer Jaxson Robinson a familiar face in SEC
Jaxson Robinson, who earlier this week was named to Preseason All-SEC Third Team, is the only newcomer on the UK…
Wildcats picked to finish 8th in Southeastern Conference, Robinson third team preseason pick
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The votes are in and Kentucky was picked to finish eighth in the Southeastern Conference…
Memories of Big Blue Madness remain vivid for Kentucky coach Mark Pope
Editor’s note:This is the third in a series of stories from Kentucky Today sports editor Keith Taylor’s exclusive interview with…
Mark Pope embraces role as coach at Kentucky: ‘This is BBN. There’s nowhere like it’
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories from Kentucky Today sports editor Keith Taylor’s exclusive interview…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky Freshman Trent Noah ‘thrilled’ to don blue and white for hometown Wildcats
Over the years, Harlan County has produced many high school stars who have moved on and played college basketball. But…