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Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa is officially returning to Lexington after being announced as the newest member of La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer. Kriisa joins a growing roster that already includes former Wildcats Willie Cauley-Stein, Reid Travis, Archie Goodwin, Andrew Harrison, and Kahlil Whitney as La Familia prepares for a run at the tournament’s $2 million winner-take-all championship. The Estonian point guard spent the 2024-25 season at Kentucky during Mark Pope’s first year as head coach. His time in Lexington was cut short after suffering a season-ending injury during the Wildcats’ overtime…
Former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa is officially returning to Lexington after being announced as the newest member of La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team competing in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) this summer. Kriisa joins a growing roster that already includes former Wildcats Willie Cauley-Stein, Reid Travis, Archie Goodwin, Andrew Harrison, and Kahlil Whitney as La Familia prepares for a run at the tournament’s $2 million winner-take-all championship. The Estonian point guard spent the 2024-25 season at Kentucky during Mark Pope’s first year as head coach. His time in Lexington was cut short after suffering a season-ending injury during the Wildcats’ overtime…
Mark Pope isn’t asking Milan Momcilovic to be more accurate from three-point range—he’s actually asking him to shoot more, even if it means his percentage drops. It’s an unconventional approach, but one the Kentucky head coach believes will unlock the full potential of one of college basketball’s most dangerous shooters. Last season at Iowa State, Momcilovic led the nation among high-volume shooters by knocking down an incredible 48.7 percent of his three-point attempts. He made 136 threes during the season, establishing himself as one of the elite perimeter threats in college basketball. Now wearing Kentucky blue, Momcilovic says Pope has…
The excitement surrounding Kentucky’s upcoming season continues to grow, and much of that optimism centers around one player: . After arriving in Lexington as one of the most accomplished shooters in college basketball, Momcilovic is already generating plenty of buzz among the Kentucky faithful. But it wasn’t just his impressive statistics from last season that caught fans’ attention—it was a message from head coach that perfectly captured the ambitious mindset being built inside the program. During a recent interview, Momcilovic revealed that Pope challenged him in a way that may have surprised some fans. Rather than focusing solely on maintaining…
Kentucky made one of the biggest transfer additions of the offseason when former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic committed to Mark Pope and the Wildcats. The elite shooter arrives in Lexington with high expectations, and according to Momcilovic, Pope’s coaching played a major role in his decision. Speaking with the UK Sports Network, Momcilovic revealed that his respect for Pope began long before Kentucky entered the picture. During Pope’s time at BYU, the two faced each other multiple times, and those battles left a lasting impression. “I feel like just playing versus him at BYU really kind of stood out…
Kentucky fans have been eagerly waiting for another major recruiting breakthrough, and Mark Pope’s latest move has given Big Blue Nation plenty of reasons to be excited. The Wildcats are making a serious push for Marcus Spears Jr., the consensus No. 1 player in the 2027 recruiting class, and Pope is wasting no time making Kentucky a major player in the race. After recently building momentum with the commitment of five-star guard Ryan Hampton and the addition of transfer Milan Momcilovic, Pope has quickly shifted his attention toward adding another elite talent. This past weekend, he traveled to Texas to…
Kentucky’s recruiting efforts have entered another exciting phase, and Big Blue Nation has every reason to pay attention. After putting together a strong foundation for the future, Mark Pope has now turned his focus toward the biggest prize in the 2027 recruiting class—the nation’s No. 1 overall prospect, Marcus Spears Jr. Reports indicate that Pope, along with assistant coach Mo Williams, traveled to Texas for the 2026 TABC Boys Showcase to watch Spears compete. While the event featured several elite prospects, Kentucky’s presence made it clear that Spears has become one of the Wildcats’ top recruiting priorities. The buzz didn’t…
Mark Pope has wasted no time shifting Kentucky’s focus toward the future, and the Wildcats are already making serious moves in the 2027 recruiting class. With much of the current roster now in place following the addition of Milan Momcilovic, Pope and his staff have turned their attention to landing elite high school talent. Kentucky already holds a commitment from five-star forward Ryan Hampton, but the coaching staff appears determined to build something even bigger. One of their biggest priorities is now Marcus Spears Jr., the consensus No. 1 overall player in the 2027 recruiting class. According to reports from…
Jayden Quaintance’s Kentucky career lasted just four games, but his time in Lexington continues to spark debate among Big Blue Nation. With reports suggesting he may undergo another procedure on the same knee that limited him throughout his lone season with the Wildcats, many fans are revisiting one question: did injuries prevent Kentucky from seeing a future star? Quaintance arrived in Lexington with enormous expectations after showcasing his elite talent at Arizona State. Widely regarded as one of the nation’s top young players, he was expected to transform Kentucky’s frontcourt with his athleticism, rim protection, rebounding, and defensive versatility. Unfortunately,…
Jon Scheyer is once again proving why Duke remains one of the biggest recruiting powerhouses in college basketball. Since replacing Mike Krzyzewski, Scheyer has consistently attracted elite talent, showing that the Blue Devils haven’t lost their edge in the race for the nation’s top prospects. Despite back-to-back disappointing finishes in the NCAA Tournament, Scheyer has kept Duke firmly among the championship favorites by reloading the roster with elite recruits every offseason. His long-term vision is becoming more evident with every recruiting cycle. That vision became even clearer this week. Duke officially extended scholarship offers to two of the top-ranked players…