With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner, Mark Pope and his staff aren't too far away from having to start putting together the 2025-26 roster. The Wildcats have landed three great players in the recruiting class and have a chance to return some elite talent from the current roster.

The Kentucky basketball team played their final home game of the regular season on Tuesday night as they took down LSU in dominant fashion. The Tigers led 2-0 early in the game, and they would never see a lead again.

Mark Pope was as down as anyone after Kentucky’s 94-78 loss to Auburn. There is no shame in losing to the No. 1 team in the country, but the Cats didn’t do themselves any favors, turning the ball over 18 times and making just 4-17 three-pointers.

Mark Pope is known for not playing any of his players too much, as he spreads out the minutes more than most coaches. This helps his players stay fresh at the end of games, but it has been tough to do with all of the injuries.

Kentucky basketball’s Senior Night went to perfection for the Wildcats on Tuesday inside Rupp Arena. UK coasted to a 95-64 victory against an overmatched LSU team. While it was junior guard Otega Oweh who led the Cats in scoring with 24 points,

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope talks about his team’s seniors after the Wildcats’ 95-64 win over LSU on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington.

Kentucky has dealt with a lot this season, especially when it comes to injuries. The Wildcats have been dealing with an inconsistent rotation thanks to those injuries, and it has caused unfortunate circumstances as the season has gone on.