Keith Taylor: Remembering that first Wildcat basketball love from 40 years ago
Growing up in rural Madison County, we didn’t lack for anything. We had clothes to wear, a roof over our…
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UK coaches have served as father figures to many players — on and off the court — for decades
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve…
Former UK head coach Eddie Sutton dead at age 84; led Wildcats to 32-4 record in 1985-86
NKyTribune staff Former University of Kentucky basketball coach Eddie Sutton died at the age of 84 on Saturday. Sutton’s family…
Jamie Vaught: Remember the UK guy picked before Michael Jordan? Sam Bowie always a class act
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
Jamie Vaught: Many years later, Issel still an all-time favorite for UK basketball fans
This month will mark the beginning of my 43rd year in covering the storied University of Kentucky basketball program as…
A decade later, John Calipari says Kentucky still the “greatest of them all”
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It’s been a decade since John Calipari made his first appearance at Big Blue Madness…
Present and past: Calipari enjoys having former UK coach Joe B. Hall around program
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari always has someone watching his back and he doesn’t mind former Kentucky coach…
Rosters released for 2017 UK Legends Charity Game — excluding current NBA players
Rosters for the 2017 UK Legends Game, which will be held Aug. 25 in Rupp Arena in conjunction with the…
Jamie Vaught: He may be a bit biased, but Grevey likes watching former Wildcats playing in the NBA
For many years, Kevin Grevey has worked as a scout for NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers. And the ex-Kentucky Wildcat All-American…
Billy Reed: Imagining a Kentucky where Bevin decided to use governing style to ‘help’ our sports
Editor’s note: The following is a figment of the writer’s imagination. However, considering what’s happening these days in politics and…
Jamie Vaught: UK hoops past and present, former LSU boss Brown believes Hall deserved more credit
As you may recall, ex-LSU basketball coach Dale Brown discussed NCAA’s hypocrisy and the new book about the bureaucratic organization…
Jamie Vaught: A legendary figure, Rupp deserved more balanced portrayal by national media
Over several decades, there have been many national articles about Adolph Rupp and his 1965-66 Wildcats, popularly called “Rupp’s Runts.”…
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…
Looking back: Larry Conley, Joe B. Hall haven’t forgotten UK’s memorable tourney run in 1966
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Larry Conley hasn’t forgotten his last collegiate basketball game. “It seems like yesterday,” he…
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: 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,…
Sports Notes: Hot start for Wildcats pushes Calipari ahead of Rupp’s winning percentage
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune In the long, storied history that is Kentucky basketball, only four teams have won…