Kentucky Basketball’s Stunning No. 2 Spot in KenPom Rankings: What This Means for Their Championship Hopes

Jasper Johnson, Team USA open World Cup with win over Australia – KSR

Especially sad since he was going to be inducted into the HOF next month.
Could be a good deal for the Cavs.
It’s no guarantee next season will be LeBron’s last.

Trent Noah ready to lock down defensively – Vaughts Views
Which NFL coaches are on the hot seat entering 25-26 season? – NBC Sports
Does Mike McDaniel have the hottest seat in the league?
Looks like Ohtani is doing fine returning to the mound.

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No other fanbases will spend a whole day arguing about a player’s shooting splits in arguably the most meaningless game of basketball ever played
The website has gotten more popular over the years, not only for fans, but for coaches and others across the college basketball landscape.
The fight didn’t make it out of the first round.
Some notable other teams in the rankings: Tennessee comes in at #13, Louisville at #16 and Indiana at #17.
Kentucky and Louisville is the best rivalry in college sports
LeBron could play beyond next season – Bleacher Report
The Celtics believe Amari has a lot of skills needed in today’s NBA.
What do you think of these KenPom rankings? Who should be included that isn’t? Or who is included but shouldn’t be? Who should be higher or lower?
Recently, KenPom released its program ratings from 1997-2025, and in those rankings, Kentucky comes in 2nd, only behind Duke.
Best rivalry. Hands down.
Kansas, North Carolina, and Arizona round out the top 5, with Florida, Michigan State, and UCLA not far behind.
Ohtani throws fastest pitch of his career in third start this season – SI
Diving into the world of college hoops history, KenPom has quietly become the ultimate scoreboard for basketball geeks like me since ’97. What started off as a niche analytical haven has grown into the go-to hub for fans, coaches, and analysts hungry for deeper insights beyond the buzzer-beater highlights. Just dropped: the mega program rankings spanning nearly three decades up to 2025. And guess what? Kentucky sneaks in at number two, trailing only Duke, shaking up some well-worn narratives. With Kansas, North Carolina, and Arizona rounding out the top five, and unexpected entrants like Texas breaking into the top ten—this list begs a deeper look. It’s a map of college basketball’s dynasties and dark horses, prompting us all to debate who truly belongs where on this historic tier list. Ready to challenge the order or defend your favorite team’s spot? I’m all ears. LEARN MORE
Topuria KOs Oliveira win 2nd title – Yahoo
Since 1997, KenPom has been providing valuable college basketball analytics data.
Really interested to see Trent Noah in Year 2.
Cleveland viewed as winner in Lonzo Ball trade – CBS Sports
Dave Parker passes away – ESPN