Maddyn Greenway, Five‑Star Kentucky Commit, Helps Team USA Secure Gold Over Australia BRNO, Czech Republic — Maddyn Greenway, a five‑star 2026 recruit bound for Kentucky, stood triumphant after Team USA downed Australia 88‑76 on Sunday to clinch the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup gold medal. Greenway, a Top‑10 prospect, played a key part in the […]
P @aidanlaros has been named to the Media Preseason All-SEC Third Team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 18, 2025) —** Kentucky Wildcats senior punter **Aidan Laros** has been honored with a spot on the **Media Preseason All‑SEC Third Team**, announced Friday by the Southeastern Conference. The lone Wildcat recognized on the media’s preseason unit, Laros stands apart among a select group across offense, defense and special teams ([Southeastern Conference][1]). The […]
2027 Cincinnati OL: “Kentucky is definitely in my top couple of schools”
CINCINNATI, July 19, 2025 — A rising offensive line prospect from Cincinnati has Kentucky re-emerging as a major contender in his recruitment. The Class of 2027 lineman, who attends the esteemed Moeller High School, recently told media that “Kentucky is definitely in my top couple of schools,” signaling potential alignment with the Wildcats’ renewed emphasis […]
Otega Oweh says Kentucky is ready to “put on a show” every time they step on the floor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2025) – Kentucky’s new-look Wildcats are coming off another headline-grabbing summer, and it’s their star guard, Otega Oweh, who is setting the tone early. In a recent “Back in Blue” interview alongside DeAndre Liggins, the sharpshooting two-way wing sent a clear message: this team isn’t just here to compete—they’re here to […]
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La Familia’s TBT opener was a blowout. And a couple of ex-Cats found redemption Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky
La Familia Overwhelms Stroh’s Squad 105–52 in TBT Opener; Ex‑Cats Seize Redemption Kentucky alumni team La Familia made a resounding statement in The Basketball Tournament’s Lexington regional first round, dismantling Stroh’s Squad 105–52 on Friday night at Memorial Coliseum. Bolstered by a roster stacked with former Wildcats, La Familia stormed out to a 24–11 first-quarter lead and never […]
Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Academic Excellence Award
Men’s Basketball Earns Prestigious NABC Academic Excellence Award *Kansas City, Mo., July 17, 2025* – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has officially recognized the academic excellence of collegiate men’s basketball programs and players by unveiling the recipients of its 2024–25 Team Academic Excellence Awards and Honors Court today. The **Team Academic Excellence Award** […]
Jon Rothstein says Jayden Quaintance is a National Defensive Player of the Year candidate
### Kentucky’s Defensive Anchor in the Making: Jayden Quaintance Named National Defensive Player of the Year Candidate by Jon Rothstein 🛡️ **LEXINGTON, Ky. –** College basketball analyst **Jon Rothstein** recently declared that **Jayden Quaintance**, Kentucky’s 6‑foot‑9 power forward, is a legitimate contender for National Defensive Player of the Year—provided he remains healthy for the 2025–26 season. […]
Five-star forward Miikka Muurinen cuts his final list down to seven, includes Kentucky
Miikka Muurinen Names Top‑7 Schools, Kentucky Still In Play in National Race Finnish five‑star power forward **Miikka Muurinen** has finalized his list of finalists, trimming a long list of suitors down to just seven programs — including perennial powerhouse **Kentucky**. Muurinen is widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, ranked as […]
Mark Pope was on the road recruiting four days straight, then traveled to Vegas to support the former Cats in Summer League 😻💙
Mark Pope’s Marathon Week: Four Days of Recruiting Followed by Summer League Support in Vegas In the ever-demanding world of college basketball, few head coaches are matching the relentless energy of Kentucky’s Mark Pope. Over the past week, Pope embodied the spirit of Big Blue Nation—hitting the recruiting trail hard for four straight days before […]