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ESPN ranks Kentucky basketball 25th in way-too-early top 25

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:50 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

ESPN ranks Kentucky basketball 25th in way-too-early top 25
Summary

ESPN has included the Kentucky Wildcats in its way-too-early top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 college basketball season, placing them at 25th. This follows a positive offseason where Kentucky added Milan Momcilovic and retained Malachi Moreno, enhancing their roster. Analysts view Momcilovic as a key addition, having established himself as a standout shooter last season. However, concerns about the backcourt's shooting performance remain, as players Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins have yet to excel in that area. Head coach Mark Pope faces pressure to deliver results with this talented team.

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  • •Kentucky basketball ranked 25th in ESPN's top 25 for 2025-26.
  • •Milan Momcilovic joined the team as a top transfer.
  • •Concerns exist about the backcourt shooting capabilities.
  • •Malachi Moreno's return strengthens the Wildcats' roster.
  • •Head coach Mark Pope's job security is under scrutiny.
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  • 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN ranks Kentucky in the top 25 in their way-too-early rankings
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ESPN has released their way-too-early top 25 for the 2025-26 season, and Kentucky basketball comes in inside the top 20.

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