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When Jon Scheyer was asked about his new star freshman, Cameron Boozer, he didn’t need a long explanation. Just one word. “Relentless.” That’s the word Scheyer used — and it perfectly sums up what the rest of college basketball, especially the SEC, is about to find out. From the moment Boozer stepped on campus, coaches and teammates have seen it. His energy in practice doesn’t dip. His motor never stops. Whether it’s diving for loose balls, fighting through double-teams, or hounding older players on defense, Boozer’s approach has been different. Insiders around the Duke program say Scheyer has been pushing…
This potential lineup discussion could be heating up for Duke basketball. The Duke basketball team might have one of the deepest and most balanced rosters in the country — but not even depth can hide the brewing tension at one key position. Two games into the season, it’s becoming clear that Jon Scheyer may soon need to make an important decision at point guard. The ongoing battle between Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer has been one of Duke’s biggest early-season storylines. Both have impressed in different ways, but Boozer’s recent play has given fans — and possibly Scheyer — something…
The recruiting trail is heating up for Jon Scheyer and the Duke basketball program — and the latest update could be a major turning point in their pursuit of one of the top guards in the 2026 class. According to 247Sports’ Dushawn London, five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. will soon be trimming his list of schools from ten to five. The decision is expected to come shortly after his official visit to NC State this weekend, marking the end of a busy few months of travel for the highly coveted guard. Rippey, a standout from Blair Academy (NJ), is…
Mark Pope’s second season at Kentucky is off to a strong start — but his latest off-court news might be the funniest thing Wildcats fans have heard all week. After leading his team to a dominant 107–59 win over Valparaiso, Pope met with the media to discuss Kentucky’s hot start, the emerging play of freshman big man Malachi Moreno, and the debut of transfer guard Jaland Lowe. But tucked between his usual postgame reflections was a revelation that had everyone laughing: the Wildcats’ head coach has been selected for jury duty. Yes, right before one of the most important games…
It’s been years since the Kentucky–Louisville rivalry truly mattered — but that’s changing fast. From a midnight recruiting drama between Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey to two programs on a collision course, the fire is finally back in college basketball’s most heated feud. Let’s dive in and see how it all reignited. For a while, it felt like the Kentucky–Louisville basketball rivalry had lost its edge. Between John Calipari’s fading tenure at UK and Kenny Payne’s brief and brutal stint at Louisville, the fire that once fueled one of college basketball’s fiercest showdowns had cooled to embers. But now? The…
Kentucky fans couldn’t help but feel a wave of déjà vu on Friday night — because what Mark Pope did against Valparaiso looked straight out of the Rick Pitino playbook. The tempo, the spacing, the relentless defensive pressure — everything screamed “old-school Kentucky dominance.” It wasn’t just the score that impressed the crowd; it was the way Pope’s system came alive, with players attacking the rim, diving for loose balls, and running the floor like the ’90s Wildcats all over again. There’s one moment from that game that made fans believe Pope isn’t just coaching Kentucky — he’s reviving it.…
The Battle of the Bluegrass is already turning up the heat, days before No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats and No. 11 Louisville Cardinals face off. Following Louisville’s win over Jackson State on Thursday, Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor made his feelings known in a pointed comment to the media. “We’ll see you guys on Tuesday. After a win. F*** them,” Pryor said as he exited the press room, sending a clear message to his cross-state rivals. Kentucky, meanwhile, had little trouble in their own Friday night matchup, crushing Valparaiso 107-59. When asked about Pryor’s comments, the Wildcats had varied reactions. Brandon Garrison,…
Kentucky fans knew this team had talent — but few expected one player to transform the offense this quickly. When he stepped on the court Friday night, everything clicked: the pace, the movement, the flow. And after just 18 minutes, fans left Rupp Arena buzzing about one name. Let’s break down why everyone’s talking about him. — Kentucky fans got a glimpse Friday night of what life looks like with Jaland Lowe running the show — and it’s electric. In Kentucky’s 107–59 blowout win over Valparaiso, Lowe came off the bench early in the first half and immediately changed the…
Kentucky fans might want to sit down for this one — because the latest analytics just crowned the Wildcats as the best team in the country. After only two games, Mark Pope’s squad has skyrocketed to No. 1 in the KenPom rankings, and the numbers behind it prove this team is different. The question now isn’t whether Kentucky can win big — it’s how far they’ll go. Kentucky fans, it’s official — the Wildcats are on top of the college basketball world. After just two games, Mark Pope’s squad has climbed to No. 1 overall in KenPom’s 2026 rankings, one…
There’s a new name rising fast in Lexington — and Mark Pope just used one single word to describe him that’s got the whole SEC on notice. This freshman isn’t just putting up stats — he’s bringing a level of toughness that even Pope admits might “surprise” people. Let’s break down why Malachi Moreno could be Kentucky’s biggest weapon yet. Freshman Malachi Moreno continues to look like a future star in the making. After a solid debut, the 7-footer followed it up with a dominant outing — 18 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and zero turnovers — in Kentucky’s 107–59…