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Kentucky coach Mark Pope exemplifies everything a college basketball coach should be

When Mark Pope was hired to be the next basketball coach of the Kentucky basketball program many questioned if he was ready for the job. All of Big Blue Nation

SB Nation on MSN · 1h

Monday Headlines: Kentucky in the College Basketball Rankings

The Kentucky Wildcats played two games last week, and both were a bit too close for comfort. While the Wildcats managed to win both games against Colgate and Louisville, they managed to trail at one point in the second half against Colgate and gave up a season-high 85 points (in regulation) to Louisville.

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College basketball rankings: Kentucky vs. Gonzaga headlines as top-10 showdown takes center stage

There is only one top-10 matchup on Saturday's schedule -- a non-league showdown in Seattle between two big brands. On one side, Kentucky. On the other, Gonzaga. Tip is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. It's a game that's providing a Q1 opportunity for both programs.

Tennessee holds No. 1 spot, Kentucky moves past Duke

The New York Times · 2h

AP men’s basketball Top 25: Tennessee holds No. 1 spot, Kentucky moves past Duke

Tennessee is coming off a 2-0 week after defeating Miami on Tuesday. Kentucky jumped Duke one spot after defeating Louisville

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Auburn closes gap on top-ranked Tennessee; SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25

Tennessee held onto the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the second consecutive week, though No. 2 Auburn closed the gap as the top five remained unchanged.

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No. 2 Auburn closes the gap on No. 1 Tennessee as the SEC holds 5 of top 7 spots in AP Top 25

Tennessee held onto No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the second consecutive week, though No. 2 Auburn closed the gap as the top five remained unchanged in the men's college basketball poll Monday. The Volunteers received 50 first-place votes from the national media panel after wins over Miami and Illinois pushed coach Rick Barnes' program to 10-0 for

Louisville, Lamont Butler and Kentucky

USA Today · 1d

Lamont Butler lifts Kentucky basketball to win over Louisville in rivalry showdown at Rupp

Lamont Butler had a career day at Rupp Arena on Saturday as he powered Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats to a win over Louisville basketball in Lexington.

NBC Sports · 1d

Lamont Butler scores career-high 33 points to help No. 5 Kentucky beat rival Louisville 93-85

Lamont Butler returned from a two-game absence to shoot perfect from the field for a career-high 33 points, including six 3-pointers, and No. 5 Kentucky held off rival Louisville 93-85 on Saturday for Bluegrass supremacy.

ESPN · 1d

Highlight: Butler's perfect shooting powers No. 5 Kentucky past Louisville

Lamont Butler drains all 10 of his shots from the floor, including six from behind the arc, on the way to a career-high 33 points and a 93-85 Wildcats win over the Cardinals.

Duke Basketball Recruiting: Boozer Twins Set to Battle Kentucky Signee

Two years ago, Cooper Flagg powered Montverde Academy (Fla.) to the title. And last December, now-fellow Blue Devil rookie ...

College basketball rankings: Kentucky holds firm at No. 5 as Mark Pope continues to impress in first season

Nobody has ever won anything that really matters in December of a college basketball season. It's still early. We have a long ...

Kentucky vs Louisville basketball new era: Mark Pope, Pat Kelsey fueling excitement early

Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats won the first meeting over Pat Kelsey’s Louisville Cardinals, but both college basketball ...

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Where Kentucky women’s basketball stands in the national rankings after its rout of Purdue

Another iteration of the Associated Press women’s basketball top 25, another week of no movement for Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats. For the second week in a row, the Wildcats (9-1) ...

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How does Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope's 2025 recruiting class stack up nationally?

Mark Pope hit the ground running building Kentucky's 2025 recruiting class. How does the incoming haul compare with the rest of the nation's best?

Kentucky Basketball Accused Of Dirty Play After Head Punch And Foot Stomp Ignites Rivalry Brawl

Kentucky battled to a gritty win over Louisville during Saturday's college basketball rivalry game on its home floor. However ...

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Kentucky vs. Colgate odds, prediction: 2024 college basketball picks, Dec. 11 best bets by expert on 21-7 roll

SportsLine expert Matt Severance revealed his college basketball predictions for the Colgate Raiders vs. Kentucky Wildcats on ...

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Kentucky’s win over Louisville impresses voters. Cats jump Duke in new Top 25 rankings.

A closer look at the latest Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball rankings after another two-win week for the ...

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