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…
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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…
Keith Taylor: MacGinnis saves his best kick for last in UK’s dramatic 40-38 win over Mississippi State
Kentucky wasn’t perfect and neither was kicker Austin MacGinnis, but perfection wasn’t needed to overcome Mississippi State on Saturday night….
Keith Taylor: De’Aaron Fox steals show, makes good first impression in Blue-White scrimmage
De’Aaron Fox had a tough act to follow when he arrived at Kentucky. He made it look easy Friday night….
Keith Taylor: Stoops hopeful UK can avoid second-half meltdown and reach postseason
The last six games of the season haven’t been kind to Mark Stoops during the past two years. The Kentucky…
UK guard Hawkins ‘attacking the basket and shooting shots’ as he gears up for senior season
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune Dominique Hawkins spent the first three years of his career at Kentucky competing against…
Keith Taylor: Twists and turns in SEC East creates an avenue of opportunity for Kentucky
The landscape of the Southeastern Conference has changed in the past two weeks. That’s good news for Kentucky. Top-ranked Alabama…
Turning the corner: UK guard Briscoe says shooting woes no longer an issue, steps into leadership role
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Isaiah Briscoe doesn’t mind bringing up the past and isn’t dodging questions about his…