For a program that didn’t have a QB throw a TD in the NFL for almost 20 years, it’s quite the change to have two drafted in back-to-back years.

NEW: Despite so much recent rushing success at UK, the program's history in producing NFL running backs isn't great.

Could Ray Davis buck that trend with the Bills? kentucky.com/sports/college…

Kentucky ties a program record with two picks in the 2024 NFL draft’s third round kentucky.com/sports/college…

NEW: 'Hey, are you ready to hire me as a coach?'

After several of those phone calls, the guy on the other line finally took Mark Pope up on his offer. And 15 years later, Pope is the head coach at Kentucky.

Mark Fox tells us how it all started: kentucky.com/sports/college…

Kentucky star Ray Davis hopes NFL draft will help inspire children facing similar hardship kentucky.com/sports/college…

Former UK swim coach says he dated his young accusers. If so, was that ethical? kentucky.com/news/politics-…

NEW: I had a long and illuminating conversation with new Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope about his first 2 weeks on the job and what comes next.

Part 1 of that conversation — what Pope is looking for as he builds his first UK roster — is here.

Story: kentucky.com/sports/college…

NEW: We’ve never seen a scene like the one at Kentucky Proud Park yesterday for a regular season series.

With near-capacity crowds expected for the rest of the series, a top-5 UK baseball team is now getting the support it might need to win an SEC title. kentucky.com/sports/college…

UK baseball opens top-five matchup with Tennessee with a come-from-behind 5-3 win. Record crowd at Kentucky Proud Park to start the biggest regular season home series in stadium history.

UK baseball has taken a 4-3 lead against Tennessee in the seventh inning in front of a record crowd at Kentucky Proud Park.

The bandwagon for Nick Mingione's team is filling up. Cats lead SEC by two games entering the weekend.

Former UK swim coach Lars Jorgensen denies rape claims; his lawyer blames ‘woke NCAA’ kentucky.com/sports/college…

Texas A&M transfer who committed to UK when Liam Coen was OC is reportedly going back in the portal. Cottrell was seen as a developmental piece for the offense.

Emergence of freshman Hardley Gilmore this spring likely lessened Cottrell's role.

UK has confirmed the addition of junior-college offensive tackle Anfernee Crease for the 2024 roster. Should add depth immediately with a chance to develop into a starter with three seasons of eligibility left.

Some trivia. These are the first commitments from the last four UK coaches.

Rick Pitino: Jamal Mashburn
Tubby Smith: Saul Smith (Jules Camara was the first commitment who wasn't related to him)
Billy Gillispie: G.J. Vilarino
John Calipari: DeMarcus Cousins

Great stuff here from Ben Roberts on how a crazy week played out and ended with Mark Pope as Kentucky's coach kentucky.com/sports/college…

NEW: The Herald-Leader obtained the outline of Mark Pope's UK contract (which is still being finalized). Here are the salary, incentive, buyout details. kentucky.com/sports/college…

One family was first in line to see Mark Pope. Their feelings sum up a Kentucky fan base. kentucky.com/sports/college…

NEW: You heard Mark Pope mention a possible return to Maui, but how realistic is that?

I asked Mitch Barnhart about the state of UK’s future basketball schedules after the presser. kentucky.com/sports/college…

NEW: Rupp Arena was home to a celebration today.

Mark Pope is Kentucky's new basketball coach.

UK fans packed the building on two-days notice.

And the magic of 1996 was in the air.

'It felt like the best days of Kentucky basketball.'

Story: kentucky.com/sports/college…

After the Mark Pope presser today, UK AD Mitch Barnhart declined to comment on the allegations against former swim coach Lars Jorgensen because of the pending litigation but said the department always prioritizes athlete safety. kentucky.com/sports/college…