Kentucky basketball's underachieving season ended with an NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa State. Mark Pope must address these things ahead of Year 3:

Kentucky's season is officially over after losing 82-63 to No. 2 seed Iowa State on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Just over 48 hours after No. 7 seed Kentucky secured a dramatic win over Santa Clara to advance behind late-game heroics from Otega Oweh,

Tamin Lipsey had 26 points and 10 assists as second-seeded Iowa State pulled away in the second half for an 82-63 win over No. 7 seed Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

After Kentucky basketball's loss to Iowa State during round two of March Madness, here's an early look at Mark Pope's 2026-27 UK basketball roster:

After an end to a disappointing season, Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope speaks on what he's targeting in the transfer portal.

Otega Oweh hit the miraculous shot that sent Kentucky basketball to the Round of 32, and his brother is a current NFL player.

Darius Acuff Jr. and the Arkansas Razorbacks are surging into the Sweet 16, which shines a harsh light on the state of Kentucky basketball post-John Calipari.

The Iowa State Cyclones are taking on the Kentucky Wildcats in the Round of 32 in the NCAA tournament.

The Cardinals beat the Tigers, 58-50 (OT), in the finals of the 2026 UK Healthcare Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16 state tournament, Friday, March 20, 2026 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. The win gave the

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope knows his team has its hands full against Iowa State on Sunday afternoon.

The Kentucky Wildcats will take on Iowa St in round two of the NCAA Tournament, but will have to overcome the odds to get the win.