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The trio flashes growth and confidence in early offseason workouts. Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball is already turning heads in April, as a new round of offseason workout highlights gave Big Blue Nation a taste of what’s to come in the 2025-26 season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 17

Brandon Garrison is ready to make a massive leap for Kentucky

Kentucky fans got some big news earlier this week when it was announced that Brandon Garrison would be returning for another season in Lexington. The former McDonald's All-American averaged 5.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game for Mark Pope's team last season.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 12

Kentucky basketball forward makes pivotal decision on future

Kentucky basketball will have one of its best players in Mark Pope’s first year as the program’s head coach returning for at least another season, as reported by Joe Tipton on On3.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 12

Kentucky will be returning a big piece from last year's roster

Kentucky has loaded up on frontcourt talent in the transfer portal with the newly added additions of Mo Dioubate and Jayden Quaintance, but that is not wavering Brandon Garrison's decision, as he announced he will be back in Lexington for his junior season.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / April 11

Friday Headlines: Acaden Lewis Decommits and Brandon Garrison on Portal Watch?

Bump in the road for Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats received some tough news on Thursday night when Acaden Lewis announced he is pulling out of his commitment to play for the Cats this coming season.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 10

Could Kentucky forward Brandon Garrison hit the transfer portal?

Last season, Brandon Garrison was the backup center behind Amari Williams, and at times, Garrison flashed a ton of upside for the Wildcats. In his sophomore season playing for the Kentucky Wildcats, Garrison averaged 5.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 50.9% from the field and 30% from three.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29

Tennessee's defense smothers Kentucky, books trip to Elite Eight in revenge win

Zakai Zeigler and Tennessee booked a spot in the Elite Eight with a 78-65 win over Kentucky, avenging a pair of regular-season losses.

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College Basketball News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / March 24

Former Oklahoma State Center Helping Kentucky in NCAA Tournament

Oklahoma State lost various key players last offseason, but one departure seemed to hurt more than the rest. The Cowboys’ 2024 offseason was filled with change.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / March 4

Brandon Garrison continues ascension and shows off 3-point shot vs. LSU

Garrison has been stuffing the stat sheet for the Cats, who desperately needed more production from their bench. The Kentucky Wildcats need a big-time win at home Tuesday, and that’s exactly what they were able to do.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / February 28

Brandon Garrison is growing into his role for Kentucky Basketball

Brandon Garrison’s big night on both ends edge Kentucky over the Sooners. Brandon Garrison, who had his best game at Kentucky just a few weeks ago against South Carolina, came up big in Wednesday’s 83-82 win over the Oklahoma Sooners.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 28

Oklahoma releases a statement about the beverage can that almost hit Kentucky C Brandon Garrison

On Wednesday, the Kentucky Wildcats played the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman and were able to walk away with the win thanks to the outstanding play from former Sooner Otega Oweh.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Oklahoma Issues Statement After Fan Throws Beer at Kentucky Basketball Team

In the aftermath of a thrilling SEC showdown between Oklahoma and Kentucky, an unfortunate incident marred the conclusion of the game when a fan threw a beer can toward the Wildcats' players as they left the court.

College Basketball News / The Spun / February 27

Video: Fan Throws Beer Can At College Basketball Players During Game

An Oklahoma fan did not respond gracefully to Wednesday's loss against Kentucky. Otega Owen hit a go-ahead layup in the final seconds to secure an 83-82 victory for the Wildcats at Lloyd Noble Center.

College Basketball News / A Sea of Blue / February 27

Oklahoma coach says refs considered a technical foul on Brandon Garrison at end of game

Things got very heated as the final horn sounded. In what was an instant classic of a basketball game, the Kentucky Wildcats were able to outlast the Oklahoma Sooners in an 83-82 win for Mark Pope’s bunch.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / February 25

The curious case of Amari Williams’ efficiency and the need for Brandon Garrison to step up

Williams has been playing at an All-SEC level, but he shouldn’t play 30+ minutes, according to Coach Pope. Amari Williams has become the Kentucky Wildcats’ most important player and is deserving of All-SEC honors.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 10

Kentucky needs Saturday's version of Brandon Garrison to stick around

Brandon Garrison had his best game of the season on Saturday when the Kentucky Wildcats blew out the South Carolina Gamecocks. The Wildcat's backup five scored 15 points on 7-8 shooting in only 21 minutes of playing time.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / February 9

Brandon Garrison on Lamont Butler 'You can tell that having him back does major things for our team'

Kentucky had been without Lamont Butler since the Vanderbilt game and not having him on the floor was a big reason why the Wildcats struggled defensively in their last few losses.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / February 8

Brandon Garrison has his best game as a Wildcat vs. the Gamecocks

“He’s preparing himself for major, major jumps. And he’s got a really terrific future.” Brandon Garrison was a huge piece for the Kentucky Wildcats off the bench in Saturday’s win over South Carolina.

Kentucky Wildcats News / A Sea of Blue / January 24

Mark Pope praises Brandon Garrison’s continual improvements on the offensive end

Garrison has been huge for Pope off the bench. The Kentucky Wildcats have turned almost a dozen transfer portal players into a high-octane offensive machine, one capable of dropping 100 or more on any team in the country.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / January 23

Mark Pope anticipates Brandon Garrison becoming a "big-time" shooter

From seasons beginning to five games into SEC play, watching the growth of Brandon Garrison has been impressive. The sophomore looks like a seasoned veteran on the floor despite making some early season mistakes.

College Basketball News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 14

Watch: Late Game Scuffle Breaks Out in Louisville-Kentucky

While some people will say it's not a rivalry until there's some competitiveness on both sides of the fence, the true mark of a rivalry is when the so-called "extracurricular activities" occur.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / November 23

Watch: Jackson State player throws shoe in bid to stop a Kentucky dunk

There’s a first time for everything, and fans watching the Jackson State vs. Kentucky game on Friday night were witness to a never-before-seen moment. Midway through the first half, Tigers forward Dylan Canoville lost his shoe and attempted to chase down a play with it in his hand.

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