Freshman guards Green and Gilgeous-Alexander giving Wildcats potent 1-2 punch in backcourt
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari thought he had one true point guard on his squad this season. As…
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Kentucky freshman Vanderbilt could return soon; Wildcats set for 3-game exhibition schedule
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky freshman forward Jarred Vanderbilt is coming back sooner than expected. Much sooner. Kentucky coach…
Kentucky newcomers Knox, Washington shine in Blue-White scrimmage
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari is counting on his latest freshman class to carry the load for Kentucky…
UK’s Richards loves soccer, but has developed a passion for basketball
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Nick Richards is a huge soccer fan. “Growing up in Jamaica, basically that’s everybody’s sport…
Calipari, Wildcats go about their business amid college recruiting scandal
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari was pressed to delve into the FBI investigation into several college basketball programs,…
UK walk-ons Pulliam, David living the dream, take their roles seriously with Cats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Dillon Pullium is living the dream. Pullium, one of two wall-ons on the Kentucky men’s…
Returnee Wenyen Gabriel changes mindset, overall focus going into second season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Once he slowed down, Wenyen Gabriel finally caught his breath. The Kentucky sophomore forward learned…
Hamidou Diallo has no regrets in returning, ready to lead young Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today This is the fourth in a series of stories and profiles taking a look at…
Aware of his stature, Calipari doesn’t play politics while in his seat as Kentucky coach
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of stories and profiles taking a look at this year’s Kentucky…
Kentucky’s annual men’s basketball Pro Day set for Oct. 8 at Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s annual Pro Day will take place in a new venue this season. The annual…
Former UK stars return to Rupp to help raise money for charity, aid victims of Hurricane Harvey
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It was a reunion to remember Friday night. Former University standouts, featuring legends and a…
Rosters released for 2017 UK Legends Charity Game — excluding current NBA players
Rosters for the 2017 UK Legends Game, which will be held Aug. 25 in Rupp Arena in conjunction with the…
Calipari gets first look at next year’s squad, prepares for Team USA tryouts, NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari got a glimpse of next year’s basketball team Monday night and…
Keith Taylor: College basketball one part of Kentucky’s rich and deep heritage
Happy birthday, Kentucky. Once considered a part of Virginia, the Bluegrass State celebrates its 225th birthday as a Commonwealth Thursday….
Wildcats miss out on Bamba, but Calipari ‘ecstatic’ about three spring signees to complete class
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari’s newest recruiting class is now complete. Calipari and his coaching staff concluded…
Led by Fox, four UK players look to make an impression in next week’s NBA Combine
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Four Kentucky men’s basketball players will be participating in the NBA Combine that begins…
Beyond one and done: Calipari creating a love for learning for current, former players
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari never wants his players to stop learning. “Our job as coaches…
Keith Taylor: Calipari not afraid to let players take a chance and pursue professional career
It shouldn’t have been a surprise when Kentucky coach John Calipari gave Hamidou Diallo his blessing after the freshman guard…
Five and counting: UK freshman Bam Adebayo hires an agent, opts to remain in NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Bam Adebayo long to decide his future plans. The Kentucky freshman…
UK senior Hawkins visits elementary, middle school students in return to his hometown
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune BEREA — Dominique Hawkins returned to his hometown Friday. The University of Kentucky senior…
Incoming UK freshman guard Gilgeous-Alexander shines in annual Derby Festival Classic
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s future talent was on display last weekend, with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snagging Most…
Keith Taylor: Blaming referee for loss to UNC shows lack of class by small segment of UK fans
In a perfect world, Kentucky would be playing in the Final Four this weekend. The same could be said for…