Tourney time: Starting over, Monk says Cats will be a ‘new team’ in the postseason
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Malik Monk is starting over. So is Kentucky. Coming off his worse performance of…
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Cats want to get off to a better start against Texas A&M in regular-season finale
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is developing a knack for comebacks. Despite the success rate, the Wildcats don’t…
Keith Taylor: Wildcats avenge loss to Gators, prove they’re still the team to beat in the SEC
Kentucky made a statement in a rematch with Florida Saturday and avenged an earlier-season blowout loss to the Gators in…
UK Notebook: Calipari wants to become more consistent in final week of regular season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows the regular season is winding down. Although the Wildcats have won…
Facing tough road encounter at Georgia, Calipari not convinced Cats have fully regained their swagger
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hopes Kentucky regains its competitive edge going into Saturday’s showdown at Georgia….
Keith Taylor: Transformed by reboot, Cats put together complete game in easy win over Vols
Kentucky is back to having fun again. Three weeks since an 82-80 setback to Tennessee that led to three losses…
Earlier-season loss to Vols a moment of growth for Cats, who seek better outcome in rematch
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Although Tennessee handed Kentucky its first Southeastern Conference setback of the season last month,…
Keith Taylor: Cats zero in on defense but fall apart in other areas in hard-fought 67-58 win over Alabama
TUSCALOOSA — Kentucky isn’t good at multi-tasking, but the Wildcats zeroed in on defense and used some clutch plays down…
Following a grueling week of practice, Calipari says Cats are headed in the right direction
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari liked the way his team responded from a three-hour marathon…
Keith Taylor: Cats reboot then revert to old habits down the stretch in 92-85 win over LSU
The reboot worked for 32 minutes. As it turns out, John Calipari may have to hit the reset button more…
Monk says Wildcats are in a ‘weird situation’ but overall team confidence remains high
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The past two weeks have been a learning experience for Kentucky. “It’s weird,” Kentucky…
Recent struggles continue for UK as Cats hit rock bottom in 88-66 loss at Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky isn’t at its best right now and it showed Saturday night in Gainesville….
Kentucky expecting usual tough atmosphere in first visit to Florida’s renovated O’Connell Center
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The name of the arena has changed, but eighth-ranked Kentucky is expecting the same…
Keith Taylor: Drawing from his favorite verse, Monk gives inspiring performance in win over Georgia
Malik Monk never stops believing. Even when things aren’t going well, Monk refers to his favorite Bible scripture found in…
After two straight losses, Calipari not ready to hit panic button, wants Cats to become empowered
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune John Calipari hasn’t given up on his team or hit the panic button. Coming…
Keith Taylor: Cats lacked toughness and defense down the stretch in loss to No. 2 Kansas
Kentucky just wasn’t tough enough to stop Kansas. The Wildcats proved they could compete with the Jayhawks and even held…
Keith Taylor: Kansas a must-win for UK in order to help secure top seed in NCAA tourney
Kentucky and Kansas. It doesn’t get any better in college basketball, especially in January. Traditionally the two powerhouses meet during…
Keith Taylor: Calipari wants Cats to get back to doing what’s right for team following loss to Vols
KNOXVILLE — Maybe Kentucky was looking ahead to its showdown with Kansas. Maybe the Wildcats simply didn’t heed John Calipari’s…
Now past the learning curve, Gabriel building his confidence and giving Cats boost in post
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Wenyen Gabriel has given Kentucky a boost during the past two weeks and the…
Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks
Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…
Team leader: Now a seasoned veteran, UK guard Briscoe the ‘heart and soul’ of the Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Ben Howland long to figure out who was the heartbeat of…
Keith Taylor: Unbeaten in the SEC, Cats still striving for greatness following win over Auburn
John Calipari isn’t ready to sit back and relax. As bad as he wants to empower his team, Kentucky isn’t…