Suspension of budding UK star Epps shows importance Mitchell places on accountability
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Discipline versus on-court success: With Matthew Mitchell suspending star guard (and first-team All-Southeastern Conference…
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For UK’s returning trio of players, failed run at perfection is already last year’s news
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Although it’s technically April, and less than a month removed from the Final Four,…
Following final spring practice, Stoops sees signs Cats are developing into a winning team
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune In a sport that’s built off bone-crushing tackles and brute strength, going “through the…
UK spring football update comes with a quarterback position still unsettled
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Kentucky football is much like being a fan of the Chicago Cubs: “This is…
Seven Wildcats seek to realize their childhood dreams by moving on to NBA
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Plenty of memories about driveways crowded the Joe Craft Center men’s practice court on…
Kentucky’s historical run for perfection provided highest of highs and lowest of lows
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune As far as sports go, it’s always been all or nothing for me: either…
More mature Cauley-Stein prepares for move to the next level after loss to Wisconsin
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune From a small town in Kansas, to being disappointed in a 38-1 season at…
Perfect no more, Wisconsin brings an end to Kentucky’s dream season
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Kentucky basketball’s pursuit of perfection would have made for great cinema all along. But…
Very superstitious, writing’s on the wall, and it’s no wonder these Cats are 38-0
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Since not a whole lot has been…
Badgers mirror Cats’ calm, but both teams know when it’s time to ‘flip the switch’
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune When Kentucky unleashed a full-court press against Bob Huggins’ West Virginia team that was…
For Lyles, trip to Indianapolis for Final Four match with Badgers a dream come true
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Long before he tweeted pictures of an NCAA regional trophy, before he tweeted about…
Luck of the Irish runs out as top-ranked Kentucky now just two wins away from title
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune “Don’t miss,” Andrew Harrison told himself as he walked to the line for two…
Road to UK’s season of perfection had genesis in Bahamas exhibition defeat
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune CLEVELAND — The concrete answer for “how to beat Kentucky” requires a run-on sentence,…
‘Cats to West Virginia via 78-39 rout: Mountaineers should know better than to poke a Wildcat
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune What’s the old saying about what not to do around a sleeping wild animal?…
Former walk-on Floreal’s dance moves have become part of Wildcats’ pregame ritual
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Every team has its tics, its superstitions, its rituals. For the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats,…
In the midst of a down streak, Booker due for yet another breakout shooting stretch
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune In basketball, the worst part about shooting is its streakiness. But the best part…
Cincinnati’s ‘rough ‘em up’ strategy fails to slow Wildcats as streak marches on
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune If there is a style of play that No. 1 Kentucky hasn’t seen yet,…
Late-night start leaves UK yawning through first-round NCAA win over Hampton
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Kentucky players expected more from their performances in a 79-56 victory over Hampton Thursday…
It won’t come easy, but No. 1 Wildcats can see clear path to NCAA championship game
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune When it comes to basketball in March, nothing comes easily. But odds can be…
Wildcats leave the nets in place as Cauley-Stein explains to fans ‘we’re not done yet’
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Twenty minutes after Kentucky demolished Arkansas 78-63 to win its 28th SEC tournament title…
Clicking on all cylinders, No. 1 Wildcats cruise past Tigers for 33rd straight victory
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Karl-Anthony Towns grinned as he stepped into the circle. The ball was about to…
UK lightning doesn’t always strike quickly, but it always packs a heavy punch
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKTribune NASHVILLE — Sometimes it’s quick as a bolt of lightning, and sometimes the wind-up…