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Malachi Moreno and Mark Pope react to miraculous game-winner vs. LSUMalachi Moreno didn’t just hit a game-winner, but he created a moment that will live in Kentucky Wildcats lore. With Kentucky trailing by one and the clock nearly gone, Collin Chandler launched a long pass across the court. Moreno caught it in rhythm, turned, and fired as time expired. The shot went through the net, […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

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Much-needed changes coming to college basketball transfer portalWhen it comes to the college basketball transfer portal, the NCAA is finally doing something right. The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved new transfer portal windows for multiple sports on Wednesday. That includes men’s and women’s basketball. Following a recommendation from both the men’s and women’s basketball oversight committees, the NCAA transfer portal will now open for […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

Evan Wibberley enters the transfer portalThe college football transfer portal is getting ready to close up shop. Will Stein is still working to finalize his roster, as there are some moving parts. Evan Wibberley is leaving Lexington just one day before the window closes. On3’s Pete Nakos reported that backup center Evan Wibberley is departing Lexington on Wednesday night. Wibberley […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

How Kentucky's comeback vs. LSU capped by Malachi Moreno's buzzer-beater may have saved Wildcats' season

How Kentucky's comeback vs. LSU capped by Malachi Moreno's buzzer-beater may have saved Wildcats' seasonThe Wildcats lived life on the edge at LSU before a stunning and victorious finish thanks to Malachi Moreno's heroicsJan 15, 2026Read source

Malachi Moreno wasn’t even supposed to get the ball on buzzer-beater at LSUSometimes, you end up in the right place at the right time. That was the case for Malachi Moreno Wednesday night in Baton Rouge. Moreno’s buzzer-beater jump shot gave Kentucky Basketball a much-needed 75-74 win over LSU, evening Kentucky’s record at 2-2 in the SEC and improving its overall record to 11-6. The crazy part […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

LSU Coach Matt McMahon Reacts to Brutal Loss to KentuckyLSU head coach Matt McMahon talked to the media following tonight’s brutal 75-74 loss to Kentucky. Check out his postgame thoughts: The post LSU Coach Matt McMahon Reacts to Brutal Loss to Kentucky first appeared on Nation of Blue .Jan 15, 2026Read source

Malachi Moreno channels his inner Christian Laettner with game-winner; Rick Pitino weighs inMalachi Moreno just might have saved the season for the Kentucky Wildcats. On a night that the Wildcats found themselves down double-digits, Moreno turned hero with just 1.6 seconds. Off a missed free-throw, Otega Oweh came down with the rebound and called a timeout. Collin Chandler threw a full-court pass to Moreno, who channeled is […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

Mark Pope, Kentucky Players Discuss Comeback Win at LSUMark Pope, Denzel Aberdeen and Malachi Moreno met with the media following Kentucky’s buzzer-beater win at LSU. Pope said the final play was actually drawn up to get Otega Oweh a shot inside the three-point area. It ended up going to Moreno and he made it count. Check out their postgame comments: The post Mark Pope, Kentucky Players Discuss Comeback Win at LSU first appeared on Nation of Blu…Jan 15, 2026Read source

Postgame Notes From the Biggest Comeback Win of the Mark Pope EraKentucky overcame an 18-point second half deficit to knock off LSU 75-74 tonight Baton Rouge. Tonight was the biggest comeback win of the Mark Pope era at Kentucky. Check out all the postgame notes from the win: KENTUCKY MEN’S BASKETBALL POSTGAME NOTES PETE MARAVICH ASSEMBLY CENTER | BATON ROUGE, LA JANUARY 14, 2026 ATTENDANCE: 8,671 […] The post Postgame Notes From the Biggest Comeback…Jan 15, 2026Read source

Rick Pitino Gives Thoughts On Kentucky’s Win at LSUFormer Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino had some praise for Mark Pope after tonight’s win at LSU. “Awesome play Cap (Captain Mark Pope), incredible shot,” Pitino said on X. “And to my Camelot friends, there was a big man on the ball lol.” Of course, Pitino’s second statement is a reference to Christian Laettner’s shot […] The post Rick Pitino Gives Th…Jan 15, 2026Read source

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MBB: Kentucky 75, LSU 74Jan 15, 2026Read source

Ole Miss Upsets Georgia With Another SEC Buzzer-BeaterKentucky wasn’t the only team to get a buzzer-beater win in the Southeastern Conference tonight. Ole Miss upset Georgia in Athens with a buzzer-beater in overtime. Check out the game-winner: ANOTHER BUZZER-BEATER IN THE SEC OMG OLE MISS KNOCKS OFF NO. 21 GEORGIA pic.twitter.com/JEYfJaodSJ — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) January 15, 2026 By the way, […] The post Ole Miss U…Jan 15, 2026Read source

Highlights, MVP and Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s miracle finish at LSUThat shot may have saved the season. Malachi Moreno is becoming a star, and someone Kentucky Basketball can go to in crunch time. Moreno’s buzzer-beater on a long inbounds pass from Collin Chandler gave Kentucky a 75-74 win, after being down by as many as 18 points. Kentucky scored 53 points in the second half […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

Malachi Moreno Drains a Buzzer-Beater to Beat LSUIt looked like Kentucky’s comeback from 18 points down was going to come up just short in Baton Rouge. Then, Mark Pope and his staff drew up a last ditch effort that was executed perfectly by Collin Chandler and Malachi Moreno. Chandler threw it 75-feet to Moreno who turned and knocked down the game-winning shot […] The post Malachi Moreno Drains a Buzzer-Beater to Beat LSU first appea…Jan 15, 2026Read source

Kentucky and Malachi Moreno stun LSU 75-74 at the buzzer: 5 things to know and postgame cheersKentucky Basketball traveled to Baton Rouge looking to carry over some much-needed momentum after a blowout win against Mississippi State on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the idea of the Cats turning any type of figurative corner quickly disappeared. If you sat down on Wednesday night, excited to watch some quality SEC hoops, you most certainly didn’t […]Jan 15, 2026Read source

NCAA Makes Promising Changes to Basketball Transfer PortalBelieve it or not, the NCAA has actually made some good changes to the NCAA Transfer Portal for men’s and women’s basketball. The major changes include shortening the portal window from 30 to 15 days and moving the opening of the portal until after each league’s national championship game. The new rules also cover coaching […] The post NCAA Makes Promising Changes to Basket…Jan 15, 2026Read source

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