25-11 Season Record
Kentucky
54
The Texas Longhorns secured a commanding 76-54 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, fueled by a massive first-quarter run and superior offensive efficiency. Madison Booker and Jo...
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.
Furman transfer Alex Wilkins, a talented 6-5 point guard who had a strong freshman season, is planning to visit Kentucky as the Wildcats look to rebuild their roster with multiple point guard options.
Colgate transfer Jalen Cox, a standout point guard who earned first-team All-Patriot League honors last season, is set to visit Kentucky Basketball as the Wildcats evaluate backcourt options in the transfer portal.
Kentucky is hosting Syracuse transfer forward Donnie Freeman, a 6-9 player who averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season. As one of the top players in the transfer portal, Freeman's visit to Lexington has generated buzz, with a Kentucky fraternity even hanging banners to try and recruit him.
Kentucky basketball is experiencing significant roster turnover as players enter the transfer portal. Several Wildcats have found new homes, while the team is hosting visits from several transfer targets to rebuild the roster.
Kentucky
54 - 76
Texas
Kentucky
74 - 73
West Virginia Mountaineers
Kentucky
64 - 87
South Carolina
Kentucky
76 - 61
Georgia
Kentucky
93 - 73
Arkansas
Vanderbilt
84 - 83
Kentucky
Kentucky
53 - 64
Texas
Ole Miss
57 - 74
Kentucky
Kentucky
63 - 56
Auburn
South Carolina
60 - 56
Kentucky
Arkansas
64 - 94
Kentucky
Kentucky
79 - 81
Vanderbilt
Texas A&M
55 - 75
Kentucky
Georgia
72 - 67
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