Keith Taylor: UK coaches not concerned about letdown following big win over Michigan State
Kentucky was impressive in its dismantling of Michigan State in the Champions Classic. The challenge for the second-ranked Wildcats is…
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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…
Mitchell, Wildcats moving on from off-season turmoil, set to open new campaign
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern The women’s basketball season kicks off Friday for Kentucky coach Matthew Mitchell, his coaches and…
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…
Epps, Akhator combine for 48 points to lead UK women to exhibition win over Union
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Kentucky senior Makayla Epps scored 31 points and classmate Evelyn Akhator had a double-double to…
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,…
On a roll: Kentucky moves within one win of bowl eligibility with 35-21 victory over Missouri
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is one game away from bowl eligibility with four games remaining. The Wildcats…
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…
Record crowd attends annual John Calipari Women’s Clinic at Rupp Arena
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern A record crowd of more than 1,000 filled the stands at Rupp Arena Sunday afternoon…
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…
Jamie Vaught: Despite strong ties to Arkansas, new Cat Monk says Kentucky was best fit for him
Malik Monk is one of the most explosive basketball players from the 2016 recruiting class that you will find. A…
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…
Billy Reed: Lost amidst the hype of a new basketball season — the devaluation of a college degree
The basketball season began in normal fashion at the University of Kentucky. An estimated 90 NBA scouts attended Pro Day…
Keith Taylor: Calipari doesn’t expect to see best version of the Wildcats until at least February
John Calipari has a good idea what to expect from his eighth Kentucky team this season. Just don’t look for…
Stoops says UK ‘in a good spot’ going into must-win showdown against SEC East foe Vanderbilt
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune As bad as last year’s 21-17 loss to Vanderbilt bothered Mark Stoops, the Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Starting with Vandy, next three weeks will be a crucial stretch for Stoops and Wildcats
The next three games loom large for Kentucky and could prove to be the difference maker if the Wildcats are…
Stoops hasn’t forgotten last season’s haunting loss at Vandy, seeks different outcome in ‘new year’
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Mark Stoops has experienced the good and bad of Kentucky’s series against Vanderbilt during…