Kentucky Coach Mark Pope expects second year with Wildcats to be ‘100 times better than last year’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today There’s something about Year No. 2. Although Mark Pope knew the assignment when he was…
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Coach Mark Pope says latest recruit Reece Potter ‘understands what it means to wear KY jersey’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Pope has officially added Reece Potter to his roster. Potter, a former standout at…
Keith Taylor: Wishing Travis Perry well as he takes his basketball journey to Ole Miss
Travis Perry did not mention transferring following Kentucky’s season-ending loss to Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament. The former Kentucky Mr….
Kentucky’s transfer portal players make visit to future home, have all ‘eyes on No. 9’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Four of Kentucky’s five incoming transfers got a glimpse of their future home last weekend….
Kentucky guard Travis Perry makes last-minute decision to enter transfer portal
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today At the 11th Hour, Kentucky guard Travis Perry shifted gears and entered the transfer portal….
Wildcat notes: Pope excited about transfer Denzel Aberdeen; Scott hires Sean Woods
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Pope is excited about the addition of Florida transfer Denzel Aberdeen. “Denzel is a…
Keith Taylor: Return of rivalry game with Indiana a welcome addition to UK’s non-conference schedule
I’ve always considered the Kentucky-Indiana rivalry a natural one that should be on each team’s non-conference schedule. That all changed…
Travis Perry ready to step into leadership role for Wildcats next season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Travis Perry didn’t take his first season at Kentucky for granted. “We approached each day,…
Keith Taylor: A road trip after UK’s loss to UT; rediscovering Milan Indiana’s David vs. Goliath history
Sometimes a road trip can lead you off the beaten path. Following Kentucky’s 78-65 loss to Tennessee in the Midwest…
Keith Taylor: UK Coach Mark Pope’s first season exceeds expectations; big things ahead
INDIANAPOLIS — Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s first assignment when he was hired as coach nearly a year ago was to…
Wildcats, Volunteers to meet for first time in NCAA tournament, winner gets berth in Elite Eight
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky and Tennessee have never met in the NCAA Tournament. Their first meeting in the…
Keith Taylor: New roster, new coach and meeting those Big Blue expectations
Kentucky is back in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. It’s been a long time coming for a program…
UK’s Koby Brea says Wildcats adopting ‘underdog mentality’ as they prepare for NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is one of the top 12 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Despite the placement…
Kentucky’s Otega Oweh delivers game-winner to send Cats past Sooners in SEC tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Otega Oweh has Oklahoma’s number. The Kentucky guard scored 27 points, including a driving layup…
Kentucky’s Otega Oweh carries Wildcats to blowout victory over LSU on Senior Night
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today LSU was no match for Kentucky on Tuesday night. The 19th-ranked Wildcats bounced back from…
Auburn rolls past ‘regressing’ Wildcats Saturday at Rupp to claim share of Southeastern Conference title
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Auburn coach Bruce Pearl wasn’t sure what to expect against Kentucky Saturday. “I was prepared…
Crimson Tide presents ‘new situation’ for Wildcat’s improving defense in Saturday’s rematch in Tuscaloosa
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Amid lineup changes and injuries, Kentucky has made strides on the defensive end of the…
Wildcats falter down the stretch in 82-78 loss at Texas
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky couldn’t stop Texas freshman sensation Tre Johnson Saturday night. Johnson scored 32 points to…
Wildcats limp into Texas, leaning on reserves, newcomers to carry the load against Longhorns
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky has proven it can win without its top players this season and the Wildcats…
Shorthanded Kentucky takes team approach to sweep Tennessee in ‘heroic effort’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It took a team effort for No. 15 Kentucky to complete a regular-season sweep of…
Lamont Butler’s return, strong defense boost Wildcats to 80-57 win over stuggling South Carolina
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky point guard Lamont Butler returned to the lineup and helped lead the Wildcats to…
Coach Mark Pope’s Wildcats looking ‘inward at each other’ to help deal with recent adversity
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats are searching from within to find answers after…