NKU men sign Highlands standout Vinson, Bowling Green star Mason; Norse women add four recruits
NKyTribune staff Highlands High School standout Sam Vinson signed a national letter of intent with Northern Kentucky University on Wednesday….
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Former Scott HS standout off to torrid start at Georgetown (Ky.); Thomas More game postponed
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Former Scott High School basketball star Jake Ohmer is scoring points in bunches for…
Louisville guard Minlend sidelined six weeks with knee injury; suffered sprained MCL in practice
By Kenny Klein University of Louisville University of Louisville transfer guard Charles Minlend will be sidelined for six weeks after suffering a…
Heralded UK freshman Boston brings swagger to court; Cats open against Morehead State on Nov. 25
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky freshman Brandon “BJ” Boston will never forget his first visit to Rupp…
Calipari says schedule ‘great test’ for youthful Wildcats; UK plays host to Morehead State on Nov. 25
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s basketball schedule is finally set. The Wildcats unveiled a schedule that will feature nine…
UK’s Big Blue Madness returns to Memorial Coliseum; TV-only basketball event set for Nov. 20
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Big Blue Madness is returning to its roots with a twist this year. For the…
Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr glad to be part of ‘winning culture’ at Kentucky in final season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Olivier Sarr couldn’t turn down an opportunity to play for Kentucky and waiting for a…
Batte pours in 24 points, Thomas More opens season with 65-59 win over Taylor (Ind.) on Friday
NKyTribune staff Ryan Batte scored 18 of his game-high 24 points in the first half as Thomas More opened the…
Incoming UK basketball transfers Sarr, Toppin jump for joy after getting news of immediate eligibility
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Incoming University of Kentucky transfers Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin jumped for joy after receiving…
Creighton graduate transfer Mintz says choosing UK ‘one of the best decisions that I’ve ever made’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Davion Mintz isn’t looking back on his decision to play one more season of collegiate…
Calipari says date set for UK-Louisville game; UK coach has other options if Mack, UofL opt out
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The date and time is set for Kentucky’s annual rivalry game with Louisville this season….
Newport Independent Schools reopen in-person classroom instruction Sept. 29; fall sports to proceed
The Newport Independent Schools will reopen in-person classroom instruction on Sept. 29 and proceed with the district’s fall sports schedule,…
UK’s Calipari says Wildcats ‘pretty well in order’ while living in a bubble guarding against pandemic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari doesn’t mind living in a bubble and said…
Indiana assistant Bruiser Flint emerges as possible replacement for departing Kenny Payne at UK
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It may not take long for John Calipari to find a new assistant coach. Less…
Western Kentucky players, coaches happy to be back on campus with a ‘little bit of basketball’ normalcy
When the Western Kentucky University men’s basketball team returned from the canceled Conference USA Tournament in March, things changed rapidly…
Five former UK players make cut for NBA Combine; withdrawal date for NBA Draft is Aug. 3
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A list of potential invites to the NBA Combine has been compiled and includes five…
NBA restarts season with 17 former UK players on rosters; campaign resumes July 30 from Orlando
Even under unique circumstances with several teams not playing in the NBA restart, the University of Kentucky will still have…
Don Owen: Bellevue native Steve Ridder continues to make hoops history, but never forgets his past
Remember that lanky kid from Bellevue High School named Steve Ridder? You know, the star basketball player who helped Bellevue…
WKU adds Davidson transfer Luke Frampton to roster; led Atlantic 10 in 3-pointers as a freshman
Western Kentucky University head coach Rick Stansbury has announced the signing of transfer Luke Frampton from Davidson. Frampton, a 6-foot-5…
Eddie Sutton lived ‘full life’ amid triumphs, troubles; short tenure at UK rocked by 1989 recruiting scandal
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Eddie Sutton’s short tenure at the University of Kentucky was rocked by a recruiting scandal…
WKU recruit Dayvion McKnight named Kentucky Mr. Basketball; averaged 20 points, 8.1 rebounds
Western Kentucky University signee Dayvion McKnight received the state’s top high school hoops honor Sunday, as the guard was named…
Now back on campus, Louisville’s Williamson understands importance of following virus protocols
By Kenny Klein University of Louisville University of Louisville forward Samuell Williamson is glad to be back on campus with…