22-14 Season Record
A disastrous second half and 20 turnovers doomed the Kentucky Wildcats, as they fell 82-63 to the Iowa State Cyclones. Tamin Lipsey's 26-point, 10-assist double-double powered a...
Highly-ranked point guard Rob Wright III has decided to return to BYU rather than transfer to Kentucky, a major miss for the Wildcats as they look to reshape their roster this offseason.
Kentucky is bringing in combo guard Alex Wilkins from Furman and point guard Cruz Davis from Hofstra for campus visits as they look to add to their backcourt for next season.
Highly sought-after transfer guard Rob Wright III chose to return to BYU instead of joining Kentucky's roster. Kentucky had targeted Wright as a potential lead playmaker, but he ultimately decided to stay with the Cougars for his junior season.
Kentucky was targeting BYU star guard Rob Wright III as a top transfer portal option, but Wright has decided to return to BYU for his junior season. This is a setback for the Wildcats, who now must pivot to find another high-level guard to pair with their roster.
6-11 forward Sebastian Rancik, a Colorado transfer, has cancelled a visit with Indiana and will instead visit Kentucky. Rancik saw significant improvement in his sophomore season, averaging over 12 points and 5.6 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from the field and 33% from 3-point range.
Kentucky is dealing with uncertainty in the transfer portal, as they've yet to land any major commitments despite several high-profile visits. Coach Mark Pope must land a couple big fish like Rob Wright and Zoom Diallo to quell growing concerns among the fanbase.
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman, a top transfer recruit, is visiting Kentucky. However, UConn is expected to be the favorite to land him after he visits their campus later this week.
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance, who has battled injuries, has announced he will enter the 2026 NBA Draft, ending his college career with the Wildcats.
Kentucky failed to secure commitments from highly-ranked recruits Tyran Stokes and Rob Wright after their campus visits. The Wildcats are now facing uncertainty with their 2023-24 roster.
Kentucky women's basketball had a historic night in the 2026 WNBA Draft, with a program-record four players selected, including Teonni Key as part of the new Toronto Tempo expansion franchise. The senior class that led the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 this past season proved the program is operating at an elite level under coach Kenny Brooks.
The Kentucky women's basketball team made history in the 2026 WNBA Draft, with a record-setting four players selected, including Teonni Key going to the expansion Toronto Tempo. This caps off a successful season that saw the Wildcats reach the Sweet 16.
Washington transfer Zoom Diallo visited Kentucky recently, but Arizona was seen as the biggest threat to land him. However, Arizona has now landed commitments from two point guards, which could impact their recruitment of Diallo and potentially open the door for Kentucky to secure his commitment.
Kentucky is pursuing Hofstra transfer Cruz Davis, a 6-3 point guard who averaged 20.1 points and 4.7 assists last season. Davis has also heard from several other major programs including Kansas, Florida, and Louisville. Kentucky is in need of a point guard after injuries impacted their play this past year.
Kentucky is pursuing San Diego State center Magoon Gwath, who is planning to visit Lexington this week. The 7-foot, 210-pound big man could provide depth and rim protection for the Wildcats' frontcourt.
Florida
84 - 77
Kentucky
LSU
82 - 87
Kentucky
Kentucky
78 - 72
Missouri
Kentucky
63 - 71
Florida
Kentucky
63 - 82
Iowa State Cyclones
Kentucky
85 - 96
Texas A&M
Kentucky
72 - 63
South Carolina
Vanderbilt
77 - 91
Kentucky
Ole Miss
63 - 72
Kentucky
Kentucky overcame a 17-point deficit to defeat #24 Tennessee 80-78 in a thrilling SEC showdown. Denzel Aberdeen led the Wildcats' comeback with 22 points while Ja'Kobi Gillespie paced Tennessee with 24 points and 8 assists in the losing effort. The victory moves Kentucky to 4-2 in SEC play while dealing the Volunteers a costly home loss. - Stacy Stanfield
