Former University of Kentucky basketball stars Hawkins, Willis part of TBT Bluegrass Boys Squad
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be well-represented in The Basketball Tournament next month. Former Kentucky players Derek Willis,…
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Former UK guard Hawkins ponders future as NFL teams seek interest in his talents
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Dominique Hawkins is known for his basketball skills, but his football talents are getting a…
Beyond one and done: Calipari creating a love for learning for current, former players
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari never wants his players to stop learning. “Our job as coaches…
Ex-Wildcat Derek Willis chooses agent, starts preparing for next phase of basketball career
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Derek Willis is ready for the next phase of his career. Nearly…
UK senior Hawkins visits elementary, middle school students in return to his hometown
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Dominique Hawkins returned to his hometown Friday. The University of Kentucky senior…
Hawkins doesn’t plan to get emotional, but could be ‘in trouble’ if his mom sheds a tear on senior night
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins wants to remembered as a player that gave it his all during…
More than just another game, Kentucky-Louisville rivalry more meaningful to Hawkins, Willis
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune No one understands the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry more than Dominique Hawkins. “It means a little…
Keith Taylor: On a mission, Willis gives young Wildcats soothing presence in season-opener
Kentucky coach John Calipari didn’t want to start four freshmen Friday night and turned to Derek Willis to provide the…
Keith Taylor: Ex-Cat Darius Miller ends the season winner; Lee to finish college career at Cal
Darius Miller ended the season a winner. The former Mason County and University of Kentucky standout led the Brose Baskets…
Billy Reed: This year’s team is a personal favorite of all Cal’s teams — and there’s one who stands out
Of John Calipari’s seven University of Kentucky basketball teams, the current one is my favorite. The reason is simple. It’s…
Keith Taylor: Willis turns in stellar performance with 25 points to lead Kentucky past Tennessee
Rick Barnes knew what to expect from Kentucky’s top two players but wasn’t sure about the rest of the team’s…
Keith Taylor: Veteran Derek Willis the ‘x-factor’ for UK in 88-54 rout of Missouri
It would be easy for Derek Willis to get caught up in his own hype but he’s “playing to win…
Bounce-back success: UK recovers from Auburn loss with 80-66 win at Arkansas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has been successful in bounce-back games under John Calipari and Thursday night was…
Keith Taylor: Calipari expecting another ‘dogfight’ against Ole Miss in SEC opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune With the exception of an overtime win over Ole Miss, Kentucky had little trouble…
Keith Taylor: Calipari, Cats have faith in Labissiere, not worried about recent lack of production
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hasn’t lost faith in Skal Labissiere. “I love Skal,” the Kentucky coach…
Keith Taylor: Briscoe records double-double, Wildcats a ‘different team’ when he’s on the court
Isaiah Briscoe added a new dimension to Kentucky’s lineup Saturday night and it showed. Briscoe, who sat out the Wildcats’…
Keith Taylor: Calipari looking for more toughness and fight following victory over Albany in season opener
Kentucky has never lost a season opener under John Calipari. The trend continued Friday night. Although not a blowout, the…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky junior Derek Willis making a strong case to become a regular fixture in rotation
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Derek Willis is making a strong case to become a part of Kentucky’s rotation…
Finger injury sidelines UK forward Willis, will not participate in NBA open practice combine
Kentucky men’s basketball junior forward Derek Willis will miss the next two weeks after suffering a finger injury on his…
Opportunity knocks and Hawkins answers the call, but Willis remains in limbo
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Dominque Hawkins’ smile on Tuesday night was about as wide as Willie Cauley-Stein’s wingspan….