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Kentucky Wildcats ranked No. 7 in SEC preseason basketball power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 12:43 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Kentucky Wildcats ranked No. 7 in SEC preseason basketball power rankings

Summary

With less than 10 days until the college basketball season begins, the Kentucky Wildcats are positioned at No. 23 in the AP and Coaches Top 25 Polls. Analysts, including Tristan Freeman and James Fletcher III, rank Kentucky seventh in the Southeastern Conference, highlighting the potential of players like Milan Momcilovic, Malachi Moreno, and Zoom Diallo. Coach Mark Pope's squad faces questions regarding defense and depth, but they possess significant offensive talent. The Wildcats aim to improve on last season's performance and secure a place in the NCAA Tournament's second weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Kentucky is ranked No. 23 ahead of the upcoming season.
•Tristan Freeman and James Fletcher III both place Kentucky seventh in the SEC.
•Key players include Milan Momcilovic, Malachi Moreno, and Zoom Diallo.
•Concerns remain about the team's defensive depth.
•Coach Mark Pope looks to navigate a critical third season.

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12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Where the Kentucky Wildcats stand in the preseason SEC Basketball Power Rankings

What they're saying

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With fewer than 10 days remaining until the start of Kentucky Basketball’s regular season, preseason predictions are beginning to shape expectations for the Wildcats’ third year under head coach Mark Pope. The AP and Coaches Top 25 Polls recently came out, with Kentucky landing at No. 23. Meanwhile, analysts and college basketball insiders are offering […]
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