Kentucky coach Mark Pope was among the first to embrace Illinois star Will Riley after the second-round game. He quickly praised the former Kentucky recruiting ...

NCAA Tournament began with 68 teams earlier this week, and the bracket has now been reduced to the Sweet 16. With regional ...

The Kentucky Wildcats took care of business on Sunday, defeating Illinois 84–75 in the round of 32 to secure their place in the Sweet 16.

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats took on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Round of 32 and, despite being an underdog, found a way to win this game 84-75.

Koby Brea matched a career high with 23 points and Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA ...

Bring it on, says Mark Pope. Bring all the pressure. Bring all the critics. Bring all the controversies. Bring all the tough times and the tough matchups and the tough situations that are all part of ...

Given a pair of notable results Saturday, Sunday became a must-win for Kentucky coach Mark Pope. His players delivered him to ...

A school long associated with freshman guards, the Wildcats are going to the Sweet 16 because of their “old is gold” backcourt.

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and his team made Sweet 16 history after defeating Illinois on Sunday.

Pope and the Wildcats were ready for every punch the Illini threw. And make no mistake, this win won’t do anything to quiet the persistent din of Big Blue Nation that wanted a bigger name. The 2024-25 ...

The Kentucky Wildcats haven’t been to the Sweet 16 since 2019. What’s to stop them from making it to the Elite Eight?

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope's team might reach the Final Four this season, and it's because point guard Lamont Butler ...