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Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats continue to be disrespected by the national media
There are two different thoughts on this Kentucky basketball team from the national media. Some are all in on this team and believe they are going to be great; others don’t have a ton of confidence in Mark Pope’s team.
It appears that Jon Rothstein is one that isn’t big on this Kentucky basketball team after he ranked the Wildcats ninth in the SEC behind teams like Ole Miss and Texas.
The thing that continues to be confusing about people not liking this Kentucky basketball team is how Coach Pope’s team is a carbon copy of the types of teams that have been making runs in the NCAA Tournament over the last few seasons.
This team is full of players who have played a lot of college basketball and have a lot of experience playing under the bright lights of March Madness.
Part of the concern with Coach Pope is that he doesn’t have any NCAA Tournament success, which is true and a fair point, but he has also never had a team with this much talent.
When it comes to X’s and O’s, there aren’t many coaches better than Coach Pope, but the issue is he has never had an elite team. His team last season at BYU was really good, but the talent he has on his first Kentucky roster doesn’t even compare.
While some might not be believers, this Kentucky team is more than capable of having a really good season, and there is no doubt that they will finish better than ninth in the SEC.
A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.
After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.
When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.
With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.
As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.
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COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.
Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.
“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”
The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)
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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.
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