Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats

9-6 - 12th in SEC

2026 Schedule

UK
W 77-51
NICH
UK
W 107-59
VAL
LOU
L 96-88
UK
UK
W 99-53
EIU
UK
L 83-66
MSU
UK
W 88-46
L-MD
UK
W 104-54
TNTC
UK
L 67-64
UNC
UK
L 94-59
GONZ
UK
W 103-67
NCCU
UK
W 72-60
IU
UK
W 78-66
SJU
UK
W 99-85
BELL
ALA
L 89-74
UK
UK
L 73-68
MIZ
UK
MSST
LSU
UK
TENN
UK
UK
TEX
UK
MISS
VAN
UK
ARK
UK
UK
OU
UK
TENN
FLA
UK
UK
UGA
AUB
UK
SC
UK
UK
VAN
TA&M
UK
UK
FLA
Highlight: Missouri defeats Kentucky to extend hot start in SEC play Highlight: Missouri defeats Kentucky to extend hot start in SEC play

Mark Mitchell paces the offense with 21 points as the Tigers beat the Wildcats, 73-68, marking a 2-0 SEC start for the first time in school history.

Missouri beats Kentucky 73-68 for first win in Lexington Missouri beats Kentucky 73-68 for first win in Lexington

— Mark Mitchell and Jayden Stone combined for 41 points, and Missouri ended the game with a 15-2 run to beat Kentucky 73-68 on Wednesday night for the Tigers' first win in Lexington.

NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field

Outside of that one blowout loss, the Zags are unbeaten -- and could stay that way until Selection Sunday.

Aden Holloway scores 26 to lead No. 14 Alabama over Kentucky 89-74 Aden Holloway scores 26 to lead No. 14 Alabama over Kentucky 89-74

— Aden Holloway tied a career-high with 26 points, Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 points and No. 14 Alabama beat Kentucky 89-74 on Saturday.

Alabama thrashes Kentucky to open SEC play Alabama thrashes Kentucky to open SEC play

Alabama has no issues with Kentucky at home as the Crimson Tide take down the Wildcats 89-74.

Men's SEC Bracketology preview: NCAA tournament predictions Men's SEC Bracketology preview: NCAA tournament predictions

The SEC may not be able to replicate last season's success, but the March Madness potentials field remains strong.

Men's basketball conference player of the year predictions Men's basketball conference player of the year predictions

More than 20 of our 31 preseason picks have changed. See who keeps their spot -- and joins the mix.

Men's basketball Power Rankings: Kentucky re-enters top 25 Men's basketball Power Rankings: Kentucky re-enters top 25

The Wildcats are back in the mix while only one new team breaks into the top 10.

SEC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Vanderbilt 93.6 - 0 15
Arkansas 90.5 3 3 12
Missouri 82.5 3 3 12
Texas A&M 94.4 3 3 12
Mississippi State 80.8 5 5 10
Georgia 97.9 2 2 13
Alabama 93.9 4 4 11
Oklahoma 85.0 4 4 11
Tennessee 83.4 4 4 11
Florida 84.8 5 5 10
South Carolina 80.1 5 5 10
LSU 86.5 3 3 12
Auburn 87.0 6 6 9
Kentucky 83.1 6 6 9
Texas 87.5 6 6 9
Ole Miss 75.1 7 7 8
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Otega Oweh
  • Assists Per Game

    Denzel Aberdeen
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Otega Oweh

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Malachi Moreno
  • Steals Per Game

    Otega Oweh
  • Blocks Per Game

    Malachi Moreno