Keith Taylor: No longer overthinking, UK guard Briscoe regaining his shooting touch
Even when he was struggling, Isaiah Briscoe never lost confidence in his shooting. “I don’t think I lost it,” said…
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Poythress gets message, scores career high 25 points in UK’s 77-61 win over Alabama
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Alex Poythress got the message loud and clear and delivered a career performance to…
Keith Taylor: Calipari shoulders some of the blame for his team’s overall struggles
Traditionally, John Calipari’s teams have fared well on the road. However, this year has been a rare exception. Two of…
Jamie Vaught: Calipari says he’s pleasantly surprised by the development of Briscoe’s ‘terrific’ defense
Isaiah Briscoe is a very important player for UK who can do a lot of damage. As you may have…
Road woes: UK’s struggles away from home continue in 85-67 setback at surging LSU
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky hasn’t played well on the road this season. The trend continued with an…
Keith Taylor: Stopping LSU star Simmons main focus for UK in first SEC road game
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune In its Southeastern Conference opener, Kentucky shut down the league’s top scorer. Tonight, the…
Sports Notes: Calipari says freshman Labissiere may be showing signs of breaking out of funk
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Skal Labissiere long to remind Kentucky Wildcat fans what all the…
Keith Taylor: Ulis scores often but his defense steals the show in UK’s win over Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Tyler Ulis has developed a knack for scoring. His defensive skills are starting to…
Keith Taylor: Calipari expecting another ‘dogfight’ against Ole Miss in SEC opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune With the exception of an overtime win over Ole Miss, Kentucky had little trouble…
Billy Reed: Special New Year’s wishes for some — and peace, happiness for the rest of you
This is the time of year when lazy columnists get one out of the way by making New Year’s wishes…
Sports Notes: By any definition, Pitino’s exiting salute to UK fans took some shine off a great game
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune A few leftover ramblings from a great rivalry game that lived up to the…
Russ Brown: Win or lose, Pitino damaging his reputation with his ongoing acts of irresponsibility
LOUISVILLE — In the aftermath of Louisville’s 75-73 loss to Kentucky, UofL coach Rick Pitino is taking heat again. And…
Keith Taylor: Hawkins steps on big stage, scores career-high 13 in win over rival Louisville
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins embraces the big stage and it showed Saturday. Hawkins was the next…
Lee goes for the ‘kill,’ but comes up a bit short as Cardinals fall to Ulis-fueled Wildcats in thriller
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the last 30 minutes of another rip-roaring Louisville-Kentucky basketball game,…
It may not be a platoon system, but Louisville depth could be a factor against Kentucky
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It doesn’t reach the level of John Calipari’s platoon system with his…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky-Louisville showdown ‘just another game’ for Hawkins, Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins remembers the first time he experienced the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry. “I was so…
Billy Reed: UK-U of L rivalry game heaps additional stress on the already stressful holiday season
While our new Governor was merrily whacking away at his predecessor’s Executive Orders a few days ago, he should have…
Pitino looking forward to challenging Wildcats in Rupp Arena with a ‘gladiator mentality’
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — As previously noted, Rick Pitino hasn’t been available for his usual number…
Jamal Murray scores 33 but career outing not enough in No. 4 UK’s 74-67 loss to Ohio State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Jamal Murray did his part to keep fourth-ranked Kentucky from a total collapse, but…
Keith Taylor: Calipari says fourth-ranked Wildcats are still searching for an identity
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is searching for an identity. So is Ohio State. Both teams will look…
Jamie Vaught: Former Cat Mark Pope bringing his Utah Valley team back to Kentucky to face U of L
Random notes …. Mark Pope is coming to Louisville next week. That’s because the former UK hoops standout is the…
Keith Taylor: Calipari, Cats have faith in Labissiere, not worried about recent lack of production
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hasn’t lost faith in Skal Labissiere. “I love Skal,” the Kentucky coach…