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Kentucky Wildcats Projected No. 2 Seed in 2026 Bracketology

10/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Joe Lunardi's 2026 Bracketology projects the Kentucky Wildcats as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, with No. 15 North Alabama as the opponent.
This would be Kentucky's highest seed since 2022.
Coach Mark Pope signed a top-5 transfer class, including Jayden Quaintance and Jaland Lowe.
Kentucky is also expected to retain leading scorer Otega Oweh, who is testing NBA Draft waters.

History

Historical Context

The Kentucky Wildcats, a powerhouse in college basketball, earned a No. 2 seed in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, reflecting their strong legacy that includes five national championships and 36 tournament berths since 1978. Under Coach John Calipari, standout player Oscar Tshiebwe averaged 17.4 points per game, as the Wildcats continue to influence recruitment and transfer strategies in the sport.

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Story summary

Joe Lunardi's 2026 Bracketology projects the Kentucky Wildcats as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, with No. 15 North Alabama as the opponent.
This would be Kentucky's highest seed since 2022.
Coach Mark Pope signed a top-5 transfer class, including Jayden Quaintance and Jaland Lowe.
Kentucky is also expected to retain leading scorer Otega Oweh, who is testing NBA Draft waters.

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