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Kentucky vs South Carolina Injury Report: DJ Miller and Tavion Wallace ruled outIt is almost gameday for Will Stein and the Kentucky Wildcats as they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. An important game for both teams, they will both take the field shorthanded tomorrow afternoon. For Kentucky, they will be without several key contributors as DJ Miller, Alex Afari, Tavion Wallace, […]Oct 3, 2026Read source

Kentucky commitments are posting dominant senior season performancesOct 2, 2026Read source

Twitter reactions to Kentucky hiring John PelphreyOn Friday, Kentucky Basketball head coach Mark Pope added an “Unforgettable” to the staff in the director of player development role. John Pelphrey, from Paintsville, played for the Wildcats from 1987-1992. He’s since spent over three decades coaching in assistant and head coaching roles from 1993-2026. Now, he returns to his old Kentucky home, this […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

Court ruling leaves Mark Mitchell, other fifth-year college athletes in eligibility limbo

Court ruling leaves Mark Mitchell, other fifth-year college athletes in eligibility limboThe eligibility battle for Missouri star Mark Mitchell and several other prominent college basketball players seeking a fifth season got more complicated Friday, when a Kentucky Court of Appeals dissolved a temporary injunction that had been the basis for their eligibilityOct 2, 2026Read source

Alex Afari, Mark Mitchell, and Seth Trimble among players now ineligible after NCAA wins appeal in KentuckyAs the college football season rolls along while college basketball nears its return, a major development came late Friday that affects both sports. The Kentucky Court of Appeals has dissolved the temporary injunction that had allowed athletes in the class of 2022 to play this season. Players involved in the Kentucky lawsuit vs. the NCAA […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

Mark Pope Adds John Pelphrey to Kentucky Men’s Basketball StaffMark Pope has reportedly added former Kentucky men’s basketball player John Pelphrey to his staff as the director of player development. Pehlphrey, one of UK’s famed Unforgettables, has more than 30 years of coaching experience. He has worked as a head coach at South Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee Tech. According to WKYT: Former Kentucky standout […] The post Mark Pope Adds John…Oct 2, 2026Read source

John Pelphrey joins Kentucky Basketball coaching staffMark Pope has found a new assistant, as John Pelphrey is joining the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff as the director of player development, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. A UK legend who was part of The Unforgettables, Pelphrey played in Lexington from 1987-92. The Paintsville native would later play professionally in France before beginning his […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

A “special NBA guest” is coming to Big Blue Madness: Who will it be?It appears Kentucky is planning to have a surprise guest tonight who currently plays in the NBA. Cullen Honohan, also known as Coach All Hail, appears to have been welcomed by Kentucky to gain some behind-the-scenes access and showcase the facilities in and around campus. Honohan has posted videos from the Rupp Arena locker room, […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

'Skip to My Lou' talks with KSR about Reese Alston's Kentucky visit and coaching interestOct 2, 2026Read source

Devin Booker, Koby Brea Didn’t Fall for Louisville Cardinals PrankFormer Kentucky guards Devin Booker and Koby Brea were too smart to fall for a Louisville Cardinals prank. The Phoenix Suns social media team tried to trick players into support their rivals. Check out their reactions, including Booker saying “Loserville”: The former Cats were not getting fooled Current Phoenix Suns players and former @KentuckyMBB stars […] The post Devin Booker,…Oct 2, 2026Read source

Big Blue Madness 2026 preview, how to watch, and open discussionThe college basketball season is officially here for the Kentucky Wildcats, as the men’s and women’s teams will take the court during Big Blue Madness on Friday night at Rupp Arena. This will be the first opportunity for fans to see the teams together, aside from the open practice that head coach Mark Pope held during […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

Kentucky Basketball makes top 25 in pair of new rankings, but Mark Pope’s ceiling hinges on his guardsMark Pope is a big believer in signs. Before last season, he kept saying he saw the number 9 everywhere. That never materialized into a banner, mostly due to a barrage of injuries. But this year, another number keeps popping up around Kentucky basketball. 19. That is where both CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish and Andy […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

Kentucky Wildcats News: Big Blue Madness Begins and CJ Rosser VisitsKentucky Football has been the talk of the Bluegrass the last few weeks, allowing Big Blue Madness to potentially sneak up on some UK fans. The signature event for Kentucky Basketball is scheduled for this evening at Rupp Arena, as both the men’s and women’s teams will kick off their 2026-2027 seasons. Men’s head coach […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

Ten Kentucky players in the spotlight against South CarolinaOct 2, 2026Read source

Kentucky Basketball vs. Louisville Cardinals time and TV channel confirmedKentucky Basketball’s matchup with Louisville was the third game of the season for both teams. It was played on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, the earliest date ever for Kentucky vs. Louisville on the hardwood. This year, the game is on a more traditional date on Saturday, December 12th. But there is a unique element […]Oct 2, 2026Read source

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