Jamie Vaught: Former UK assistant brings JMU to Rupp Friday; Pope addresses social media criticism
A few notes, observations, and thoughts on the opening week of the Kentucky men’s basketball season: • It’s going to be…
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Jamie Vaught: Notes and observations as Kentucky Basketball set to begin 2026-27 campaign
Notes and observations… • It was nice to see former Wildcat hoops standout John Pelphrey on the hardwood floor Wednesday night….
Jamie Vaught: Coach Will Stein’s ‘winning culture’ has Kentucky on track for magical season
The SEC has gone really wild this football season. It’s a dogfight loaded with stunning upsets as ranked teams beat…
Jamie Vaught: Echoes of College Station — bringing 2024 memories to Saturday’s UK-A&M game
In January of 2024, after several flight delays from Lexington via Detroit due to poor weather, my wife and I…
Jamie Vaught: First-year UK coach Will Stein faces an uphill battle with tough nine-game SEC schedule
As everyone knows, Kentucky has a new 36-year-old head football coach by the name of Will Stein, who came to…
Jamie Vaught: QB Kenny Minchey draws praise from UK coach Will Stein, looks forward to Cats’ Sept. 5 opener
Kenny Minchey was one of the three UK football players who participated in the recent SEC Media Day festivities held…
Jamie Vaught: Coach Kenny Brooks’ Wildcats could be set for magical run during March Madness
Kentucky women’s coach Kenny Brooks and his Wildcats have potential to become an incredibly special basketball team down the road….
Jamie Vaught: If Mark Pope’s Wildcats can remain healthy, it could be a fun winter for Big Blue Nation
Healthy. That is the key word for Kentucky to have a memorable campaign. If the team’s best players such as…
Jamie Vaught: Renewed clash between UK, Indiana revives memories IU firebrand Coach Bobby Knight
When I read or think about Indiana University basketball, I often ponder about legendary coach Bobby Knight. He was the…
Denzel Aberdeen, a pure athlete, is one of Kentucky’s weapons on the basketball floor
By Jamie H. Vaught Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is very deep this season with many weapons on the basketball floor….
Jamie Vaught: Takeaways from University of Basketball’s win over top-ranked Purdue and more
Some leftovers from UK’s impressive exhibition game victory over Purdue 78-65 Friday night and other stuff… • Former Auburn coach Bruce…
Jamie Vaught: A look at recently-published sports books to add to your fall reading list
Here’s a look at six new sports books to add to the fall reading list: • King Kelly Coleman: Kentucky’s…
Jamie Vaught: With nation’s fifth-toughest schedule, Cats have their hands full on quest for winning season
If Kentucky wants to have a winning regular season with a 7-5 record or better this fall, the Wildcats, now…
Jamie Vaught: UK’s passing offense needs work as Wildcats ready for Saturday’s matchup with Ole Miss
It was a beautiful sunny day at Kroger Field in Lexington where Kentucky stopped a very respectable Toledo team 24-16…
Jamie Vaught: Future of UK women’s basketball is bright, despite second round loss to Kansas State
The UK fans who attended the first and second rounds of NCAA women’s tournament definitely got their money’s worth this…
Jamie Vaught: A look at UK’s remaining schedule with tournament time right around the corner
March Madness is just around the corner. After Tuesday night’s 75-64 upset of No. 5 Tennessee in a Top 15…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky-Arkansas showdown February 1 will be emotional return to Rupp for Calipari, players
On the first day of February — a Saturday — Arkansas coach John Calipari will become the third former Wildcat…
Jamie Vaught: After stellar performances, anticipation is heightened for coming Kentucky-Tennessee showdown
Yes, I know that showdown is over three weeks away, but it’s sure going to be fun to watch the…
Jamie Vaught: Lipscomb coach has high praise for Mark Pope’s Wildcats following Tuesday’s win
Lipscomb coach Lennie Acuff was very impressed with Kentucky at Rupp Arena Tuesday night when the Wildcats roared to a…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh could make big impact for Wildcats this season
This 6-foot-4 junior guard, who wears number 00 on his Kentucky jersey, is going to be fun to watch this…
Jamie Vaught: After another ugly loss at home, Wildcats in danger of breaking bowl streak
It was a very frustrating and ugly night for the Wildcats, a 2.5-point favorite who dropped to a struggling Auburn…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky newcomer Jaxson Robinson a familiar face in SEC
Jaxson Robinson, who earlier this week was named to Preseason All-SEC Third Team, is the only newcomer on the UK…