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John Calipari, former UK players shocked and saddened by death of L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant

January 27, 20200

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

June 12, 2019June 11, 20190

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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UK Notebook: Brad Calipari productive in his second foreign tour of career

June 1, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari enjoyed another summer tour with the Global Sports Academy. The Kentucky guard and…

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Former UK guard Hawkins ponders future as NFL teams seek interest in his talents

August 2, 2017August 1, 20170

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Dominique Hawkins is known for his basketball skills, but his football talents are getting a…

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Beyond one and done: Calipari creating a love for learning for current, former players

May 5, 2017May 4, 20170

By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari never wants his players to stop learning. “Our job as coaches…

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Ex-Wildcat Derek Willis chooses agent, starts preparing for next phase of basketball career

April 23, 20170

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Derek Willis is ready for the next phase of his career. Nearly…

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UK senior Hawkins visits elementary, middle school students in return to his hometown

April 21, 2017April 21, 20170

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Dominique Hawkins returned to his hometown Friday. The University of Kentucky senior…

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Hawkins doesn’t plan to get emotional, but could be ‘in trouble’ if his mom sheds a tear on senior night

February 27, 20170

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins wants to remembered as a player that gave it his all during…

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Hawkins’ confidence-level soars to an all-time high going into sunset of his UK career

February 20, 2017February 20, 20170

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Going into the sunset of his collegiate career, Dominique Hawkins has never felt more…

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Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks

January 21, 20170

Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…

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Hawkins putting in extra work, wants to ‘leave it all on the floor’ as UK career winds down

January 9, 20170

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins knows his time at Kentucky is winding down and is taking advantage…

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More than just another game, Kentucky-Louisville rivalry more meaningful to Hawkins, Willis

December 20, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune No one understands the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry more than Dominique Hawkins. “It means a little…

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Hawkins helps set tone for UK on defense in dominating win over Valparaiso

December 8, 2016December 8, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows he can rely on Dominique Hawkins to come through when his…

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Keith Taylor: Veteran Hawkins stepping up his game, helps lead Cats in Briscoe’s absence

November 25, 20160

When Kentucky needed a veteran to fill the void in the absence of Isaiah Briscoe, John Calipari turned to Dominique…

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Keith Taylor: De’Aaron Fox steals show, makes good first impression in Blue-White scrimmage

October 22, 2016October 22, 20160

De’Aaron Fox had a tough act to follow when he arrived at Kentucky. He made it look easy Friday night….

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UK guard Hawkins ‘attacking the basket and shooting shots’ as he gears up for senior season

October 19, 2016October 19, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune Dominique Hawkins spent the first three years of his career at Kentucky competing against…

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Keith Taylor: Father-son combos not a new trend at UK; Game times set for first three football games

June 8, 2016June 8, 20160

Brad Calipari won’t be the first player to play for his father at Kentucky. Three others — Herky Rupp, Sean…

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SEC Tournament: In March form, Dominique Hawkins making key contributions off the bench for UK

March 11, 2016March 12, 20160

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Dominique Hawkins is used to playing his best basketball in March. “I’m…

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Billy Reed: This year’s team is a personal favorite of all Cal’s teams — and there’s one who stands out

February 19, 2016February 19, 20160

Of John Calipari’s seven University of Kentucky basketball teams, the current one is my favorite. The reason is simple. It’s…

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Keith Taylor: Tennessee’s Barnes says UK will be a team to watch between now and March

February 1, 20160

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has taken note of Kentucky’s recent growth spurt that has propelled the Wildcats to three victories…

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Keith Taylor: Hawkins steps on big stage, scores career-high 13 in win over rival Louisville

December 26, 2015December 26, 20150

By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins embraces the big stage and it showed Saturday. Hawkins was the next…

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Keith Taylor: Kentucky-Louisville showdown ‘just another game’ for Hawkins, Wildcats

December 25, 2015December 24, 20150

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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