Kentucky ranks in ESPN's College Basketball Tiers ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats, preparing for their regular season opener against Manhattan at Rupp Arena, are currently ranked in Tier III: Second Weekend Threats by ESPN. They have started the exhibition season 2-0, including a victory over No. 19 Texas Tech. With the addition of Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic and expectations on player Malachi Moreno, the team aims for a deeper postseason run than previous years.
- •Kentucky is 2-0 in exhibitions, next facing UCF.
- •The Wildcats are ranked in Tier III by ESPN.
- •Milan Momcilovic is notable for his shooting ability.
- •Malachi Moreno is expected to have a key season.
- •Kentucky hopes to reach the Elite Eight for the first time in years.
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcat News: Where UK sits in ESPN’s College Basketball Tiers
"A fair spot for Kentucky Basketball entering the new season.
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