Isaiah Briscoe had no problem with returning to Kentucky, ready to step into leadership role
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Isaiah Briscoe is ready to be a leader. The Kentucky sophomore guard will be…
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Keith Taylor: Father-son combos not a new trend at UK; Game times set for first three football games
Brad Calipari won’t be the first player to play for his father at Kentucky. Three others — Herky Rupp, Sean…
Cousins, Wall and two other former UK standouts returning to Rupp Arena for exhibition game
By Keith Taylor NKyTribune senior sports writer The NBA is coming back to Rupp Arena next season. The Sacramento Kings…
Keith Taylor: Decision day for Lee, Briscoe; Mitchell completes staff with veteran Dunn
Decision day has arrived for Kentucky’s Marcus Lee and Isaiah Briscoe and both players have made a decision regarding their…
Keith Taylor: Calipari has room for Bolden if Lee, Briscoe return; Skal’s NBA stock on the rise
Marques Bolden’s future will be decided this week. The heralded 6-foot-11 star is expected to make his decision known at…
Keith Taylor: Calipari says Tyler Ulis will excel in NBA; Cats to play twice in New York next season
John Calipari thinks Tyler Ulis will enjoy a successful career and credits Isaiah Thomas for paving the way for the…
Keith Taylor: Incoming freshman class has John Calipari beaming about UK’s prospects next season
Kentucky coach John Calipari isn’t going to the NBA anytime soon. He’s too busy raving about his incoming class as…
Keith Taylor: Nyquist braces for next step in racing career, moves on to Pimlico after Derby victory
LOUISVILLE — Nyquist is preparing for the next step in his racing career. The Kentucky Derby winner departed Churchill Downs…
Keith Taylor: Veteran ‘hard boot’ Mike Cameron says speed, stamina keys to winning Kentucky Derby
Nothing gets Mike Cameron more excited than horse racing and it doesn’t get any better than the Kentucky Derby. “I…
Keith Taylor: UK recruit Bolden getting close to decision; Briscoe, Lee NBA combine alternates
Marques Bolden is still pondering his future but is expected to make a decision on his college choice sooner rather…
Keith Taylor: UK signees Fox, Monk provide glimpse into future; Briscoe, Lee to explore options
Kentucky won’t have Tyler Ulis or Jamal Murray next season, but the backcourt duo to De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk…
Keith Taylor: Drew Barker doesn’t plan to change his approach as UK’s starting quarterback
Drew Barker won’t spend his summer trying to figure out how to beat out an incumbent quarterback. Moments after he…
Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis opts for the NBA Draft, set to ‘open next chapter’ of his playing career
Tyler Ulis is taking his act to the next level. The Kentucky sophomore guard officially declared for the NBA Draft…
Keith Taylor: Former UK star Andy Green looks at big picture following loss in managerial debut
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Former Lexington Christian and University of Kentucky baseball standout Andy Green suffered a 15-0…
One and Gone: UK’s Murray excited and anxious for the journey that awaits him in the NBA
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Jamal Murray has packed up his bow and arrow and is headed to the…
Keith Taylor: Although not in the Final Four, Kentucky has ties to Oklahoma, UNC, Syracuse, Villanova
For the first time in three years and just the third time in the John Calipari era, Kentucky won’t be…
Keith Taylor: UK co-offensive coordinator Hinshaw wants QBs to ‘have motion, throw accurately’
Kentucky co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Darin Hinshaw doesn’t expect his signal callers to be perfect but wants them to…
SEC Tournament: Calipari expects hard game against Alabama in tourney quarterfinals
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Although Kentucky already owns two wins over Alabama this season, Kentucky coach…
Keith Taylor: Calipari revives ‘tweak’ talk in hopes of igniting late-season run for Wildcats
A late-season “tweak” carried Kentucky to the national championship game two years ago, where the Wildcats lost to Connecticut in…
Kentucky’s road to a second straight SEC regular-season title will be a bumpy ride
By Keith Taylor special to NKyTribune The road to a second-straight Southeastern Conference championship won’t be an easy path for…
Keith Taylor: Top player in the nation? Calipari building a case for UK point guard Tyler Ulis
John Calipari is building a case for Tyler Ulis. The Kentucky coach not only thinks Ulis should be in the…
Knoxville meltdown: Wildcats blow 21-point lead in shocking 84-77 loss to Tennessee
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari wanted to get out of Knoxville as fast as he…