Tough luck in Texas: Late technical dooms Kentucky in 79-77 overtime loss to Aggies
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s luck at Texas A&M ran out Saturday night at Reed Arena. In their…
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Lucky streak: Calipari hopes Wildcats will continue recent trend of success at Texas A&M
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has been lucky in its first two visits to Texas A&M. A year…
Keith Taylor: Willis turns in stellar performance with 25 points to lead Kentucky past Tennessee
Rick Barnes knew what to expect from Kentucky’s top two players but wasn’t sure about the rest of the team’s…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky hasn’t forgotten loss to Tennessee, eager to ‘get back’ at Volunteers
Isaiah Briscoe hasn’t forgotten what transpired the last time Kentucky played Tennessee. “We let one get away from us,” The…
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…
Keith Taylor: Top player in the nation? Calipari building a case for UK point guard Tyler Ulis
John Calipari is building a case for Tyler Ulis. The Kentucky coach not only thinks Ulis should be in the…
Keith Taylor: Georgia coach Mark Fox praises UK, says Cats ‘playing their best basketball’
Kentucky has struggled to find a level of consistency this season. Prior to an 80-61 win over Florida last Saturday,…
Keith Taylor: Murray puts on a scoring clinic with 35 points to lead Kentucky past Florida
Traditionally, Florida is Kentucky’s biggest threat in the Southeastern Conference. That was before Jamal Murray came along and former Gators…
Keith Taylor: Calipari, Wildcats ‘zero in’ on defense going into showdown with Florida Gators
John Calipari has been known to scale back on intense practices during the final month of the regular season. Such…
UK, Nike unveil updated logo, new football, special basketball uniforms introduced
University of Kentucky athletics unveiled an updated graphic identity in conjunction with its longtime partner, Nike at an event on…
Knoxville meltdown: Wildcats blow 21-point lead in shocking 84-77 loss to Tennessee
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari wanted to get out of Knoxville as fast as he…
Keith Taylor: Tennessee’s Barnes says UK will be a team to watch between now and March
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes has taken note of Kentucky’s recent growth spurt that has propelled the Wildcats to three victories…
UK encounters heavy ‘Phog’ down the stretch in 90-84 overtime loss at No. 4 Kansas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky took Kansas to the limit but couldn’t overcome the heavy “Phog” at Allen…
Calipari: UK’s showdown against No. 4 Kansas in SEC-Big 12 Challenge will be ‘just like March’
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky John Calipari knows how loud it can get inside Allen Fieldhouse. “It literally…
Keith Taylor: Veteran Derek Willis the ‘x-factor’ for UK in 88-54 rout of Missouri
It would be easy for Derek Willis to get caught up in his own hype but he’s “playing to win…
Keith Taylor: Renewed focus on defense has given UK a ‘sense of purpose’
After losing two of its first five Southeastern Conference games, Kentucky started getting defensive and it has shown during the…
Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis has good day at the office, leads UK past Vanderbilt
Tyler Ulis doesn’t come to an office dressed in a suit and tie but make no mistake, he’s the boss…
Keith Taylor: Calipari hopes confidence continues as UK returns to Rupp to face Vanderbilt
Kentucky got the road win it desperately needed at Arkansas and Wildcats coach John Calipari hopes the momentum carries over…
Bounce-back success: UK recovers from Auburn loss with 80-66 win at Arkansas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has been successful in bounce-back games under John Calipari and Thursday night was…
Keith Taylor: UK focused on making ‘winning plays’ going into showdown at Arkansas
Kentucky coach John Calipari has pinpointed a reason behind his team’s inability to put teams away this season. “Most of…
Keith Taylor: Calipari not in panic mode, sees a UK breakthrough on the horizon
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari isn’t worried about his struggling Wildcats. “I’m not panicked in…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky’s overall lack of consistency is driving Calipari ‘nutty’
After watching tape on his team’s 80-74 win over Mississippi State earlier this week, John Calipari was at a loss…