John Calipari, former UK players shocked and saddened by death of L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Like thousands of basketball fans, teams and coaches across the nation, John Calipari was speechless…
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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,…
UK Notebook: Brad Calipari productive in his second foreign tour of career
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari enjoyed another summer tour with the Global Sports Academy. The Kentucky guard and…
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…
Hawkins’ confidence-level soars to an all-time high going into sunset of his UK career
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Going into the sunset of his collegiate career, Dominique Hawkins has never felt more…
Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks
Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…
Hawkins putting in extra work, wants to ‘leave it all on the floor’ as UK career winds down
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins knows his time at Kentucky is winding down and is taking advantage…
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…
Hawkins helps set tone for UK on defense in dominating win over Valparaiso
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows he can rely on Dominique Hawkins to come through when his…
Keith Taylor: Veteran Hawkins stepping up his game, helps lead Cats in Briscoe’s absence
When Kentucky needed a veteran to fill the void in the absence of Isaiah Briscoe, John Calipari turned to Dominique…
Keith Taylor: De’Aaron Fox steals show, makes good first impression in Blue-White scrimmage
De’Aaron Fox had a tough act to follow when he arrived at Kentucky. He made it look easy Friday night….
UK guard Hawkins ‘attacking the basket and shooting shots’ as he gears up for senior season
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune Dominique Hawkins spent the first three years of his career at Kentucky competing against…
Keith Taylor: Father-son combos not a new trend at UK; Game times set for first three football games
Brad Calipari won’t be the first player to play for his father at Kentucky. Three others — Herky Rupp, Sean…
SEC Tournament: In March form, Dominique Hawkins making key contributions off the bench for UK
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Dominique Hawkins is used to playing his best basketball in March. “I’m…
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: Tennessee’s Barnes says UK will be a team to watch between now and March
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has taken note of Kentucky’s recent growth spurt that has propelled the Wildcats to three victories…
Keith Taylor: Hawkins steps on big stage, scores career-high 13 in win over rival Louisville
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins embraces the big stage and it showed Saturday. Hawkins was the next…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky-Louisville showdown ‘just another game’ for Hawkins, Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins remembers the first time he experienced the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry. “I was so…
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