Present and past: Calipari enjoys having former UK coach Joe B. Hall around program
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari always has someone watching his back and he doesn’t mind former Kentucky coach…
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Kentucky coach John Calipari expecting more from his team following 79-70 win over Harvard
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari knows a good team when he sees one and the Kentucky coach isn’t…
UK coach John Calipari focused on getting to know his own squad better during rare six-day layoff
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari hasn’t had much time to prepare for Harvard. Although Kentucky got a rare…
UK coach John Calipari not worried about declining attendance at Rupp Arena this season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Attendance is down but John Calipari doesn’t think the trend will continue for the rest…
Cats give best effort of season, hit century mark and give Calipari 700th win in rout of UIC
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A month into the season, John Calipari is starting to feel better about his team….
Former Scott HS basketball standout Ohmer off to great start with Western Kentucky University
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter As a senior at Scott High School last season, Jake Ohmer forged a legacy on…
Richards pours in 25 points and grabs 15 rebounds to lead Wildcats past Fort Wayne
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today For the first time this season, Kentucky built a big lead and didn’t back down,…
UK coach John Calipari still looking for 40-minute effort following 70-62 win over Troy
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It was a tale of two halves for Kentucky in its 70-62 win over Troy…
No. 7 Kentucky overcomes another slow start to hold off gritty East Tennessee State, 78-61
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky got back on track, but it wasn’t easy. Coming off a 65-61 loss to…
UK coach Calipari likes his team’s ability to fight and aggressiveness despite early shortcomings
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari knows more about his team after the seventh-ranked Wildcats won two or three…
Calipari predicts Champions Classic showdown with Kansas will be ‘hard game’ for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari isn’t sure if his team will be ready for the big stage when…
Kentucky learns another lesson ahead of showdown against Kansas, holds off Vermont 73-69
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari has more of an idea what to expect from Kentucky after the Wildcats…
Calipari expects a few ‘dings’ as fifth-ranked Wildcats embark on new season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari knows the road won’t be easy when fifth-ranked Kentucky embarks on a new…
Calipari wants young Wildcats to become more random, less fatigued going into season opener
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari is in full teaching mode going into Kentucky’s season opener Friday night. Calipari…
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…
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…