Despite ESPN’s analytics, the Wildcats have a strong case for victory. Their previous wins, superior shooting, and the return of key players make them more formidable than the 36.9% probability suggests. Kentucky will look to prove both ESPN and Vegas wrong by completing the season sweep of Tennessee and securing a spot in the Elite Eight.

The Kentucky Wildcats took down the Troy Trojans on Friday night, which was the first NCAA Tournament win in Mark Pope's young coaching career. The Wildcats won this game 76-57 behind a massive performance from Otega Oweh,

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats received their NCAA Tournament draw on Sunday evening, and it was quite favorable. Pope has never won a game as a head coach

UK basketball is still playing in this season’s NCAA Tournament, but the Wildcats already have a transfer portal commitment for next season’s team.

The transfer portal is open, and the Kentucky Wildcats are sure to add some players. Here's a tracker for who they are targeting.

The Kentucky Wildcats’ 2024-25 season came to a disappointing end in the Sweet 16, falling to SEC rival Tennessee, 78-65, at Lucas Oil Stadium. In Mark Pope’s first year at the helm, the Wildcats showed promise but ultimately fell short of their championship aspirations.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope's palpable anguish following the Wildcats' Sweet 16 exit to Tennessee speaks to his devotion to the university and program.

In just one year at the helm, Mark Pope has already made a lasting impact on the Kentucky basketball program. While the Wildcats’ season still ended in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, Pope’s impact was felt by every member of the team.