Former UK star Monk completes pre-draft workouts, awaits future NBA destination
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Malik Monk is finished with his workouts and will now play the waiting game…
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Calipari gets first look at next year’s squad, prepares for Team USA tryouts, NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari got a glimpse of next year’s basketball team Monday night and…
Still Winning: Ex-Wildcat Darius Miller helps lead German team to third straight BBL championship
Already a professional at playing basketball, Darius Miller appears to be a pro at winning championships. The former Kentucky…
UK’s non-conference basketball schedule to feature seven new opponents next season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s non-conference men’s basketball schedule is set for next season. The Wildcats will take…
Long overdue: Calipari says it’s time for the SEC to shine nationally next season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The Southeastern Conference has been longing for respect nationality on the basketball floor for…
Keith Taylor: College basketball one part of Kentucky’s rich and deep heritage
Happy birthday, Kentucky. Once considered a part of Virginia, the Bluegrass State celebrates its 225th birthday as a Commonwealth Thursday….
Diallo withdraws from NBA Draft, can’t wait to play in UK jersey for first time next season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Hamidou Diallo never got the chance to play at Rupp Arena last year. He…
Former Wildcat stars Davis, Wall earn All-NBA first- and third-team honors after media vote
Anthony Davis is back at the top. John Wall is now considered among the elite. So say the 100 media…
Wildcats miss out on Bamba, but Calipari ‘ecstatic’ about three spring signees to complete class
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari’s newest recruiting class is now complete. Calipari and his coaching staff concluded…
UK’s Adebayo received an extra nudge from Calipari to remain in the NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune When he came to making a final decision regarding his future, former Kentucky forward…
UK’s Calipari updates his own bucket list, going 40-0, winning multiple titles still a goal
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari isn’t afraid to “dream big.” The Kentucky coach joined the Timeset app…
Heralded 5-star recruit Kevin Knox chooses UK over Duke, North Carolina and Florida State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune rida State. Knox, a senior at Tampa Catholic in Florida, averaged 28.9 points and…
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…
Keith Taylor: Calipari not afraid to let players take a chance and pursue professional career
It shouldn’t have been a surprise when Kentucky coach John Calipari gave Hamidou Diallo his blessing after the freshman guard…
Incoming UK freshman guard Gilgeous-Alexander shines in annual Derby Festival Classic
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s future talent was on display last weekend, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snagging Most…
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…
Keith Taylor: UK basketball roster taking a hit, but Cats will be loaded again next season
Kentucky won’t be replacing its entire basketball roster next season, but at least four of its top stars will be…
Briscoe declares for NBA Draft, will hire an agent; UK basketball career over after two seasons
After helping lead the Kentucky men’s basketball team to back-to-back Southeastern Conference championships (league and tournament) in 2016 and 2017,…
That’s Three: Bam declares for NBA Draft joining Fox and Monk, but won’t hire an agent
Kentucky men basketball freshman forward Bam Adebayo announced Wednesday that he plans to submit his name for the 2017 NBA…
High-scoring freshman guard Monk will end UK college career, add name to NBA Draft list
Following a historic scoring season that included more than a few record-breaking performances, freshman guard Malik Monk announced Tuesday that…
Kentucky’s Fox becomes first Cat to declare for NBA Draft, will hire an agent, forgo eligibility
After leading Kentucky to the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament titles as well as an appearance in the Elite Eight,…
Keith Taylor: Blaming referee for loss to UNC shows lack of class by small segment of UK fans
In a perfect world, Kentucky would be playing in the Final Four this weekend. The same could be said for…