It’s that time of year again. The buzz is building, and this Friday night, fans will get their first real look at the 2025-26 Wildcats during the Blue-White Scrimmage inside historic Memorial Coliseum.
As preseason lists begin to drop, College Basketball Report unveiled its Top 25 Frontcourts in the nation. The Wildcats landed at No. 12—a respectable spot, but one that feels like it might be underestimating the sheer depth and talent Mark Pope has assembled.
A surprising preseason ranking
While Kentucky’s No. 12 ranking places them among the nation's best, it also puts them behind several notable programs.