Kentucky finished 24-11 during the regular season and 10-8 in the SEC. The Wildcats were led this season by guard Otega Oweh, who averaged 16.3 points per game. He transferred in from Oklahoma and was an early example of how much of an impact transfers would have on the team.

Kentucky head coach Mark Pope will enter his second season at the helm of his alma mater with a more stable foundation, but still facing significant roster turnover. After assembling a completely new team last offseason through the transfer portal,