Big Blue Dispatch

KSR Today: Happy Mother's Day, Big Blue Nation

It’s springtime in the Bluegrass, and before the weather makes a turn for summer, it’s time to celebrate the ones who got us here. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the dedicated Moms in Kentucky and across Big Blue Nation. Everyone has a soft spot in their heart for their Mom.

Kentucky Wildcats get vote of confidence in Joe Lunardi's bracketology - UK Wildcats Wire

Kentucky Wildcats get vote of confidence in Joe Lunardi's bracketology UK Wildcats Wire

Washington transfer Franck Kepnang signs with Kentucky

Kentucky had to address the lack of center depth on the roster in the transfer portal this offseason. Mark Pope , his staff, and front office worked swiftly this weekend to address that need. Washington transfer Franck Kepnang has committed and signed with Kentucky.

4-Star Wide Receiver Iveon Lewis Commits to KENTUCKY

Score one for the Wildcats. Kentucky has a ton of recruiting momentum as Will Stein assembles his first full recruiting class, and he just got a stud to feed. Four-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis announced on the Rivals YouTube Channel that he has committed to Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats News: New UK Graduates Edition

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Otega Oweh #00 of the Kentucky Wildcats is congratulated by teammates during a game against the Santa Clara Broncos in the second half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Good morning, BBN! May has sprung, and that means it is graduation season for many of us.

Huguenot WR Iveon Lewis commits to Kentucky Wildcats football - WTVR.com

Huguenot WR Iveon Lewis commits to Kentucky Wildcats football WTVR.com

Twitter celebrates Franck Kepnang and Iveon Lewis becoming Kentucky Wildcats

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 09: Franck Kepnang #11 of the Washington Huskies reacts during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Alaska Airlines Arena on March 09, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a two-sport haul for the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, and BBN’s timeline could barely keep up. Mark Pope landed a veteran big from the Big Ten in Washington center Frank Kepnang, and Will Stein kept his recruiting heater going by reeling in 4-star pass-catcher Iveon Lewis out of Virginia.

Washington Transfer Center Franck Kepnang Signs With Kentucky

Kentucky has signed Washington transfer center Franck Kepnang for 2026-27. Kepnang, who has been in college basketball since 2020-21, averaged 6.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for Washington last season. He played two seasons for Oregon and four seasons for the Huskies, and will need a waiver for a seventh season based on injuries.

Kentucky basketball adds experienced center to 2026-27 roster - Lexington Herald Leader

Kentucky basketball adds experienced center to 2026-27 roster Lexington Herald Leader Franck Kepnang has eligibility questions, but Cam’Ron Fletcher may offer hope for Kentucky A Sea Of Blue What Franck Kepnang brings to Kentucky On3

New Kentucky commitment reunites Zoom Diallo with a preferred weapon in the post

Kentucky has landed a commitment from a transfer portal big that has ties to Mark Pope's point guard already, forming an exciting reunion.

Will Stein adds to stacked 2027 class with the commitment of a 4-star receiver

Will Stein has added yet another stud to his growingly outrageous 2027-28 class in Lexington.

Predicting the best and worst-case scenarios for Kentucky coming out of spring ball

It's hard to predict exactly where a season will go before it starts, so we're covering both extremes for Will Stein and Kentucky at the top of the summer.

Analyst ranks Kentucky’s Will Stein as the No. 2 offensive mind in college football - A Sea Of Blue

Analyst ranks Kentucky’s Will Stein as the No. 2 offensive mind in college football A Sea Of Blue

Kentucky Basketball gets early 2027 Bracketology projections

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 20: Head coach Mark Pope of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 20, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kentucky Basketball could find itself in unfamiliar territory during the 2027 NCAA Tournament, as one analyst projects the Wildcats will play in the “Opening Round” under the NCAA’s expanded 76-team format. The NCAA Tournament will expand from 68 to 76 teams beginning in 2027, a move that has sparked mixed reactions across the college basketball world.

Yahoo! Sports Moves Malachi Moreno Into First Round of NBA Mock Draft

Kevin OConnor of Yahoo! Sports has moved Malachi Moreno ahead of Jayden Quaintance in his updated NBA Draft projections. OConnor has Moreno going in the first round (pick No.

Mark Pope Explains Why Kentucky Will Not Be Hiring a General Manager

In his latest video to Big Blue Nation, Mark Pope said Kentucky will not be hiring a GM and explained why. “In this ever-changing, dynamic college basketball environment, everybody is trying a different solution, Pope explained. For us, instead of hiring a singular GM, we’ve gone with a more comprehensive general management team approach,” Pope said in his latest Twitter QA video.

Friday Recruiting Rumblings: Where Does Kentucky Basketball Turn Next? - On3

Friday Recruiting Rumblings: Where Does Kentucky Basketball Turn Next? On3