It looks like this “BREAKING” news is circulating on Facebook posts, but there’s no verification from ESPN or any reputable sports media outlet that Kentucky’s men’s basketball cheerleading squad has been named the “World’s Best” by ESPN. Here’s what the evidence shows:
1. The claims originate from unverified Facebook group posts with no backup from ESPN’s official channels .
2. ESPN has not published any articles, features, or official rankings naming UK cheerleaders as the world’s best.
3. Historically, the Kentucky cheerleading squad has been a top UCA national champion—winning 24 Division-I titles—but that success is in competition, not an ESPN world ranking .
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✅ What we do know:
UK Cheer is one of the most decorated squads in U.S. college cheerleading, with 24 UCA national championships .
They consistently appear in national competitions and receive media exposure, but no ESPN award has been reported beyond competition coverage .
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Bottom line:
This viral rumor seems to be false or misleading. There’s no record of ESPN formally awarding UK Cheer the title of “World’s Best.”
If you’d like, I can:
Keep an eye out for any official announcements or recognitions.
Provide more info on UK Cheer’s legitimate achievements and competitive accolades.
