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Mark Pope isn’t holding back — he says Kentucky practices have turned into “fist fights every day.” And two frontcourt warriors, Brandon Garrison and Malachi Moreno, are at the center of the action. Their daily battles might just be shaping the future of Kentucky basketball. When Mark Pope was hired to take over the Kentucky Wildcats, he promised a program built on toughness, accountability, and relentless competition. Less than a month into practice, that identity is already showing — in the bruises, sweat, and intensity behind closed doors. Pope described Kentucky’s practices as “fist fights every day,” not in a…
When you step into Duke’s basketball program under Jon Scheyer, you don’t just learn plays — you learn a mindset. Scheyer calls it the “98 percent” rule, and it’s quickly become the foundation of how the Blue Devils operate. Most coaches tell their players to give 100 percent. Scheyer takes a different approach. “It’s about consistency,” Scheyer explained at the ACC Tipoff. “We call it 98 percent — the plays you’re making without the ball. The rebounding, the defense, the next-play mentality. Those things decide games.” According to Scheyer, the ball is in a player’s hands only about two percent…
In what could be the most shocking move in NBA history, rumors are swirling that the Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a blockbuster plan to bring together three of the league’s biggest superstars — LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant — under one purple and gold roof. According to multiple speculative reports making waves on social media, the Lakers front office is said to be “dreaming big” in a potential push to assemble a superteam unlike anything the league has ever seen. While the rumor has not been confirmed by any official source, it’s already sending shockwaves through the…
It started like any other practice in Lexington — until a Hollywood legend casually walked through the gym doors. Within seconds, the entire energy shifted. Players couldn’t believe it. Coaches stopped mid-drill. And now, the whole fanbase can’t stop talking about what just happened at Kentucky Basketball practice. The Wildcats were in the middle of another high-intensity session inside the Joe Craft Center when the unthinkable happened — Adam Sandler walked in. Yes, that Adam Sandler — comedy icon, movie star, and lifelong basketball junkie — made a surprise appearance at Kentucky’s practice this week, and the reaction was priceless.…
The Duke Blue Devils open the season ranked No. 6 in the Associated Press preseason poll, and expectations in Durham are sky-high. But behind the talent, hype, and headline names, Duke’s ultimate success could hinge on one critical factor — the development of sophomore center Patrick Ngongba II. Ngongba’s freshman campaign was a tale of growth. Once he regained his health and saw more minutes following Maliq Brown’s injury, his confidence and production began to rise sharply. The flashes of dominance that made him a highly rated recruit started to show — and now, those glimpses have turned into expectations.…
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope may have joked about the price tag on his 2025–26 roster — but the truth is, he wasn’t far off. New estimates show that this year’s team will rank among the most expensive in college basketball history. According to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky’s total payroll will surpass the $20 million mark projected earlier this offseason, coming in around $22 million once NIL and revenue-sharing numbers are factored in. That figure absolutely dwarfs anything from the John Calipari era. Calipari’s final Kentucky roster, in 2023–24, was worth just under $4 million in NIL…
They came to evaluate. They came to take notes. But by the end of Kentucky’s Pro Day, even the most stoic NBA scouts couldn’t hide what they were thinking — this roster is different. What they saw on the floor wasn’t just talent… it was chemistry, discipline, and something that looks built to last. NBA scouts aren’t easily impressed. They’ve seen hundreds of workouts — the dunks, the verticals, the shooting drills. It takes something rare to pull their eyes away from their clipboards. That’s exactly what happened inside Kentucky’s Pro Day. From the opening drill, there was a tone…
Mark Pope wasn’t kidding when he said Kentucky was “going big.” New reports confirm the Wildcats’ 2025-26 roster is the most expensive in college basketball — by a mile. The final number? Over $22 million… and it’s still climbing. Let’s break down how Kentucky became the sport’s biggest spender overnight. When Mark Pope joked that his second roster at Kentucky had a payroll “close to $200 million,” it sounded like classic coach humor. But the truth? It’s not far off. According to The Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky basketball’s 2025–26 roster carries a payroll of around $22 million — the most expensive…
Kentucky basketball opens the 2025–26 season ranked No. 9 in the preseason poll — and to Coach Mark Pope, that number isn’t just a ranking. It’s a sign. In a sport where numbers often define expectations, Pope believes this one carries destiny written all over it. “We see nine everywhere we go,” Pope said. “We think nine is in our future destiny, and we’re chasing it hard.” For Kentucky fans, those words hit different. The Wildcats have eight national championship banners hanging in Rupp Arena. That elusive ninth banner has been the dream for years — the one every fan…
Kentucky’s Pro Day wasn’t supposed to surprise anyone. With NBA scouts lining the gym and players going through familiar drills, it all felt predictable — until it didn’t. What happened next caught everyone off guard, and it’s exactly why this Kentucky team might be one of the most dangerous in college basketball. Nobody expected it. Not the scouts, not the media, not even the players watching from the sidelines. Kentucky’s Pro Day started like any other — smooth, professional, and efficient. NBA scouts filled the gym, jotting down notes as the Wildcats went through their drills. For the first half…