North Carolina’s Williams admires Calipari’s ability to recruit and win with one-and-done talent
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari has no secret ingredient when it comes to recruiting. The Kentucky coach…
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Calipari talks about his time at Memphis, but he’s more concerned about matchup against UCLA
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune MEMPHIS — John Calipari hasn’t forgotten his time at Memphis. Calipari, who compiled a…
UK announces two-year contract extensions, pay increases for both Calipari and Stoops
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Calipari and football head coach Mark Stoops have each agreed to two-year extensions to…
NCAA Rematch: Kentucky gets a second chance to take down UCLA, Alford in NCAA Sweet 16
By Keith Taylor NKyTribune senior sports writer The competition will only get tougher for Kentucky when the Wildcats resume their…
Keith Taylor: Cats haven’t reached peak, but winning is all that matters this time of year
INDIANAPOLIS — Northern Kentucky gave Kentucky its best punch. The Wildcats overcome the Norse and survived and moved on to…
Billy Reed: Congrats to Norse for milestone, but do any of the regionals have a shot to make Final Four?
It’s a terrific achievement for Northern Kentucky University to make the NCAA Division-I Basketball Tournament the first year its team…
NKU in the NCAA: Norse preparing for first foray into March Madness, Friday match with in-state rival Cats
The 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, affectionately known as March Madness, has kicked off, and South Region No. 15-seed Northern…
Jamie Vaught: Lots of Bluegrass color in NCAA Big Dance field beyond just UK and UofL
There are lots of representatives from the state of Kentucky in the Big Dance beyond just UK and U of…
Kentucky not looking beyond NKU, takes game-by-game approach into NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Despite the loaded South Region bracket, Kentucky isn’t worried. The Wildcats are taking a…
SEC Tournament: Calipari expecting another ‘war’ as Cats take on Georgia for 3rd time
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Georgia is on a roll and Kentucky will have to beat the…
Hawkins doesn’t plan to get emotional, but could be ‘in trouble’ if his mom sheds a tear on senior night
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins wants to remembered as a player that gave it his all during…
Cats, Gators battle for SEC supremacy in high stakes showdown between conference co-leaders
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It doesn’t get any bigger with one week remaining in the regular season. Southeastern…
UK Notebook: Calipari wants to become more consistent in final week of regular season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows the regular season is winding down. Although the Wildcats have won…
Adebayo records first double-double in SEC play to lead Cats to 72-62 win over Missouri
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Struggling Missouri surprisingly gave No. 11 Kentucky all it could handle, but the Tigers…
Keith Taylor: Fox, Cats get tough down the stretch to overcome gritty Bulldogs
ATHENS — Georgia threw its best punch at Kentucky, but the Wildcats fought back. Kentucky countered J.J, Frazier’s career-high performance…
Facing tough road encounter at Georgia, Calipari not convinced Cats have fully regained their swagger
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hopes Kentucky regains its competitive edge going into Saturday’s showdown at Georgia….
Leading the Way: Nine former Wildcats participating in NBA All-Star Weekend showcase
The Kentucky men’s basketball team will make its annual presence felt at NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans with nine…
Keith Taylor: Transformed by reboot, Cats put together complete game in easy win over Vols
Kentucky is back to having fun again. Three weeks since an 82-80 setback to Tennessee that led to three losses…
Jamie Vaught: Despite limited playing time, Mulder becoming a productive performer for Cats
Unlike the 2015-16 campaign which saw Mychal Mulder play in a very limited role at Kentucky with a total of…
Earlier-season loss to Vols a moment of growth for Cats, who seek better outcome in rematch
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Although Tennessee handed Kentucky its first Southeastern Conference setback of the season last month,…
Following a grueling week of practice, Calipari says Cats are headed in the right direction
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari liked the way his team responded from a three-hour marathon…
Keith Taylor: Cats reboot then revert to old habits down the stretch in 92-85 win over LSU
The reboot worked for 32 minutes. As it turns out, John Calipari may have to hit the reset button more…