Kentucky faced off against #4 Alabama in their fifth game of the season against an AP top 15 team, and their third-straight at home, which marked the first time

One of the many complaints and criticisms that came from Alabama head coach Nate Oats following the team’s loss to Ole Miss last week was that his players didn’t deserve to play well due to the amount of work they’d put in ahead of that game.

Mark Pope and Nate Oats matched wits on the court, and Kentucky and Alabama put on a show in Rupp Arena on Saturday afternoon.

Kentucky basketball had another top 15 matchup in Rupp Arena, this time against #4 Alabama, and while the Wildcats hung around, the final minutes were the story

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats called out a few players last week, and two of them responded to lead UA's win over Kentucky.

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Two teams coming off wins over top-10 opponents meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala., when Vanderbilt travels to No. 4 Alabama on Tuesday evening.

No. 4 Alabama basketball faced No. 8 Kentucky on Saturday at Rupp Arena in a coaching battle between Nate Oats and Mark Pope.

Pope is confident the Wildcats will bounce back Saturday at Vanderbilt. Kentucky is undefeated (3-0) in bounce-back games this season and, added the loss to Alabama served as a lesson, especially on the defensive end of the court for his team.

A BIG WEEKEND IN ORLANDO FOR THE ALABAMA, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AND SHELTON STATE CHEERLEADERS. THE TIDE CHEER TEAM WINNING THEIR SEVENTH NATIONAL TITLE AND FIRST COED TITLE SINCE 2015. AS FOR SHELTON STATE,

Auburn remains atop the Associated Press Top 25 poll following an eventful week in men's basketball. The Tigers improved their record to 17-1 with wins