Kentucky Wildcats: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

John Calipari doesn't feel 'revengeful' with Arkansas in Sweet 16

You could say that John Calipari stepping away from Kentucky was the rare case of a win-win as it relates to a head-coaching change.

How Calipari's Arkansas hiring created a Sweet 16 domino effect

Michigan State is mirroring its 2000 national championship run

Duke-Arizona Sweet 16 matchup will complete March Madness trilogy

Of record seven SEC teams in Sweet 16, which have best chance of advancing?

Three players who boosted their draft stock during tourney's first weekend

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Trio of Kentucky Women’s Basketball players enter transfer portal

With the season ending on Sunday for Kentucky, three players have since entered the transfer portal. The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team saw a shakeup on Tuesday as three players officially entered the transfer portal following the team’s second-round exit from the NCAA Tournament.

Taylor Bol Bowen News / A Sea of Blue / 18 hours ago

Kentucky contacts transfers Kam Williams and Taylor Bol Bowen

Two big guys who can light it up from deep. The Kentucky Wildcats are preparing for their Sweet 16 matchup with Tennessee, but they’re also doing a little work within the transfer portal now that it’s open.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / 22 hours ago

Top three Kentucky targets in the transfer portal

Kentucky basketball is still dancing in the NCAA Tournament, headed to the Sweet 16 on Friday in Indianapolis, but that doesn't mean the recruiting stops.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 25

Kentucky ranked ahead of Tennessee in Sweet 16 Power Rankings from USA Today

After the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, there are only 16 teams still remaining, and for the first time since 2019, Kentucky is one of those teams.

Kenny Brooks' First Season as Kentucky Wildcats WBB Ends Early in NCAA Tournament

The Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball team had its sights set on the Sweet 16 in Sunday’s intense NCAA Tournament clash against Kansas State. However, their journey came to a heartbreaking end as they fell in overtime, 80-79.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / March 24

Travis Perry got DNP vs. Illinois in part due to injury but is expected to contribute in Sweet 16

Perry has been dealing with an injury since the Alabama game in the SEC Tournament and did not play against Illinois. Freshman guard Travis Perry was absent from the Kentucky Wildcats’ rotation in the 84-75 win over Illinois in the Round of 32 as he continues to nurse a wrist injury.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / March 24

Kentucky is eyeing the early top-ranked transfer

With the transfer portal officially opening on Monday, Kentucky is now reaching out to many players in the portal. With Lamont Butler departing and Kerr Kriisa’s future uncertain, the Kentucky Wildcats are expected to target a point guard in the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Kentucky’s secret weapon becomes best seller on Amazon

A random anecdote from the Kentucky men’s basketball team during March Madness has sent a cereal brand’s stock skyrocketing. 3rd-seeded Kentucky punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 on Sunday by beating 6th-seeded Illinois 84-75 in their NCAA Tournament second-round matchup at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Mark Pope Praises Lamont Butler’s Game-Changing Steal in Kentucky’s Round of 32 Victory

Kentucky’s Round of 32 win over Illinois was filled with standout moments, but none were more crucial than Lamont Butler’s clutch steal and assist to Brandon Garrison, who converted the bucket and drew a foul to extend the Wildcats’ lead to 75-62 in the second half.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / March 24

Kentucky faces tough odds to beat Tennessee and make the Final Four

What FanDuel is saying for Kentucky’s odds to defeat Tennessee and to go to the Final Four. The Kentucky Wildcats face a tough challenge in the Sweet 16 as they prepare to take on SEC rival Tennessee on Friday night.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Field Level Media / March 24

Kentucky's Sweet 16 run earns Mark Pope another year on contract

While Kentucky was busy earning its way into the Sweet 16, head coach Mark Pope was adding another year onto his Wildcats contract, as well as earning a hefty bonus at the same time.

Kentucky tops Illinois, makes first Sweet 16 since 2019

Pope reveals unusual request that helped Kentucky get to Sweet 16

Kentucky Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Kentucky Starter Puts Tennessee Basketball on Notice During March Madness

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Mark Pope News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 24

Kentucky made history in their win over Illinois setting up a Sweet 16 appearance

In April, Mark Pope was hired as Kentucky's next men's basketball head coach. He was quickly faced with building an entirely new roster from scratch, and he did it methodically, all while using the transfer portal.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24

Pope reveals request that helped Kentucky get to Sweet 16

Mark Pope reveals unusual request that helped Kentucky get to Sweet 16

An English breakfast cereal apparently helped fuel Kentucky’s journey to the Sweet 16.

Kentucky's Sweet 16 run earns Pope another year on contract

Ranking the NCAA men's tournament champions since 1990

The 'Kentucky men's basketball coaches' quiz

Mark Pope News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Details of Mark Pope's Extension Announced After Leading Kentucky to Sweet 16

Mark Pope’s debut season as Kentucky’s head coach just keeps getting better. After guiding the Wildcats to a thrilling 84-75 victory over Illinois and securing the program’s first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019, Pope has earned an automatic contract extension and bonus.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / March 23

SEC breaks NCAA Tournament record for Sweet 16 berths

It really does just mean more. Take a bow, 2024-25 SEC. You continue to establish yourself as one of the best conferences in the history of college basketball.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 23

Kentucky found strength in each other in win over Illinois to advance to Sweet 16

The Kentucky Wildcats are dancing onto the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis after getting an 84-75 win over 6-seed Illinois on Sunday night. Kentucky started out hot, going up by 13-5 early in the game, and the they fed off their own momentum from there on out.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Kentucky Wildcats Defeat Illinois, Heading Back to the Sweet 16 Since 2019

The Wildcats delivered a statement performance in Milwaukee on Sunday, fending off Illinois 84-75 to secure a highly anticipated showdown with Tennessee in Indianapolis on Friday.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 23

Watch: Kentucky women lose to Kansas State in tough fashion

Watch: Kentucky women lose to Kansas State in heartbreaking fashion

Guard Georgia Amoore almost lifted the Kentucky Wildcats to a thrilling victory in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

Duke women avoid upset vs. Oregon despite star player's absence

UConn women absolutely demolish Arkansas State in Round of 64

Saturday's women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Storied program finally healthy at the right time

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz

2025 Kentucky Spring Preview: Special Teams

Hello everyone and welcome back to the final installment of our series looking at the 2025 Kentucky Wildcats. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been along for the ride.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 22

Kentucky Vs. Illinois 2nd Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region Kentucky Wildcats(23-11) will take on the No. 6 seed Illinois Fighting Illini(22-12) in the 2nd Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 22

Illinois vs. Kentucky odds: Current line, win probability, final score prediction for NCAA Tournament showdown

No. 3 seed Kentucky will take on No. 6 seed Illinois in the Round of 32 on Sunday. It will be the first meeting between the two programs in four decades.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / March 21

Kentucky fends off Liberty in Round of 64 behind Georgia Amoore's record-tying performance

Senior guard Georgia Amoore has been sensational for Kentucky all season long, and Friday's NCAA Tournament first-round game against 13-seed Liberty was no exception.

The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz

Mark Pope News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Mark Pope helps Kentucky fans pay for March Madness travel

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope was serious about a recent offer to help Wildcats fans pay their way to Milwaukee for the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament.