UK’s Labissiere named SEC Co-Offensive Freshman of the Week after exploding for 26 points
Following a breakout 26-point performance in a 30-point victory over NJIT, Kentucky freshman forward Skal Labissiere was named the Southeastern…
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Keith Taylor: Briscoe records double-double, Wildcats a ‘different team’ when he’s on the court
Isaiah Briscoe added a new dimension to Kentucky’s lineup Saturday night and it showed. Briscoe, who sat out the Wildcats’…
Keith Taylor: Calipari looking for more toughness and fight following victory over Albany in season opener
Kentucky has never lost a season opener under John Calipari. The trend continued Friday night. Although not a blowout, the…
Kentucky leads Southeastern Conference by placing five on coaches’ preseason all-league teams
The Kentucky men’s basketball team led the Southeastern Conference with four players on the coaches’ preseason All-SEC teams, which were…
Keith Taylor: Calipari says lofty expectations a blessing as Kentucky ushers in new season
John Calipari embraces the challenge of coaching at Kentucky. Despite losing more than 80 percent of their scoring from last…
Jamie Vaught: Calipari, Wildcats have experienced many memorable moments in season-openers
Basketball season-opening memories. John Calipari hasn’t lost a single season opener at Kentucky. If UK, as expected, defeats Albany Friday…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky junior Derek Willis making a strong case to become a regular fixture in rotation
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Derek Willis is making a strong case to become a part of Kentucky’s rotation…
Jamie Vaught: Junior college transfer Mulder expects to provide Wildcats with a deep threat
With Kentucky losing a handful of stars from last season’s 38-1 squad, it would mean the Wildcats have lost 79…
Keith Taylor: Newcomer Jamal Murray a triple threat in Kentucky’s new-look, three-guard starting lineup
By Keith Taylor Special to the NKyTribune Kentucky debuted its new-look offense Monday night and newcomer Jamal Murray was the…
Jamie Vaught: Casey, Patterson give NBA Raptors a strong Big Blue Kentucky connection
When Dwane Casey’s Toronto Raptors tipped off their regular season Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, his National Basketball Association team…
Tyler Ulis shows why he’s Kentucky’s floor general with 15 assists, 10 points in blue-white exhibition
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It’s easy to see why Kentucky coach John Calipari considers Tyler Ulis as his…
Opening day NBA rosters include total of 21 of Calipari’s former Wildcats, including five rookies
The Kentucky men’s basketball team, the nation’s most prolific NBA player-producing program, once again leads the country by placing 21…
Calipari just wants to get his versatile Wildcats some time in the spotlight during Blue-White scrimmage
How John Calipari will deploy the diverse set of weapons at his disposal is one of the most debated questions…
Play it Again: Despite big roster turnover, Cats favored to capture yet another SEC title
Despite losing 85.9 percent of its scoring and 77.3 percent of its rebounding from the historic 38-1 Final Four team…
Calipari says allegations against rival Louisville not the norm in athletics, hopeful accusations untrue
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s basketball coach John Calipari and Louisville’s Rick Pitino aren’t the best of friends….
For third consecutive season, Calipari’s Wildcats find themselves at top of preseason poll
Kentucky will begin the season as the top-ranked team in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll for the third season in…
Calipari will be on hand to conduct post-position draw for top Breeders’ Cup races
University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari will draw post positions for two races at the Breeders’ Cup Post-Positon…
Jamie Vaught: Former UK star Padgett has a plan in mind for boosting mid-major Samford
Scott Padgett wants his Samford University basketball team to reach new heights by going to the NCAA Tournament every year,…
UK Basketball Notes: CBS Sports Classic tickets on sale; two Cats named to Watch List
Tickets to the 2015 CBS Sports Classic, a college basketball doubleheader featuring perennial powers Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State and…
Wildcats, Calipari welcome over 80 NBA scouts to nationally televised open practice session
For the second year in a row, Kentucky held an open preseason practice. For the second year in a row,…
Finger injury sidelines UK forward Willis, will not participate in NBA open practice combine
Kentucky men’s basketball junior forward Derek Willis will miss the next two weeks after suffering a finger injury on his…
Broken hand lands Wildcats’ junior guard Hawkins on the sidelines; practice available on ESPNU
Kentucky men’s basketball junior guard Dominique Hawkins will miss the next four weeks after breaking a bone in his right…