Men's Basketball Poll

#17 Kentucky Wildcats

2024

Overall Record

19-8

Last Game

vs Alabama W 117-95

Conference Record

9-5

Next Game

@Mississippi State 02/27/2024

Kentucky's Justin Edwards (1) looks for an opening against Alabama's Rylan Griffen (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Freshman Justin Edwards scores 28, leading No. 17 Kentucky past No. 13 Alabama 117-95

Freshman Justin Edwards scored a season-high 28 points and Antonio Reeves added 24, leading No. 17 Kentucky to a 117-95 win over No. 13 Alabama.

LSU guard Trae Hannibal takes a photo with one of fans who rushed the court after LSU's victory over Kentucky in an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

SEC fines LSU $100,000 for fans storming the court at end of upset of No. 17 Kentucky

LSU students, including LSU women's basketball forward Angel Reese, left, rush the court after LSU forward Tyrell Ward (15) hit the game-winning shot against Kentucky in an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Tyrell Ward’s last-second shot lifts LSU over No. 17 Kentucky 75-74

Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates the team's win over Auburn in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

Reeves, No. 22 Kentucky end 13th-ranked Auburn’s home winning streak, 70-59

Kentucky's Ugonna Onyenso (33) dunks while defended by Mississippi's Jaemyn Brakefield, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Ugonna Onyenso has 10 blocks as No. 22 Kentucky beats Mississippi to end three-game home skid

Mississippi State faces No. 17 Kentucky after Hubbard’s 32-point performance

Mississippi State hosts the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats after Josh Hubbard scored 32 points in Mississippi State’s 87-67 victory against the LSU Tigers.

No. 13 Alabama visits Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky

No. 17 Kentucky hosts the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide after Antonio Reeves scored 25 points in Kentucky’s 75-74 loss to the LSU Tigers.

No. 17 Kentucky hosts Nelson and No. 13 Alabama

No. 13 Alabama takes on the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats after Grant Nelson scored 22 points in the Crimson Tide’s 98-93 overtime victory over the Florida Gators.

LSU hosts Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky

No. 17 Kentucky visits the LSU Tigers after Antonio Reeves scored 22 points in the Wildcats’ 70-59 win against the Auburn Tigers.

No. 17 Kentucky visits LSU following Reeves’ 22-point showing

No. 17 Kentucky visits the LSU Tigers after Antonio Reeves scored 22 points in the Wildcats’ 70-59 victory over the Auburn Tigers.

Williams and No. 13 Auburn host No. 22 Kentucky

No. 13 Auburn hosts the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats after Jaylin Williams scored 23 points in Auburn’s 101-61 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks.

No. 22 Kentucky visits No. 13 Auburn following Williams’ 23-point performance

No. 13 Auburn faces the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats after Jaylin Williams scored 23 points in Auburn’s 101-61 win against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

No. 22 Kentucky hosts Ole Miss following Flanigan’s 26-point showing

Ole Miss takes on the No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats after Allen Flanigan scored 26 points in the Rebels’ 68-65 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Ole Miss visits Sheppard and No. 17 Kentucky

No. 17 Kentucky hosts the Ole Miss Rebels after Reed Sheppard scored 21 points in Kentucky’s 89-85 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard (0) and Dusty Stromer (4) celebrate the team's win over Kentucky in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Watson gets 17, including clutch late baskets, Gonzaga hands No. 17 Kentucky 3rd straight home loss

Anton Watson scored 17 points including a go-ahead three-point play with 3:49 remaining before adding two key layups in the final 91 seconds and Gonzaga survived a second-half rally to beat No. 17 Kentucky 89-85.

No. 17 Kentucky hosts Gonzaga following Reeves’ 24-point game

No. 17 Kentucky faces the Gonzaga Bulldogs after Antonio Reeves scored 24 points in Kentucky’s 109-77 win against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Vanderbilt takes on No. 15 South Carolina following Taylor’s 20-point game

Vanderbilt visits the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks after Evan Taylor scored 20 points in the Commodores’ 109-77 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats.

Gonzaga visits Reeves and No. 17 Kentucky

No. 17 Kentucky takes on the Gonzaga Bulldogs after Antonio Reeves scored 24 points in Kentucky’s 109-77 win against the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Kentucky guard Adou Thiero (3) and forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate the team's 109-77 win against Vanderbilt after an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Antonio Reeves leads 6 in double figures as No. 17 Kentucky routs Vandy 109-77

Antonio Reeves scored 24 points and led six Wildcats in double figures as the 17th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats routed struggling Vanderbilt 109-77 on Tuesday night to snap a two-game skid.

