Savvy Swords Dominates Glass in Kentucky Start
The sophomore forward grabbed 20 total rebounds, 16 of them offensive, through Kentucky's first two games of the 2026-27 season.
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November 5, 2026
Kentucky Routs Manhattan in Season OpenerMilan Momcilovic scored 24 points as Kentucky beat Manhattan 85-57 in its first game of the season.
November 3, 2026
Lexington Ranks No. 1 College Basketball MarketNielsen's new fandom index places Lexington ahead of Louisville, with Des Moines/Ames third among markets measured.
November 3, 2026
Kentucky Women Rout Morehead State 85-42Kentucky opened its 2026-27 season with an 85-42 win over Morehead State at Memorial Coliseum.
November 2, 2026
Kentucky Adds Diallo and Kepnang From WashingtonTwo Washington transfers, guard Zoom Diallo and center Franck Kepnang, have joined the Kentucky basketball program.
October 30, 2026
Me'Arah O'Neal Named to Katrina McClain Award Watch ListThe University of Kentucky forward joins 19 other players on the preseason list for the top power forward in the nation.
October 26, 2026
WKYT Wins Five Kentucky Broadcaster AwardsThe Lexington station took home five honors at the annual Kentucky Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting ceremony.
October 24, 2026
Dan Issel Performs Honorary Y at Rupp ArenaThe Kentucky legend led the crowd in a tradition while promoting his new book at the Wildcats exhibition game.
October 23, 2026
Momcilovic and Moreno Preview Kentucky Basketball SeasonThe Kentucky duo discussed team prospects and their upcoming campaign during a radio appearance in Lexington.
October 22, 2026
Kentucky Basketball to Face Texas Tech in ExhibitionThe Wildcats will host No. 19 Texas Tech for a preseason exhibition contest on October 23, 2026.
October 22, 2026
Dan Issel Releases New Kentucky Basketball MemoirThe all-time leading scorer for Kentucky men's basketball shares his life story in a new memoir co-authored by Doug Brunk.
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