Kentucky expecting usual tough atmosphere in first visit to Florida’s renovated O’Connell Center
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The name of the arena has changed, but eighth-ranked Kentucky is expecting the same…
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Keith Taylor: Drawing from his favorite verse, Monk gives inspiring performance in win over Georgia
Malik Monk never stops believing. Even when things aren’t going well, Monk refers to his favorite Bible scripture found in…
After two straight losses, Calipari not ready to hit panic button, wants Cats to become empowered
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune John Calipari hasn’t given up on his team or hit the panic button. Coming…
Keith Taylor: Cats lacked toughness and defense down the stretch in loss to No. 2 Kansas
Kentucky just wasn’t tough enough to stop Kansas. The Wildcats proved they could compete with the Jayhawks and even held…
Just another game: UK taking low-key approach into powerhouse showdown with Kansas
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer It’s not hard for Kentucky to ignore the significance of its Top 5…
Keith Taylor: Kansas a must-win for UK in order to help secure top seed in NCAA tourney
Kentucky and Kansas. It doesn’t get any better in college basketball, especially in January. Traditionally the two powerhouses meet during…
Keith Taylor: Calipari wants Cats to get back to doing what’s right for team following loss to Vols
KNOXVILLE — Maybe Kentucky was looking ahead to its showdown with Kansas. Maybe the Wildcats simply didn’t heed John Calipari’s…
Now past the learning curve, Gabriel building his confidence and giving Cats boost in post
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Wenyen Gabriel has given Kentucky a boost during the past two weeks and the…
Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks
Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…
Kentucky expects another push and shove encounter against surging South Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky senior Derek Willis hasn’t forgotten last year’s win over South Carolina. “It was…
Keith Taylor: Fox delivers late, helps Wildcats avoid potential disaster in 88-81 win over Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — When things started falling apart for Kentucky, De’Aaron Fox stepped up and helped the Wildcats avoid a potential…
Team leader: Now a seasoned veteran, UK guard Briscoe the ‘heart and soul’ of the Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Ben Howland long to figure out who was the heartbeat of…
Keith Taylor: Unbeaten in the SEC, Cats still striving for greatness following win over Auburn
John Calipari isn’t ready to sit back and relax. As bad as he wants to empower his team, Kentucky isn’t…
Already UK’s hardest worker, Calipari predicts Adebayo will ‘be that guy’ by end of the year
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune At the moment, Bam Adebayo is Kentucky’s hardest worker on the court. John Calipari…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky proved it can succeed in the half-court with grinding win over Vandy
NASHVILLE — Kentucky has proved it can win in a fast-paced environment and pull off the same feat when other…
Keith Taylor: Usually cool and casual, UK guard Fox shows his tough side in win over Arkansas
De’Aaron Fox wasn’t his usual self Saturday night and that was a good thing for sixth-ranked Kentucky. Fox scored a…
Calipari wants Wildcats to regain focus, trust each other going into showdown with Arkansas
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The daily grind of “Camp Cal” is starting to get to Kentucky. At one…
Keith Taylor: UK puts together its best overall effort of year in surprisingly easy win over Texas A&M
Surprisingly, Texas A&M was no match for Kentucky. The sixth-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 100-58 victory over the Aggies Tuesday,…
Texas tough: Calipari expecting another wire-to-wire encounter against gritty Aggies
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s top nemesis in the Southeastern Conference has changed during the past five years….
Keith Taylor: Triple-double nice, but win at Ole Miss in SEC opener even better for Isaiah Briscoe
OXFORD — A triple-double was nice but a win was even better for Isaiah Briscoe. The Kentucky guard scored 19…
Calipari wants Wildcats more disciplined, accountable going into SEC opener at Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari is finished with making excuses and wants his team to…
Looking back: Kentucky’s 7-5 season, first bowl berth in six years among the top highlights in 2016
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky football team’s return to the postseason was one of the top story…