Jamie Vaught: Big Blue has featured role in ESPN sportscaster Spake’s personal highlights reel
With her job as one of the more respected sideline reporters, Shannon Spake has been covering lots of UK basketball…
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Jamie Vaught: Dean calls Ulis All-American, says road to SEC title runs through Lexington
It is definitely an exciting time to be a Kentucky Wildcat or SEC fan as March Madness nears. With less…
Jamie Vaught: Former UK coach Gillispie keeping mum about his success at Texas junior college
Billy Clyde is back! His Ranger College team in Texas is doing wonders in junior college basketball this season, compiling…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky native Matt Figger playing a key role in South Carolina’s basketball resurgence
South Carolina, which faces UK on Saturday, Feb. 13, has been playing winning basketball this season, going all the way…
Jamie Vaught: Top U.S. court system administrator Duff relishes history he shares with Big Blue
While Jim Duff is probably better known for his current role as the top administrator of the U.S. Courts system…
Jamie Vaught: Former Cat Pursiful keeps his congregation entertained with stories about Rupp
A basketball star for Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky Wildcats during the early 1960s, Larry Pursiful has been doing a lot of…
Jamie Vaught: South Carolina’s Staley, UK’s Mitchell close to joining ranks of nation’s elite coaches
When I think about women’s college basketball, Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt and Andy Landers are some of the names that…
Jamie Vaught: Calipari says he’s pleasantly surprised by the development of Briscoe’s ‘terrific’ defense
Isaiah Briscoe is a very important player for UK who can do a lot of damage. As you may have…
Jamie Vaught: Blanton Collier overcame hearing barrier to become successful coach
When I was a very young kid growing up in Science Hill, Ky., my dad and I would watch professional…
Jamie Vaught: Former Cat Mark Pope bringing his Utah Valley team back to Kentucky to face U of L
Random notes …. Mark Pope is coming to Louisville next week. That’s because the former UK hoops standout is the…
Jamie’s Bookshelf: Entertaining reads for the reader on your holiday gift list — plenty to choose from
By Jamie H. Vaught Special to NKyTribune First of two parts Are you ready to browse for entertaining new books,…
Jamie Vaught: Former Wildcats’ coach Yow recalls fond memories of UK, Lexington … and Joe B. Hall
Remember the old days when UK women’s basketball team, then known as the Lady Kats, had freshman star players like…
Jamie Vaught: EKU’s McHale excited to bring Colonels’ fast-paced offensive attack to Rupp Arena
Last April, when Dan McHale was hired to take over Eastern Kentucky University’s hoops program as the new head coach,…
Jamie Vaught: Bell County product Morris adjusting well to pace, new role with Mitchell’s Wildcats
Over the years, UK has had a handful of Kentucky “Miss Basketball” players who went on to have productive careers…
Jamie Vaught: Versatile UK freshman Labissiere hard to compare to other Wildcat big men
Even though he didn’t play well against a tough Duke team in Chicago Tuesday night because of foul trouble, getting…
Jamie Vaught: Calipari, Wildcats have experienced many memorable moments in season-openers
Basketball season-opening memories. John Calipari hasn’t lost a single season opener at Kentucky. If UK, as expected, defeats Albany Friday…
Jamie Vaught: Junior college transfer Mulder expects to provide Wildcats with a deep threat
With Kentucky losing a handful of stars from last season’s 38-1 squad, it would mean the Wildcats have lost 79…
Jamie Vaught: Casey, Patterson give NBA Raptors a strong Big Blue Kentucky connection
When Dwane Casey’s Toronto Raptors tipped off their regular season Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, his National Basketball Association team…
Jamie Vaught: So close to being undefeated, Stoops likes his team’s attitude and approach
Kentucky could have been 6-0 at this point? Really? Yes, the football Wildcats are that close to being undefeated, but…
Jamie Vaught: Former UK star Padgett has a plan in mind for boosting mid-major Samford
Scott Padgett wants his Samford University basketball team to reach new heights by going to the NCAA Tournament every year,…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky alum Lochmueller will have a different rooting interest Saturday as EKU AD
Steve Lochmueller is a familiar name in Kentucky. Most people know about him through his early days when the 6-7…
Jamie Vaught: Wildcats’ ever-improving defense could provide the difference against Mizzou
Less three weeks ago, after UK had kicked off its football campaign with a 40-33 victory over Louisiana Lafayette, many…