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…
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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…
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…
Kentucky’s Murray captures first Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week recognition
Kentucky freshman guard Jamal Murray was named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday after averaging a team-best…
After keying pair of wins, Kentucky sophomore Ulis named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week
Kentucky sophomore guard Tyler Ulis was named the Southeastern Conference Co-Player of the Week on Monday after leading Kentucky to…
Calipari picks up Alltech 2015 Humanitarian Award for helping others ‘reach their dreams’
Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari received Alltech’s prestigious 2015 Humanitarian Award on his home court at Rupp Arena on…
Naismith Coach of the Year Calipari adds Hall of Fame induction to list of accomplishments
Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari will join basketball’s fraternity of legends in September after being elected to the Naismith…
In the midst of a down streak, Booker due for yet another breakout shooting stretch
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune In basketball, the worst part about shooting is its streakiness. But the best part…
Late-night start leaves UK yawning through first-round NCAA win over Hampton
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Kentucky players expected more from their performances in a 79-56 victory over Hampton Thursday…
Pitino says it will take a perfect ‘Villanova performance’ to stop Wildcats in NCAA tourney
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–So who has the best chance among teams in the NCAA Tournament field to…
Clicking on all cylinders, No. 1 Wildcats cruise past Tigers for 33rd straight victory
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Karl-Anthony Towns grinned as he stepped into the circle. The ball was about to…
UK lightning doesn’t always strike quickly, but it always packs a heavy punch
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKTribune NASHVILLE — Sometimes it’s quick as a bolt of lightning, and sometimes the wind-up…
At least for this year, Cal, Cats all in on winning the SEC Tournament
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune It’s no secret that John Calipari detests conference tournaments. Three games in three days:…
Calipari earns SEC Coach of the Year honors; Cauley-Stein, Towns on all-league first team
Following an unprecedented undefeated regular season and the 46th Southeastern Conference championship in program history, the top-ranked Kentucky Wildcats captured…
Sports Notes: Cats’ shot at all-time school, SEC streak could be third win over Gators
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune One year ago, it was Florida running the table in the Southeastern Conference, winning…
Harrison twins have provided the spark behind Wildcats’ winning streak
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune As the Harrison twins go, so goes Kentucky basketball. The Wildcats will attempt to…
Jamie Vaught: SEC basketball fixture Joe Dean Jr. has fond memories of days at UK
Like his late famous father, Joe Dean Jr. is a fixture in SEC basketball. And the younger Dean has been…
Sports Notes: Kentucky just one of many state basketball teams chasing history this season
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky extended the second-longest winning streak in program history to 29 wins in a…
No. 18 Arkansas looks good on paper, but will it be enough to bring Wildcats down?
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune If you put Arkansas’ season statistics in a bubble, they would look well-balanced and…
Jamie Vaught: Even a team of SEC All-Stars might not be able to challenge these Cats
The Wildcats, with a historic 28-0 mark, are still rolling along, enjoying a season of mostly blowouts. No one in…
Sports Notes: Impressive numbers just keep piling up for record-setting Wildcats
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune A few leftover tidbits from Kentucky’s win over Auburn Saturday, the Wildcats’ 27th victory…
Calipari gets 100th win at Rupp as Wildcats slam Auburn to run streak to 27 in a row
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune You could say that No. 1 Kentucky won a basketball game on Saturday night….