Miami (OH) transfer Reece Potter didn’t know what to expect when he entered the portal in late March — but he certainly didn’t expect things to unfold the way they did in April, then early May. His phone wouldn’t stop ringing, hearing from programs and coaches he never would have imagined would be prioritizing him after two seasons in the MAC. Among them? North Carolina, … [Read more...] about Reece Potter knew he would commit the second Kentucky called: “It’s a dream come true.”
Former Kentucky WBB guard Tanah Becker is headed to the Atlantic 10
All three of Kentucky’s transfers have found their next home. Clara Silva is headed to TCU, Saniah Tyler is headed to Missouri, and now, Tanah Becker is headed to George Washington. The 6-foot-1 guard recently announced her commitment to the Revolutionaries. After spending her freshman season in Lexington, Becker is set to compete in the Atlantic 10. She was originally … [Read more...] about Former Kentucky WBB guard Tanah Becker is headed to the Atlantic 10
Mark Pope believes you must understand what it means to play at Kentucky to succeed at Kentucky
An old friend used to say this program isn’t for everyone — it just isn’t. Kentucky basketball can chew you up and spit you out faster than the words “Go Big Blue” can come out of your mouth. It’s a pressure cooker that can create gourmet meals with the right ingredients or stuff you wouldn’t feed to your dog if the recipe is a hair off. Will you make it as a Wildcat? Mark Pope … [Read more...] about Mark Pope believes you must understand what it means to play at Kentucky to succeed at Kentucky
Kentucky stunned in 8-7 walk-off loss to No. 9 Vanderbilt
Kentucky fell to No. 9 Vanderbilt 8-7 in brutal walk-off fashion Thursday night in the opening game of its weekend series. With the loss, the ‘Cats fall to 29-21 (13-15) and fail to get to .500 in SEC play for the first time this season. After jumping out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, the ‘Cats led for the entire game until Vanderbilt’s Braden Holcomb belted a two-out, … [Read more...] about Kentucky stunned in 8-7 walk-off loss to No. 9 Vanderbilt
Mark Pope called out Pitino and his tailor ahead of the Kentucky-St. John’s game
Mark Pope took questions for over half an hour on Tuesday, and nobody in the room asked about Kentucky adding St. John’s to its upcoming basketball schedule. The CBS Sports Classic recently announced that Pope will face his old coach, Rick Pitino, in 2025, as Pitino’s Johnnies replace UCLA in the annual December showcase. Yet, no curiosity in the matchup from the crowd at … [Read more...] about Mark Pope called out Pitino and his tailor ahead of the Kentucky-St. John’s game