Transfer portal additions give Mark Pope’s second UK basketball team defensive upside Kentucky gained several elite defenders this offseason via the transfer portal.

When Mark Pope built his first Kentucky basketball team last offseason, he leaned on some defense-first additions from the transfer portal.

That pattern took shape again this offseason, and UK's 2025-26 roster now boasts defensive upside: ⬇️
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Non conference home games dump ⬇️

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NCAA Tournament bid also triggers a one-year automatic contract extension for Nick Mingione. He's now signed through 2030 season.

2025 NBA Mock Draft roundup for Otega Oweh - NBA As the 2025 NBA Draft inches closer, Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh faces a tough decision: stay in the draft or return to Lexington for another season

2025 NBA Mock Draft roundup for Otega Oweh

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As the 2025 NBA Draft inches closer, Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh faces a tough decision: stay in…

New playoff career high for the MVP ⚡️

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Talent is a defining feature for Kentucky basketball’s 2025 newcomers The Wildcats are projected to have one of the best groups of both incoming freshmen and transfers for the 2025-26 season.

Kentucky men's basketball projects to have one of the best incoming groups of both freshmen and transfers next season.

Here's how this influx of talent also fits with Mark Pope's goal of long-term roster continuity ⬇️
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Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Ray Mills.

A position-by-position look at UK football’s roster after final transfer additions UK football’s 2025 roster looks set. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown.

UK has confirmed the addition of seven spring transfers this afternoon. For the first time, they've also confirmed the signing of late 2025 HS commitment Jason Ekperuoh.

That actually puts them at 86 scholarships for the fall, by my count, one over SEC limit. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...

Koby Brea wears his love for Kentucky on his sleeve, even at the NBA Combine Former Kentucky basketball player Koby Brea sat down with the Herald-Leader at the NBA Combine to talk about what being a Wildcat meant to him.

Koby Brea had a lot to say about Kentucky at the NBA Combine — how much he loved playing for the Cats, and how much it helped put him in a position to be drafted.

And remember his declaration about not giving up his UK jersey? He gave an update on that, too.

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Our hearts go out to those affected by the storms throughout Kentucky.

This incoming UK basketball transfer offers the most potential for the Wildcats Among Kentucky’s six incoming transfers for next season, former Arizona State big man Jayden Quaintance stands out.

Once again, Mark Pope has assembled a strong transfer portal class at Kentucky.

But one player stands out above the rest for the potential — especially on defense — that he could offer.

“He’s got all the tools to just be an absolute physical menace." ⬇️
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Could listen to Coach Mark Pope talk about how great this place is all day long 😸

Schedule update: We will be facing off against St. John's in the CBS Sports Classic on Dec. 20 in Catlanta 😼

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Otega Oweh and Koby Brea have both received an invitation to participate in the NBA Draft Combine.

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Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is at the 2025 Kentucky Derby For the second straight year, UK basketball coach Mark Pope is at the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is at the 2025 Kentucky Derby ⬇️
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With a last-minute entry, Kenny McPeek is back in the Kentucky Derby After winning the Kentucky Oaks/Kentucky Derby double last year, trainer Kenny McPeek is back in the Derby, this time with a long shot.

It looked like 2024 Kentucky Derby winning trainer Kenny McPeek might not have a horse in the 2025 Derby. Then Saturday happened. #KyDerby www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

Bob Baffert is back. What are people saying about his Kentucky Derby return? Rival trainers and horse racing insiders talk about what the return of Bob Baffert means for the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby.

What does his return mean for the annual horse racing showcase?

I spoke with rival trainers and others in the horse racing industry to gauge their thoughts on Baffert’s return to the Derby. ⬇️
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Former Kentucky and current Buffalo Bills teammates Ray Davis and Maxwell Hairston. Max is holding a Bills Ray Davis jersey.

Buffalo Bills draft graphic featuring Max Hairston and the quote "tell Ray Davis I'm moving in!"

Max Hairston, reunited with Ray Davis in Buffalo #BBN

Why have Secretariat’s records never been broken? It’s simple and complicated. Records are routinely broken in other sports, but Secretariat’s record-breaking times in the 1973 Triple Crown have never been matched.

Why have Secretariat's records from the 1973 Triple Crown never been broken. It's simple -- Secretariat was a freak -- but also complicated. #KyDerby #TripleCrown www.kentucky.com/sports/horse...