Kentucky Wildcats News: Will Eva Hudson return to UK Volleyball?

Kentucky’s Eva Hudson (7) celebrates scoring against UCLA in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament at Historic Memorial Coliseum. Dec 5, 2025 | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co

We are just a handful of days from the start of the season for Kentucky Volleyball.

After going undefeated in Southeastern Conference play, winning the SEC Tournament and finishing as the NCAA Tournament Runner-Up last December, the Wildcats are primed for another big year.

Kentucky sits at No. 3 in the AVCA Preseason Top 25 Coaches’ Poll and have been picked to win the SEC for a 10th consecutive time.

Head coach Craig Skinner was on-air with Larry Vaught — along with Jack Pilgrim — yesterday and was asked an interesting question that was followed by an even more interesting answer.

Skinner was asked if there was a way to get last year’s star outside hitter and 2025 SEC Player of the Year Eva Hudson back for a fifth season due to new court rulings regarding 5th year eligibility.

Well, well, well. @UKCoachSkinner did not give a straight up no on @SundayAMSports when asked by @JackPilgrimKSR if any way to get @evahud12 back for a 5th year with all these new court rulings. Wouldn't that be something pic.twitter.com/53aJEcVhFa

— Vaughts' Views (@vaughtsviews) August 16, 2026

He did not give a clear “no” even though it might be a challenge to jump through all of the hoops to have her back on the roster.

Hudson has already played a full year of professional volleyball with LOVB Atlanta.

Adding her back to a loaded roster that has also brought on Morgan Gaerte from Notre Dame would certainly be something.

Tweet of the Day

Pads were poppin’ in Kroger Field 💥 pic.twitter.com/JqBhnRyQSv

— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) August 16, 2026

September 5th can’t get here fast enough.

Headlines

Will Stein is testing WR Ja’Kayden Ferguson in fall camp – KSR

Coach is pumped.

Scottie Scheffler opens PGA Tour postseason with 8-shot victory – ESPN

Heck of a performance this weekend.

Za’Darius Smith is expected to end retirement, sign with Browns – KSR

Former Wildcat making a comeback.

Von Miller signing with Cowboys on 1-year deal, source says – ESPN

If this is it, should be a fun way to go out.

Stein welcomed back former Cat Wesley Woodyard with open arms – KSR

Love this so much.

Minnesota Vikings lose Adams for season due to knee injury – ESPN

MetLife turf claims another one.

Rajon Rondo’s son is working out with Tyrese Maxey – KSR

How cool is this?

Retired Aaron Donald works out for Rams for second time – ESPN

Feels inevitable at this point.