Big Blue Dispatch
Daily Update • October 14, 2026
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Good morning, Big Blue Nation! Wednesday, October 14 — hope you're having a great week.
Hard to believe that we're two days away from UK's opening exhibition game against Little Rock. UK officially added two members to the coaching staff, and Ben Roberts' new publication has the full story on Alfred Aboya joining as an assistant coach and John Pelphrey returning home as the Director of Player Development.
UK has been bitten by the injury bug the past two seasons, but Mark Pope provided an encouraging update on the recovery timelines for Kam Williams and Trent Noah as the Cats ramp up for the regular season.
Lots more to come before Saturday's big game in Norman, but Will Stein talked this week about CJ Baxter taking full advantage of his new beginning in Lexington following his explosive performance against LSU.
Fingers crossed for some good news on the gridiron soon, as Alex Afari could potentially receive a favorable legal update this week regarding his eligibility battle.
No, UK won't be breaking out the Power K vs. the Sooners, but the Wildcats are rolling out a fresh uniform combination for Saturday's road trip to Oklahoma.
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Inside Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky officially announced two additions to the coaching staff Tuesday afternoon. Alfred Aboya, who most recently served as the head coach of NBA Academy Africa and the Cameroon men’s national basketball team, will fill the fifth assistant coaching position on Mark…
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Google News — Kentucky Wildcats
Alfred Aboya and John Pelphrey officially hired by Kentucky Basketball Yahoo Sports
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Mark Pope ‘s staff is complete as the 2026-27 Kentucky men’s basketball season begins, with the third-year coach officially adding two new pieces, including the final assistant—a role that has remained vacant since the spring. Alfred Aboya , a former standout at UCLA and head…
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky and Oklahoma might have secured the two biggest wins of college football week six. Now, they’re preparing to face off in Norman.
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Google News — UK Football
Will Stein talks about CJ Baxter taking advantage of his new beginning at Kentucky Sports Illustrated
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
The Power K throwback uniform for last weekend’s win over LSU was absolutely beautiful in every way. It was the perfect way to pay homage to Wildcats of the past, and they looked even better once the Big Blue Nation was rushing Kroger Field to celebrate a top 10 victory.
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Kentucky Kernel — Sports
No. 4 Kentucky volleyball defeated Ole Miss 3-1 (25-14, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19) at Historic Memorial Coliseum Sunday to secure its second home win of the weekend after defeating LSU Friday night.
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky hits the road for the third time this season since Week 7. The trip will be to a new SEC venue.
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Google News — Kentucky Wildcats
Florida leads SEC basketball poll as Kentucky slips Yahoo Sports
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
Brandon Garrison flashed moments of game-changing brilliance during his two seasons at Kentucky. Doing that consistently is mostly what held him back from being a much more productive Wildcat, but the 6-foot-10 big man has landed a fresh start at a new SEC school.
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Google News — UK Football
Analyst drops Will Stein truth bomb after huge Kentucky win over LSU Yahoo Sports
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Google News — UK Football
Will Stein stressed the importance of staying focused after the recent big wins Sports Illustrated
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On3 — Kentucky Wildcats
It’s a busy week for Kentucky women’s basketball. Head coach Kenny Brooks was in Louisville on Monday for the annual Wildcat Tipoff Luncheon at Churchill Downs.
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