One and Gone: UK’s Murray excited and anxious for the journey that awaits him in the NBA
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Jamal Murray has packed up his bow and arrow and is headed to the…
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Reaching a Consensus: Wildcat guard Tyler Ulis sweeps first-team All-American recognition
It’s official: Kentucky men’s basketball point guard Tyler Ulis is a consensus first-team All-American. Ulis earned the honors Tuesday after…
Billy Reed: It’s springtime in Indiana as Crean gives Hoosiers a team even Knight should be able to love
When Bob Knight was fired at Indiana in 2000, nobody expected him to go gently into the good night. That…
UK coach John Calipari says new NBA draft rule a ‘true win-win for the student athlete’
By Keith Taylor KyForward senior sports writer Kentucky’s entire eligible roster, including the walk-ons, declared for the NBA Draft Wednesday….
Looking ahead: Who’s staying? Who’s going? UK players ponder future as roster turnover looms
By Keith Taylor KyForward senior sports writer DES MOINES — Who’s staying? Who’s going? At this point, no decisions have…
Murray adds another honor, earns spot on U.S. Basketball Writers Freshman All-American team
One of the best freshman and one of the most prolific scorers in the country, freshman guard Jamal Murray was…
Jamie Vaught: Looking forward to a potential UK-Indiana matchup? Not so fast my friends
Yes, everyone is talking about a possible second-round matchup between border rivals Kentucky and Indiana on Saturday in the Big…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky moves past seeding snub, sets sights on making a run in NCAA Tourney
Kentucky hasn’t reached its peak, but appears to be getting closer to the pinnacle. The Wildcats (26-8) defeated Alabama, Georgia…
Ulis earns U.S. Basketball Writers All-America team berth, AP SEC Player of Year accolades
With one dazzling performance after another – the latest of which was an all-time unforgettable afternoon in the Southeastern Conference…
Wildcats assigned No. 4 seed in East Region, could face Indiana in second-round showdown
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Despite sharing the Southeastern Conference regular season championship with Texas A&M, then knocking off…
Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis has career-game, leads Kentucky to second straight SEC tourney title
NASHVILLE — The second time against Texas A&M was the charm for Kentucky. The Wildcats claimed their second straight Southeastern…
Keith Taylor: Georgia throws punch, UK fights back to oust Bulldogs from tourney, advance to finals
NASHVILLE — Georgia threw a punch at Kentucky. The Wildcats fought back and knocked the Bulldogs out of the Southeastern…
Billy Reed: In this year’s NCAA tournament, concept of upset is as out of date as old Chuck Taylors
I see that Holy Cross, which has a 14-19 record, has earned a spot in the NCAA basketball tournament by…
Keith Taylor: Confident Kentucky blasts LSU for share of SEC title, primed for postseason run
Kentucky is primed to make a run in the postseason. The Wildcats took care of business Saturday, defeating LSU 94-77…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky sets sights on SEC title in regular-season finale against ‘desperate’ Tigers
The Southeastern Conference race is far from over but all will be settled Saturday. Kentucky, currently in a two-way tie…
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…
Labissiere makes return to lineup, provides spark for Kentucky in 88-79 win over Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Skal Labissiere provided the spark Kentucky needed in its final road game of the…
Keith Taylor: Calipari revives ‘tweak’ talk in hopes of igniting late-season run for Wildcats
A late-season “tweak” carried Kentucky to the national championship game two years ago, where the Wildcats lost to Connecticut in…
Murray scores 33, but Kentucky fails to ‘ring the bell’ in 74-62 setback to Vanderbilt
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune For the third time this season, Jamal Murray eclipsed the 30-point mark but it…
Kentucky’s road to a second straight SEC regular-season title will be a bumpy ride
By Keith Taylor special to NKyTribune The road to a second-straight Southeastern Conference championship won’t be an easy path for…
Keith Taylor: Return of Alex Poythress gives Kentucky a boost in 78-53 win over Alabama
It’s crunch time and Alex Poythress knows it. After watching Kentucky’s 79-77 overtime loss at Texas A&M last weekend, Poythress…
Keith Taylor: Limping Kentucky taking ‘next man up’ approach to injury woes
Kentucky is far from being healthy and no one is feeling sorry for the Wildcats. “For some reason, it doesn’t…