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Otega Oweh avoids ruling disaster with OKC Thunder's selection in the NBA Draft

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Otega Oweh avoids ruling disaster with OKC Thunder's selection in the NBA DraftOtega Oweh dodged a potentially unfortunate rule-change mishap when the Thunder swooped him up in the NBA Draft.Jun 25, 2026Read source

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Kentucky Basketball star Otega Oweh goes to OKC Thunder in 2026 NBA DraftAfter spending two seasons in Lexington, Otega Oweh has found his NBA home. During the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, Oweh was selected 41st overall on Day 2. He’ll now team up with former Kentucky Wildcats Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace for one of the NBA’s top championship contenders. Heading into the draft, […]Jun 25, 2026Read source

The Spurs are hunkering down for the long haul with former Wildcat Jayden Quaintance

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The Spurs are hunkering down for the long haul with former Wildcat Jayden QuaintanceThe San Antonio Spurs are ready to deal with the injury worries that come with former Wildcat Jayden Quaintance.Jun 24, 2026Read source

Kentucky may have a secret backcourt weapon waiting to break out on the bench

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Kentucky may have a secret backcourt weapon waiting to break out on the benchAs we race toward Kentucky's 2026-27 season, one Wildcat guard appears paced to play a sneaky pivotal role.Jun 24, 2026Read source

How good of a season must Kentucky have to keep Mark Pope off the hot seat?Greetings, BBN! It’s been quite the roller coaster of an offseason for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball program. Following a 22-14 season that ended with a blowout in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. Pope watched much of his roster leave Lexington, then struggled to fill it out when the transfer portal first opened. Thankfully, Kentucky […]Jun 24, 2026Read source

Reporter believes Kentucky’s chances with Nikola Kusturica are fadingMessageboards and social media were ablaze when it seemed Nikola Kusturica was on the verge of joining Kentucky Basketball. The 17-year-old pro is being called “one of the top international prospects in the world.” One reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader believes Kentucky’s chances have evaporated in the summer heat. On ESPN Radio this week, Ben […]Jun 24, 2026Read source

Two former Cats a part of shocking trades that will reshape the NBA for years to come

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Two former Cats a part of shocking trades that will reshape the NBA for years to comeTwo former Cats are reshaping the league in a set of electric moves that immediately changed the NBA's course.Jun 24, 2026Read source

Kentucky Wildcats News: NBA Draft Day 2Good morning, BBN! Day 1 of the NBA Draft was a success, with so many kids realizing their childhood dreams. For Kentucky specifically, Jayden Quaintance was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th pick. Despite the up-and-down story of his time at UK, I’m happy for the kid. He’s worked really hard to […]Jun 24, 2026Read source

Jayden Quaintance could have procedure that sidelines him for 6 monthsJayden Quaintance is a very talented basketball player. Need proof? Quaintance was drafted 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Draft Tuesday night, despite potentially needing a procedure that could sideline him for a good chunk of his rookie season. Players have to have talent to be drafted into the NBA, so […]Jun 24, 2026Read source

Jayden Quaintance Drafted by San Antonio Spurs in First Round of NBA DraftKentucky center Jayden Quaintance was taken in the first round of tonight’s NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs took Quaintance with the 20th overall pick. Here is a press release from UK Athletics: LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball forward Jayden Quaintance heard his named called in the first round of the […] The post Jayden Quaintance Drafted by San Antonio Spurs i…Jun 24, 2026Read source

What the Spurs are getting from new NBA Draft pick Jayden QuaintanceJayden Quaintance is now officially a professional hooper after being selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While it wasn’t quite the lottery projections Quaintance was getting for much of his college career, it’s still a tremendous situation to be drafted into, arguably the best landing […]Jun 24, 2026Read source

ESPN’s final 2-round NBA Mock Draft has concerning update on Jayden QuaintanceRound 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft is set to tip off tonight, and while one former Kentucky Wildcat is expected to hear his name called, it’s not a done deal. When Jayden Quaintance first declared for the draft, many mock draft projections had him safely in Round 1, and some even had him going […]Jun 23, 2026Read source

NCAA approves 5-year eligibility ruleThe NCAA’s Division I Cabinet has officially approved its new “age-based eligibility model”, granting athletes five years of competition in their collegiate careers instead of four and removing redshirts and waivers. The rules are expected to apply to athletes who have eligibility remaining at the conclusion of the 25-26 academic year. Athletes who finished their fourth […]Jun 23, 2026Read source

Kentucky fans will be thrilled with Mark Pope's lofty comparison for Alex Wilkins

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Kentucky fans will be thrilled with Mark Pope's lofty comparison for Alex WilkinsMark Pope shared an especially exciting comparison for Alex Wilkins that should have Kentucky fans on fire for their new guy.Jun 23, 2026Read source

ESPN Drops Jayden Quaintance to Last Pick in First RoundIs former Kentucky center Jayden Quaintance in danger of slipping out of the first round of tonight’s NBA Draft? ESPN has dropped Quaintance all the way down to No. 30, which is the last pick of the first round, in its final mock draft. It was recently announced that Quaintance did not receive an invitation […] The post ESPN Drops Jayden Quaintance to Last Pick in First Round first app…Jun 23, 2026Read source

College hoops got a harrowing reminder on NBA Draft day of Kentucky's dominance

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College hoops got a harrowing reminder on NBA Draft day of Kentucky's dominanceEven on NBA Draft day, Kentucky Basketball's historic dominance looms over one of the league's biggest events.Jun 23, 2026Read source

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