The Rupp Report: A Kentucky Basketball Podcast

In Episode 24 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill break down Kentucky’s 82–63 loss to Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, a game where an early Wildcats lead slipped away amid turnovers and a dominant Cyclones second half. After analyzing what went wrong on the court and what this result reveals about Mark Pope’s team, the conversation turns to the offseason: roster r...

In Episode 22 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill react to Kentucky’s thrilling overtime win over Santa Clara in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, breaking down how the Wildcats survived and advanced in one of the most intense games of the day. The guys dive into Kentucky’s late-game execution, key adjustments, and the clutch performances that ultimately swung the game in t...

In Episode 22 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill react to the official March Madness bracket and preview the round of 64 showdown between the 7-seed Kentucky Wildcats and the 10-seed Santa Clara Broncos. The guys break down Santa Clara’s strengths, why the Broncos are a trendy upset pick and what Kentucky must do on both ends of the floor to avoid an early exit and keep their tour...

In Episode 21 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell preview Kentucky’s path in the 2026 SEC Tournament, breaking down the Wildcats’ first-round matchup with LSU and discussing how UK can take advantage of the Tigers. The guys also debate Kentucky’s decision not to practice at Bridgestone Arena, look back at the Wildcats’ close win over LSU earlier this season, and examine the potenti...

In Episode 20 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill break down Kentucky’s tough loss to Texas A&M, diving into what went wrong, where the execution faltered, and how the Aggies were able to control key stretches of the game. They also preview Kentucky’s regular season finale against Florida, outlining what needs to change before heading into the SEC Tournament. With postseason positi...

In Episode 19 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill break down Kentucky basketball extending its losing streak to three with a tough loss to the Auburn Tigers before bouncing back with a much needed win over South Carolina to steady the season. The guys dive into what went wrong during the skid, how Kentucky responded to stop the slide and what signs point to the Cats regaining momen...

In Episode 18 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill talk Kentucky basketball hitting a tough stretch with back-to-back losses to Florida and Georgia despite career performances from Collin Chandler and Otega Oweh. The guys also break down what went wrong, why big individual nights weren’t enough to secure wins and where the defensive breakdowns and late-game execution cost the Cats....

On Episode 17 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell break down Kentucky’s electric home win over Tennessee to complete the season sweep of the Vols, highlighting the atmosphere inside Rupp Arena, the key plays that swung the game and the performances that powered the Wildcats to another rivalry statement. The guys discuss what the sweep says about this team’s growth, how it impacts K...

On Episode 16 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell break down Kentucky’s upset win over Former Wildcats head coach John Calipari and No. 15 Arkansas, highlighting the energy, execution and key performances that powered the Wildcats to a statement victory in Fayetteville. The guys also look ahead to upcoming matchups against Oklahoma and No. 25 Tennessee, discussing potential challen...

In Episode 15 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell break down Kentucky’s fifth straight SEC win, highlighting victories over Texas and Ole Miss and the consistency, execution and momentum driving the Wildcats’ surge in conference play. The guys also preview upcoming matchups against No. 18 Vanderbilt and No. 15 Arkansas, discussing key storylines, matchup concerns and what Kentucky...

In Episode 14 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell break down Kentucky’s thrilling comeback wins over LSU and Tennessee, highlighting the adjustments, late-game execution and mental toughness that fueled the Wildcats’ massive wins. The guys also preview upcoming SEC matchups against Texas and Ole Miss, discussing key storylines, matchup concerns and what Kentucky must do to keep bui...

In Episode 12 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell break down Kentucky’s bounce-back win over Mississippi State after a rough start to SEC play. The guys discuss what changed from previous games, which players stepped up when the Wildcats needed a response, and what the performance says about Kentucky moving forward in conference play. Plus, a look ahead to Wednesday night’s matchup...

In episode 12 of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell dive into the growing NCAA eligibility debate following James Nnaji’s return to college basketball at Baylor. The guys discuss what the situation says about the NCAA’s rule enforcement, why it raises major questions about consistency, fairness and how if handled incorrectly college basketball could change for the worst. Plus, a mini...

In Episode 11 of The Rupp Report, we break down Kentucky’s impressive wins over #22 St. John’s and Bellarmine, highlighting the standout player performances and continued growth across the roster. The Wildcats showed balance on both ends of the floor, finding ways to score while tightening up defensively as momentum builds. We also turn the page to SEC play, previewing Kentucky’s conference opener...

In this episode of The Rupp Report, Israel Schill and Tyler Russell break down Kentucky’s big win over Indiana and the continued growth of leadership on the floor. The guys discuss what stood out from the Wildcats’ performance and how those improvements could carry forward. Plus, a preview of Kentucky’s upcoming matchup with St. John’s and what it could reveal as conference play approaches. Tune i...

In Episode 9 of The Rupp Report, Tyler Russell and Israel Schill break down Kentucky’s tough loss to Gonzaga, a game that once again slipped away in the final minutes. The guys dive into what went wrong late, how the offense stalled, and why the Bulldogs exposed familiar issues. Then they turn to the moment everyone’s talking about: Mark Pope flipping the switch when he benched Garrison, the rippl...

In Episode 8 of The Rupp Report, hosts Tyler Russell and Israel Schill dive into Kentucky’s 67-64 loss to North Carolina, a game that dropped the Cats to 0–3 in ranked matchups. The guys break down what went right (if any), what keeps holding Kentucky back late in these big games and the bigger-picture implications as the season starts to take shape. Then they look ahead to Friday’s showdown with...

In Episode 7 of The Rupp Report, hosts Tyler Russell and Israel Schill break down Kentucky’s dominant 50-point win over Tennessee Tech and what it revealed about the Wildcats trend in the right direction. Then the guys look ahead to a brutally tough December slate featuring four ranked opponents, and discuss what Kentucky needs to tighten up to survive one of the nation’s hardest non-conference ru...

In this week’s episode of The Rupp Report, hosts Tyler Russell and Israel Schill dive deep into Kentucky basketball’s second tough loss of the season, this time falling short against Michigan State. The guys unpack what might be going on inside the Kentucky locker room, from on-court inconsistencies to potential chemistry concerns, and discuss whether it’s time for fans to worry or stay patient. T...

In this week’s edition of The Rupp Report, hosts Tyler Russell and Israel Schill break down Kentucky basketball’s tough loss at the hands of their rival Louisville Cardinals. The guys also discuss what they liked and didn't like in the loss as well as what the Jaland Lowe reinjured shoulder means for the team. They also preview Kentucky’s upcoming matchups against Eastern Illinois ahead of their t...

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