.Kentucky Men’s Basketball Mark Pope wants challenge to put onus on coaches, not refs, resulting in fewer monitor visits. Exclusive story No. 6 with Pope from SEC meeting. [VIP] 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

Cats Pause exclusive. Kentucky Men’s Basketball Mark Pope adamant that 14 players, but only one basketball will be a blessing, not a challenge. 247sports.com/college/kentuc… [VIP]

In our 9th exclusive story from SEC spring meeting, Kentucky Men’s Basketball Mark Pope wants the NBA rule that advances ball to half court with a timeout. Traditionalists are on the defense. Where do you stand? 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

Tonight: Mark Pope likes a rule change that Michael DeCourcy abhors; Darrell Bird of TheCatsPause247, on the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin; Ryan Black of the Courier-Journal; new @EKU (and ex-Cat) baseball coach Jan Weisberg and who wouldn't enjoy a nice Orange Whip? 6pm NEWSRADIO 630 WLAP

on today on @leachreport show presented by @bobcat_ent we'll talk Belmont Stakes showdown with Dick Jerardi + Darrell Bird on the variety of topics discussed in his 1-on-1 with Mark Pope at the SEC meetings

Happy for you John but sad to see you go!

Kentucky only having 2 recruits in the bank for 2026 in JUNE was always fishy. Losing a ton of in-state recruits to Louisville was a waring sign but understandable given the directions of both programs. No action in Ohio was another red flag. Now Vince Marrow is in Red.

.Travis Perry talks about decision to leave Kentucky Men’s Basketball and his hopes for Ole Miss Men’s Basketball under Chris Beard 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

.Kentucky Men’s Basketball Trent Noah talks about friend Travis Perry's exit and his own decision to stay at UK. 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

Interesting developments today: UL-Monroe cut its tennis program and Washington State cut the field portion of its track program. Jaime Gordon, CEO of the volleyball coaches association, said last month that 32 DI Olympic sports teams have been cut since settlement announcement.

JD will be bursting with pride on July 5. Grand Ole Opry debut!!! Well deserved, my friend.

Congrats Aaron! You will be sorely missed. Tireless worker. Gifted talent. Dear friend. Warmest blessings for you and your future bride and this great new beginning. We've had some great people pass through Cats' Pause doors, but none better than Aaron.

Our new 112-page Cats' Pause Kentucky Football Yearbook is in the mail to those who pre-ordered. Arriving in stores this week, too. Great Q&As with Stoops, Hamdan and White plus so much more. To order, please visit: shopcatspause.com/admin/AdminDet…

And so begins my one-one-one Q&A with Kentucky Football coach Mark Stoops. [VIP] 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

Why the massive turnover on Kentucky Football roster? Mark Stoops explains it all, and much more in this one-on-one interview. [VIP] at CatsPause.com. 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

Our newest Cats' Pause member, Cole Parke, killing it at Peach Jam. Stay tuned. This is just the beginning.

In his first offering for CatsPause.com, our Cole Parke caught up with top-ranked 2027 center and No. 5 overall prospect Obinna Ekezie Jr. at Peach Jam. "To get drafted, you really got to showcase what you can do. Kentucky is – for big men – one of the best places.

Composite 5-star combo guard Ikenna Alozie discusses top 8 schools, recruitment [VIP] 247sports.com/college/kentuc… via Cole Parke #BBN

.Kentucky Men’s Basketball Mark Pope is betting the 2026 season on a new approach to building his team in July, even if it means a few "blown up" practices. 247sports.com/college/kentuc…

Cole's takes fans down memory lane with some of the great UK-NC battles. Fun ready.