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 […]
Mark Pope Reshaping Kentucky’s Identity by Blending Tradition with a Modern Roster-Building Approach
Mark Pope Reshaping Kentucky’s Identity by Blending Tradition with a Modern Roster-Building Approach When Mark Pope accepted the heacoaching job at the University of Kentucky, he didn’t just inherit a basketball program — he took on one of the most iconic brands in college sports. With that responsibility came immense expectations: winning at the highest […]
Kam Williams explains why he committed to Kentucky early in transfer window.
Kam Williams Explains Early Commitment to Kentucky in Transfer Window In an era where many athletes wait until late in the transfer cycle to make their decisions, Kam Williams did the opposite — and he has no regrets. The dynamic guard, who recently announced his transfer to the University of Kentucky, opened up about why […]
🚨🚨🚨 2027 Star 6’0 G Sydney Savoury recently on a visit to Kentucky and Coach Kenny Brooks. #BBN #WBB #SEC Michigan 2024-25 Gatorade Player Of The Year. History, the first Sophomore to win this award in the State of Michigan! Show her some BBN love 💙🏀 @topfans
2027 Star Guard Sydney Savoury Visits Kentucky, Impresses Coach Kenny Brooks and Big Blue Nation The future of Kentucky Women’s Basketball may have just stepped through the doors of Memorial Coliseum. Sydney Savoury, a rising star in the Class of 2027, recently made an unofficial visit to the University of Kentucky, where she met with […]
Kahlil Whitney’s top priority back in Lexington with La Familia: making things right with Big Blue Nation
Kahlil Whitney Returns to Lexington with One Goal: Making Things Right with Big Blue Nation Former Kentucky Wildcat Kahlil Whitney is back in Lexington—and this time, he’s got unfinished business. Once a highly-touted five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American, Whitney’s first stint in Kentucky blue was short-lived. Now, as he returns to campus for “La Familia” […]
“I was really blessed to play at a school like Kentucky that has the best fans in the United States.” We love you too, Lance Ware.
Lance Ware Reflects on His Time at Kentucky, Praises Big Blue Nation In a heartfelt statement that quickly resonated across Big Blue Nation, former Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware shared his gratitude for his time in Lexington, calling it a blessing to have played at one of the most storied programs in college basketball. “I […]