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Feb 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) and forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrate with fans after winning against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope reveals the message to his Kentucky team before Tennessee game

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 8, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) celebrates after making a three against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Collin Chandler comes up clutch as Kentucky defeats Tennessee 74-71

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 7, 2026

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr (5) drives against Kentucky guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 85-77. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Calipari Must Avoid Falling to Same Fate as Arkansas Football Team

Kent Smith

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Feb 7, 2026

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) yells in celebration after winning against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

How to Watch, Keys to Victory: Kentucky basketball vs. Tennessee in Rupp Arena

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 7, 2026

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Former Kentucky basketball player and new Kentucky head coach Mark Pope, left, called athletic director Mitch Barnhart back to the stage so he could have a portrait with his actual game jersey as opposed to the random jersey Barnhart chose during his announcement at Rupp Arena in Lexington Ky. on April 14, 2024.

Mark Pope says the iconic denim jerseys are a 'special connection' for BBN

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 7, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) fives a teammate during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Injury Report: Kentucky basketball vs #25 Tennessee

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 6, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a NCAA basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

This powerful quote from Mark Pope shows how Kentucky has dealt with adversity this season

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) moves the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

One key to victory will prove pivotal for Kentucky to beat Tennessee

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 24, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Devin Booker (1) drives around South Carolina Gamecocks guard Tyrone Johnson (4) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

A former Kentucky Wildcat is releasing a denim inspired signature shoe on Saturday

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 6, 2026

Florida Gators coach Todd Golden and Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calipari talk before the game at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

SEC Job Ranking Brought Surprises; Where Arkansas Razorbacks, Others Should Rank

Jacob Davis

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Feb 6, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrija Jelavic (4) fives guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Jason Hart talks about Andrija Jelavic's progression as a Kentucky Wildcat

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 6, 2026

Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes talk after the game for the Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will lose to the Tennessee Volunteers

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 6, 2026

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope after winning a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., on Jan. 17, 2026.

ESPN predicts winner of Kentucky vs. #25 Tennessee in season's second matchup

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 6, 2026

The Nike Book 2 "Must Be The Denim" colorway.

Kentucky Unveils Nike Book 2 "Must Be the Denim" Colorway

Pat Benson

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Feb 5, 2026

KU Target Tyran Stokes Scores 63 on Senior Night; Decision Nearing?

Dillon Davis

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'kobi Gillespie (0) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) go for a loose ball during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will beat the Tennessee Volunteers

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts after forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) makes a basket and gets fouled during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Brandon Garrison says this Kentucky team is 'gonna get real scary'

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 5, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts during the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

This Collin Chandler stat will shock Kentucky basketball fans

Andrew Stefaniak

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Feb 5, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrates a three point basket against the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Oklahoma head coach had high praise for a pair of Wildcats

Wyatt Huff

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Feb 5, 2026

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