Wynyard hopes summer success in World Cup carries over this season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tai Wynyard hopes his experience overseas last summer leads to a breakout campaign this season….
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UK’s Richards loves soccer, but has developed a passion for basketball
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Nick Richards is a huge soccer fan. “Growing up in Jamaica, basically that’s everybody’s sport…
Calipari, Wildcats go about their business amid college recruiting scandal
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari was pressed to delve into the FBI investigation into several college basketball programs,…
Coach’s son Brad Calipari pushed harder while playing for his dad at Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari calls his coach dad and that’s the way John Calipari wants it to…
Cats show toughness late, use fake punt, two late field goals to overcome gritty Missouri
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky drained the fuel tank and will spend the next two weeks refueling following a…
Playing for ex-NBA star Hardaway helped Washington prepare for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today P.J. Washington was born in Louisville, but the Kentucky freshman doesn’t remember much more about…
Returnee Wenyen Gabriel changes mindset, overall focus going into second season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Once he slowed down, Wenyen Gabriel finally caught his breath. The Kentucky sophomore forward learned…
Hamidou Diallo has no regrets in returning, ready to lead young Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today This is the fourth in a series of stories and profiles taking a look at…
Aware of his stature, Calipari doesn’t play politics while in his seat as Kentucky coach
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories and profiles taking a look at this year’s Kentucky…
Calipari plans new wrinkles as young Wildcats prepare for ‘hard’ road this season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari knows what he is getting into this season. Although the Kentucky coach is…
Former Wildcat stars Davis, Wall earn All-NBA first- and third-team honors after media vote
Anthony Davis is back at the top. John Wall is now considered among the elite. So say the 100 media…
UK football team enters new phase of Stoops era, fifth-year coach ready to put foot on the gas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has entered a “new phase” of the Mark Stoops era. Going into his…
Incoming UK freshman guard Gilgeous-Alexander shines in annual Derby Festival Classic
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s future talent was on display last weekend, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snagging Most…
Kentucky defense makes big plays, offense sips bad ‘Kool-aid’ during scrimmage
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune LEXINGTON — Eddie Gran has been through several spring practice sessions during his long…
Cats respect NKU, want to keep winning streak going against Norse in NCAA opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune INDIANAPOLIS — De’Aaron Fox has never played in the NCAA Tournament but won’t be…
Keith Taylor: Repeating a tough task for Villanova as NCAA Tournament ushers in March Madness
Let the madness begin. The NCAA Tournament began Tuesday night as eight teams battled for four coveted spots in the…
SEC Tournament: Improved Arkansas welcomes rematch against top-seeded Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Back in the day, Arkansas and Kentucky were the top dogs in…
SEC Tournament: Monk still struggling but his UK teammates sense a breakthrough coming soon
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Malik Monk is struggling but Kentucky keeps right on winning. Coming off…
Keith Taylor: Wildcats avenge loss to Gators, prove they’re still the team to beat in the SEC
Kentucky made a statement in a rematch with Florida Saturday and avenged an earlier-season blowout loss to the Gators in…
Facing tough road encounter at Georgia, Calipari not convinced Cats have fully regained their swagger
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hopes Kentucky regains its competitive edge going into Saturday’s showdown at Georgia….
Keith Taylor: Transformed by reboot, Cats put together complete game in easy win over Vols
Kentucky is back to having fun again. Three weeks since an 82-80 setback to Tennessee that led to three losses…
Keith Taylor: Kansas a must-win for UK in order to help secure top seed in NCAA tourney
Kentucky and Kansas. It doesn’t get any better in college basketball, especially in January. Traditionally the two powerhouses meet during…