As expected, Kentucky basketball remained in the top 10 in most of the new college basketball rankings. The AP Top 25 Poll has Kentucky at No. 5, somehow behind the Duke Blue Devils. Tennessee is the new No. 1, followed by Auburn and Iowa State. Check out why it’s so important that Kentucky was in...
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College basketball rankings: Kentucky vs. Gonzaga headlines as top-10 showdown takes center stage
Getty Images There is only one top-10 matchup on Saturday’s schedule — a non-league showdown in Seattle between two big brands. On one side, Kentucky. On the other, Gonzaga. Tip is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. The game is providing a Q1 opportunity for both programs. Making it even more compelling is the fact that...
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Kentucky Wildcats – News, Schedule, Scores, Roster, and Stats – The Athletic
Five-star guard Jasper Johnson commits to Kentucky basketball: What it means for Wildcats Five-star guard Jasper Johnson — the No. 12 player in the 2025 class — has committed to Kentucky, giving Mark Pope his first five-star commit as the Wildcats’ coach. Johnson picked UK over North Carolina and Alabama. In some ways, Johnson committing...
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Where is Kentucky basketball in updated AP Top 25, new USA TODAY Coaches Poll?
Kentucky basketball has yet to lose a game this season, but it faces some good tests this week. The Wildcats are scheduled to visit Clemson at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday for the SEC/ACC Challenge and travel to Seattle to play Gonzaga at 10 p.m. Saturday. Mark Pope’s team is ranked sixth in the latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll....
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CBS Sports releases new Top 25 and 1 college basketball rankings after Kentucky upset of Duke
CBS Sports has released a new Top 25 and 1, updating their college basketball rankings after Kentucky upset Duke on Tuesday night. The Wildcats defeated the Blue Devils by five at the State Farm Arena during the State Farm Champions Classic. Despite Cooper Flagg putting up 26 points, Andrew Carr’s 17 was enough to help...
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SLB continues UK basketball’s long-standing Molten relationship – Sportcal
Molten was also the game ball provider for the now-defunct British Basketball League. (Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images) Molten, the Japanese sports equipment manufacturer, has struck a multi-year deal with the UK’s top-tier Super League Basketball (SLB) competition. The tie-up extends Molten’s relationship with premier UK basketball – its last deal with the now-defunct British Basketball League (BBL)...
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The top basketball recruits with offers from Kentucky and the latest predictions on where they’ll land
The Kentucky Wildcats are set to tip off their 2024-25 season soon as Mark Pope and his staff look to make some noise in their first season in Lexington. Despite the play on the court, the staff has started to gain some traction on the recruiting trail and could be looking at making a few...
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Jaxson Robinson ranked as one of college basketball’s best players for 2024-25
Jaxson Robinson led Kentucky in scoring during Wednesday night’s dominant 123-52 exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan. The fifth-year guard finished with 19 points on 7-12 shooting, including a 5-9 clip from long range in just 22 minutes of run. At least through one easy preseason game, Robinson looked every bit like the guy fans expected...
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Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats make AP preseason top 25 women’s basketball poll
Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz discusses upcoming season Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz says he’s excited about the upcoming season with his offseason additions to the team. Sam Upshaw Jr. A youthful Louisville women’s basketball team will begin the season ranked 17th while Kentucky’s first season under Kenny Brooks begins with a No....
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Kentucky basketball to begin season at No. 23 in Associated Press Top 25
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Mark Pope tenure will begin with the Kentucky men’s basketball program in familiar territory. The Wildcats will enter the 2024-25 season ranked in the Associated Press Top 25, coming in at No. 23. This is the 57th time in program history that the Wildcats are among the top-rated teams to open...
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Kentucky narrowly cracks first college basketball AP Top 25 Poll
The 2024-25 college basketball season is here, and with it comes the first official ranking of the new season. First up is the AP Top 25 Poll, which debuted on Monday. The Kentucky Wildcats are ranked No. 23 entering Year 1 of the Mark Pope era. While not the normal top-10ish ranking we became accustomed...
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DAZN secures rights to Super League Basketball
DAZN has secured exclusive broadcast rights for the new Super League Basketball (SLB) tournament. All games will be aired for free to audiences worldwide. The season begins on Friday 27 September, with the agreement granting DAZN comprehensive rights to broadcast the men’s competition globally, including in the UK. DAZN will create a dedicated section for...