Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
9-16, 8th in SEC
- 11/25W 81-45
- 11/27CANC
- 11/29L 76-64
- 12/17L 65-62
- 12/6L 79-62
- 12/12L 64-63
- 12/15CANC
- 12/1922L 75-63
- 12/26L 62-59
- 12/29PPD
- 1/2W 78-73
- 1/5W 77-74
- 1/9W 76-58
- 1/12L 85-65
- 1/16L 66-59
- 1/20L 63-62
- 1/23W 82-69
- 1/269L 70-59
- 1/305CANC
- 2/318L 75-70
- 2/611L 82-71
- 2/9L 81-80
- 2/13W 82-80
- 2/17W 82-78
- 2/2019W 70-55
- 2/23CANC
- 2/27L 71-67
- 3/2L 70-62
- 3/6W 92-64
- 3/11L 74-73
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Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
The highlights that make Isaiah Jackson a coveted NBA prospect (1:59)
Calipari awaiting transfer ruling to set UK roster
John Calipari is awaiting a pivotal ruling on the eligibility of transfers before he will know who will be around to help the Wildcats bounce back from the coach's first losing season in Lexington.
Kentucky freshman Jackson opts to stay in draft
Isaiah Jackson will leave Kentucky after one year to enter the NBA draft. Ranked as ESPN's No. 11 draft prospect, Jackson averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks for the Wildcats.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Gonzaga, LSU finishing strong
Michigan remains atop the recruiting class rankings, but Gonzaga, LSU and Creighton added key prospects over the past few weeks.
Wheeler stays in SEC, transfers from UGA to UK
Saying that Kentucky stood out to him because the Wildcats want "to get back to playing fast, playing downhill," former Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler announced Monday that he will join coach John Calipari's roster in Lexington.
Kentucky lands another 5-star PG in Washington
TyTy Washington announced his commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday, giving John Calipari his 12th five-star point guard recruit since taking over in Lexington in 2009. Washington chose the Wildcats over Arizona, Baylor, Kansas, LSU and Oregon.
This Just In
Five-star point guard TyTy Washington has committed to Kentucky. "There is a big challenge at Kentucky for playing time and a leadership role. I always liked a challenge." Washington is the 12th five-star point guard to commit to Kentucky since John Calipari took over in 2009 - Jeff Borzello
Former Kentucky stars get into it in Knicks-Clippers (0:16)
Kentucky adds 2 Illinois coaches to remake staff
Illinois assistants Orlando Antigua, previously a key member of John Calipari's staff, and Ron Coleman have joined Kentucky's staff, the Wildcats announced Thursday.
Davion Mintz enters draft, has option to return
Kentucky guard Davion Mintz will enter the NBA draft but has left open options for him to return to school.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
Celtics hold moment of silence for Terrence Clarke (1:46)
Ex-Kentucky guard Clarke, 19, dies after crash
Terrence Clarke, a freshman guard for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team this past season, died following a car accident in the Los Angeles area on Thursday, it was announced.
Stevens, Walker react to the tragic news of Terrence Clarke's death (1:36)
Central Michigan hires UK's Barbee as coach
Central Michigan has hired Kentucky assistant Tony Barbee as its next men's basketball head coach.
Source: Justus to ASU amid possible UK shake-up
Joel Justus is leaving Kentucky to accept the top assistant job at Arizona State, while Tony Barbee will become head coach at Central Michigan, sources told ESPN. More changes also are expected for John Calipari's staff after the Wildcats' 9-16 season.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Chet Holmgren boosts Gonzaga to No. 2
Gonzaga, Tennessee and Alabama are among the teams to skyrocket up the class rankings after the latest ESPN 100 update.
Kentucky 7-footer Sarr latest to declare for draft
Kentucky senior forward Olivier Sarr has declared for the NBA draft and will forego his remaining collegiate eligibility after one season with the Wildcats.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Can the bluebloods bounce back? (1:42)
Gonzaga, UCLA 1-2 in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Gonzaga fell short after an epic run, but should have the returning talent to compete for a national championship again next season.
Kentucky freshman Askew enters transfer portal
Freshman Devin Askew, a 6-foot-3 point guard from California who started 20 games for Kentucky this season, has entered the transfer portal.
10 men's college basketball prospects to watch at Geico Nationals
The 2021 Geico Nationals tournament will feature 10 nationally ranked teams and over 30 ranked prospects.
2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game70.4218th
Rebounds Per Game38.065th
Assists Per Game12.5249th
Points Allowed70.2
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| TyTy Washington | PG | Signed | 94 |
| Daimion Collins | PF | Signed | 92 |
| Bryce Hopkins | PF | Signed | 88 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 17 |
| Tournament Record | 131-53 |
| Championship Seasons | 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012 |
| Tournament Appearances | 59 |