Early SEC wins gave UK confidence the Wildcats needed to reach the postseason
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Blake McClain couldn’t pinpoint a turning point but has an idea when Kentucky turned…
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Keith Taylor: Setback to UCLA will serve as an early learning experience for Kentucky
John Calipari wanted to see how his team would respond against an even-matched foe and the result wasn’t exactly what…
Top-ranked Kentucky expecting a shootout against No. 11 Bruins in marquee showdown
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins hasn’t forgotten last year’s 87-77 loss to UCLA but doesn’t expect the…
Keith Taylor: A ‘special’ talent, UK point guard Fox making great strides on both ends of court
Now that he’s part of the program De’Aaron Fox admits it’s not easy being a point guard at Kentucky. “It’s…
Keith Taylor: UK closing the gap against rival Louisville, seeks series breakthrough
Kentucky has closed the gap in its rivalry with Louisville during the past two seasons but has failed to seal…
Keith Taylor: UK freshman Bam Adebayo getting ‘closer and closer’ to a breakthrough performance
Kentucky coach John Calipari knows Edrice “Bam” Adebayo is on the brink of a breakthrough. The freshman forward came close…
Keith Taylor: UK gets expected but ‘significant’ win over Austin Peay to earn ticket to postseason
Kentucky is bowl bound. The Wildcats (6-5) notched their elusive sixth victory of the season with a 49-13 rout of…
Keith Taylor: Stoops says UK in ‘no position to overlook anybody’ not even winless Austin Peay
Austin Peay is winless, but if you ask Kentucky coach Mark Stoops, the struggling Governors can be a dangerous opponent….
Monk’s breakthrough performance leads second-ranked Kentucky past Michigan State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky passed its first test of the year with ease Tuesday night. Malik Monk…
Keith Taylor: Top 25 showdown against Michigan State in MSG a ‘hard deal’ for Kentucky
After opening the season with two lopsided victories, Kentucky faces its first big test of the season against Michigan State…
Keith Taylor: Even when shots aren’t falling, Adebayo focused on doing little things to help Wildcats
When the shots weren’t falling, Bam Adebayo never worried and did the little things necessary to stay on the court…
Kentucky piles up yards but can’t keep pace with Dobbs in 49-36 loss to Tennessee in SEC finale
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune KNOXVILLE — Kentucky will have to wait a little while longer before it can…
Keith Taylor: On a mission, Willis gives young Wildcats soothing presence in season-opener
Kentucky coach John Calipari didn’t want to start four freshmen Friday night and turned to Derek Willis to provide the…
Kentucky regroups from loss to Georgia, eyes first win at Tennessee since 1984 in SEC finale
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has had six days to get over a heartbreaking loss to Georgia and…
Briscoe embraces leadership role, in a better state of mind going into sophomore season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Isaiah Briscoe has changed his mindset and hopes the renewed confidence carries over into…
Speedster Fox, second-ranked Wildcats bury Asbury in final exhibition tuneup of the season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Speed kills and De’Aaron Fox buried Asbury with his quickness Sunday night. The freshman…
Still trying to find a comfort zone, freshman Wenyen Gabriel glad to be a Wildcat
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Wenyen Gabriel wasn’t surprised when he started in Kentucky’s exhibition opener last week. “I’ve…
Keith Taylor: Stoops pleased with UK’s preparation going into showdown against Georgia
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops likes his team’s mentality going into Saturday’s showdown against Georgia. Stoops praised his team’s preparation prior…
Keith Taylor: As countless possibilities build for Wildcats, Stoops keeping his squad grounded
It’s not how you start but rather how you finish. If Kentucky’s season was based on the first two games,…
Stoops expecting ‘heck of a game’ in UK’s rare noon kickoff at struggling Missouri
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune For just the third time this season, Kentucky will play a road game. Unlike…
Keith Taylor: Calipari says meshing Fox, Briscoe and Monk in the backcourt ‘good stuff’
For the first time this week, John Calipari got a glimpse of what his potential backcourt will look like this…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky’s recent turnaround began with veteran coordinator Eddie Gran
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops knew what he was getting into when he hired Eddie Gran. “What you see with Eddie…