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Kentucky vs. LSU game thread and pregame readingThe Kentucky Wildcats will travel to Baton Rouge to take on the LSU Tigers on Wednesday night. Game time is set for 7:00 PM ET on the SEC Network. Kentucky is a 4.5-point favorite via FanDuel Sportsbook. The Cats are now 10-6 on the season after a rough start to SEC play. The Cats looked […]Jan 14, 2026Read source

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Matt McMahon Could Be Coaching for His Job at LSUSome recent comments by LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry make it seem like head coach Matt McMahon is coaching for his job the rest of this season. Ausberry said he’s going to support McMahon, but made it clear that LSU needs to compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. “If he doesn’t make it […] The post Matt McMahon Could Be Coaching for His Job at LSU first appeared on Na…Jan 14, 2026Read source

Joe Lunardi Has Kentucky on the Bubble in Early BracketologyThere’s still a long ways to go, but Kentucky is already on the NCAA Tournament bubble according to Joe Lunardi. Lunardi has the Cats listed in his “Last Four Byes” category in his updated Bracketology. That translates to being in the final eight teams that get in. In other words, Kentucky needs some wins. pic.twitter.com/6tApy3YJTL […] The post Joe Lunardi Has Kentucky on …Jan 14, 2026Read source

LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon Previews Tonight’s Game Against KentuckyLSU head coach Matt McMahon met with the media on Tuesday to preview tonight’s game against Kentucky. McMahon gave an update on star guard Dedan Thomas, who is officially listed as doubtful for the game. Thomas is averaging 16.2 points and 7.1 assists per game for the Tigers. Check out his comments: The post LSU Head Coach Matt McMahon Previews Tonight’s Game Against Kentucky first appeared …Jan 14, 2026Read source

Wednesday Headlines: LSU GamedayGood morning, BBN! We finally have some positive momentum heading into a Kentucky Basketball game. The Cats looked like they may have found a working system in the second half of the Mississippi State Game. Really, they snapped into it being down 16-6 to start that game. One of the main reasons: Malachi Moreno. He […]Jan 14, 2026Read source

While fans panic over freshman mistakes, Mark Pope insists Jasper Johnson is on the riseIf you look at the box scores, you might see a freshman trying to find his way. If you listen to Mark Pope, you hear a coach who sees the light bulb turning on. With Jaland Lowe sidelined, the keys to the “Ferrari” have been handed to Jasper Johnson, Denzel Aberdeen, and Collin Chandler. And […]Jan 14, 2026Read source

Players to watch, keys to the game vs. LSUWe’re going to learn about this Kentucky Basketball team and the caliber of a team they can be. With Jaland Lowe set to miss the remainder of the season with shoulder surgery, this is largely the team Kentucky will have for the remaining 15 games in the regular season and Postseason (Jayden Quaintance’s status remains […]Jan 14, 2026Read source

Mark Pope suggests Jayden Quaintance is fine and not shutting it downKentucky Basketball fans are suffering from injury PTSD right now. The Cats can’t seem to catch a break for the last 3 or 4 years. One guy goes down and then another. Before the Mississippi State game, news broke that Jayden Quaintance was out with knee swelling, a terrifying phrase for a player recovering from […]Jan 14, 2026Read source

Ugonna Onyenso and Virginia Knocked Off Louisville TonightFormer Kentucky center Ugonna Onyenso and the Virginia Cavaliers knocked off Louisville 79-70 at the Yum! Center tonight. Onyenso contributed 3 points, 3 rebounds and 3 blocked shots for the Cavaliers. He is averaging 6.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocked shots per game this season. Pat Kelsey’s Cardinals are really struggling without Mikel Brown […] The post Ugonna Onyenso and Virg…Jan 14, 2026Read source

Kentucky Fan Makes Song to Encourage BBN to Have Faith in Mark Pope

Kentucky Fan Makes Song to Encourage BBN to Have Faith in Mark PopeA Kentucky fan made a song to encourage other fans to have some faith in Mark Pope. You can give it a listen here. How did he do? This #Kentucky fan made a song to encourage fans to have some faith in Mark Pope. Give it a listen and sing along.https://t.co/HbSWXvDlJJ pic.twitter.com/KxUv5uSiWZ — Message Board […] The post Kentucky Fan Makes Song to Encourage BBN to Have Faith in Mark P…Jan 14, 2026Read source

Anthony Davis Will Not Require Surgery, Out Six WeeksDallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis will not require surgery on his injured left hand, but he is expected to be out at least six weeks. Earlier today, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Davis would undergo surgery and likely miss the remainder of the season. Davis refuted the report on social media. Yall better stop […] The post Anthony Davis Will Not Require Surgery, Out Six Weeks first a…Jan 14, 2026Read source

Defensive Lineman Tavion Gadson Announces Return to KentuckySophomore defensive lineman Tavion Gadson announced today that he is returning to Kentucky for the 2026 season. Gadson was in on 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Cats this season. Here is Gadson’s post from Instagram: The post Defensive Lineman Tavion Gadson Announces Return to Kentucky first appeared on Nation of Blue .Jan 14, 2026Read source

Jayden Quaintance is Out for Kentucky at LSUKentucky big man Jayden Quaintance is officially listed as out for tomorrow night’s game at LSU. There is a report from Jack Pilgrim (subscription required) of Kentucky Sports Radio that Mark Pope is going to insert Andrija Jelavic and Kam Williams into the starting lineup. Here’s a look at the SEC Availability Report for tomorrow […] The post Jayden Quaintance is Out for Kentuck…Jan 14, 2026Read source

Former Kentucky Recruit Acaden Lewis Praises Villanova Teammate Devin AskewBelow is a pretty wild clip (for BBN) of former Kentucky recruit Acaden Lewis praising former Kentucky point guard Devin Askew during an interview with former Kentucky All-American Jamal Mashburn. As crazy as it seems, Askew is STILL playing college basketball at Villanova, where is mentoring the freshman Lewis. Askew, who started his college career […] The post Former Kentucky Recruit Acade…Jan 13, 2026Read source

Tubby Smith Named a Recipient of 2026 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball AwardFormer Kentucky head coach Tubby Smith has been named a recipient of a 2026 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Award. Here is a press release about the honor from UK Athletics: ATLANTA – Kentucky Athletics Hall of Famer, Tubby Smith, has been named a recipient of the 2026 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Award, honoring […] The post Tubby Smith Named a Recipient of …Jan 13, 2026Read source

SEC Mike Ranks Will Stein Dead Last in SEC Coach RankingsSEC Mike of That SEC Podcast has put out his Southeastern Conference Football Head Coach Rankings. Unfortunately, SEC Mike has new Kentucky head coach Will Stein ranked dead last (No. 16). Georgia’s Kirby Smart is No. 1 on the list. I can probably agree with that. LSU’s Lane Kiffin is No. 2, which is debatable. […] The post SEC Mike Ranks Will Stein Dead Last in SEC Coach Ranking…Jan 13, 2026Read source

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