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The Kentucky men's basketball team begins its second season under coach Mark Pope on Tuesday, hosting Nicholls at Rupp Arena.

UK's preseason included a win over top-ranked Purdue and a 14-point exhibition loss to Georgetown.

The team's roster for the 2025-26 season has been built with a mix of returning players, transfers and freshmen.

The Courier Journal has compiled its preseason coverage, including features, analysis and news, to preview the upcoming campaign.

LEXINGTON — The preseason is over.

It's time for real games to begin.

Kentucky basketball 's second season under coach Mark Pope starts Tuesday, hosting Nicholls at Rupp Arena .

The Wildcats began their preseason with their annual Big Blue Madness event Oct. 11. The Blue-White game followed

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