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) goes up for a layup over Tennessee guard Jordan Gainey (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Tennessee won 103-92. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

AP Player of the Week: Rob Dillingham put up strong numbers even in defeat for No. 17 Kentucky

Freshman Rob Dillingham of No. 17 Kentucky is The Associated Press national college basketball player of the week after putting up strong numbers in two losses.

Dillingham leads No. 17 Kentucky against Vanderbilt

No. 17 Kentucky plays the Vanderbilt Commodores after Rob Dillingham scored 35 points in the Wildcats’ 103-92 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Vanderbilt hosts No. 10 Kentucky following Dillingham’s 35-point outing

No. 10 Kentucky plays the Vanderbilt Commodores after Rob Dillingham scored 35 points in the Wildcats’ 103-92 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) turns to drive under Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Tennessee won 103-92. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Zakai Zeigler, Josiah-Jordan James each score 26 as No. 5 Tennessee handles No. 10 Kentucky 103-92

Josiah-Jordan James and Zakai Zeigler each scored 26 points, including 17 by James after halftime, and No. 5 Tennessee topped No. 10 Kentucky 103-92.

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point performance

No. 5 Tennessee takes on the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Dalton Knecht scored 31 points in the Volunteers’ 63-59 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.

No. 5 Tennessee visits No. 10 Kentucky following Knecht’s 31-point game

No. 5 Tennessee visits the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Dalton Knecht scored 31 points in the Volunteers’ 63-59 loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. (1) hits a three point shot while defended by Kentucky's Reed Sheppard (15) and Rob Dillingham (0) in the closing seconds of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game sending it into overtime Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Lexington, Ky. Florida won in overtime 94-91. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Clayton makes 7 3-pointers, including go-ahead in OT to lift Florida past No. 10 Kentucky 94-91

Walter Clayton Jr. made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:42 remaining in overtime and added two free throws with 16.4 seconds left to finish with 23 points and Florida outlasted No. 10 Kentucky 94-91 for its fourth consecutive victory.

No. 10 Kentucky hosts Florida following Reeves’ 24-point showing

No. 10 Kentucky takes on the Florida Gators after Antonio Reeves scored 24 points in Kentucky’s 63-57 victory against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Florida visits No. 10 Kentucky following Handlogten’s 23-point showing

Florida plays the No. 10 Kentucky Wildcats after Micah Handlogten scored 23 points in the Gators’ 102-98 overtime win over the Georgia Bulldogs.

Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) shoots against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)

Reeves leads the way with 24 points and No. 6 Kentucky beats Arkansas 63-57

Antonio Reeves scored a game-high 24 points and No. 6 Kentucky overcame a sub-par shooting performance to put away Arkansas 63-57.

No. 6 Kentucky plays Arkansas for conference showdown

Arkansas and No. 6 Kentucky will face off in a matchup of SEC foes. Saturday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

Mitchell, No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats to visit Mark, Arkansas Razorbacks

No. 6 Kentucky plays Arkansas in SEC play Saturday. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.

South Carolina fans take over the court after South Carolina upset Kentucky during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina won 79-62. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

SEC fines South Carolina $100,000 for fans on the court after Kentucky win

The Southeastern Conference has fined South Carolina $100,000 for fans storming the court after the Gamecocks 79-62 win over No. 6 Kentucky on Tuesday night.

South Carolina forward Stephen Clark is fouled by Kentucky forward Ugonna Onyenso, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Ta’Lon Cooper’s 20 leads South Carolina over No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ta’Lon Cooper scored 20 points and Jacobi Wright had 14 with four 3-pointers as South Carolina pulled away in the second half and beat No. 6 Kentucky 79-62 on Tuesday night.

South Carolina forward B.J. Mack, front, has his shot blocked by Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

Cooper scores 20 as South Carolina runs away from No. 6 Kentucky 79-62

Ta’Lon Cooper had 20 points and Jacobi Wright added 14 with four 3-pointers as South Carolina pulled away in the second half and beat cold-shooting No. 6 Kentucky 79-62.

No. 6 Kentucky visits South Carolina after Mitchell’s 23-point outing

No. 6 Kentucky faces the South Carolina Gamecocks after Tre Mitchell scored 23 points in the Wildcats’ 105-96 victory against the Georgia Bulldogs.