Cats’ Murray drafted seventh by Denver; Labissiere the 28th pick, but traded to Kings; Ulis to Suns
It was another successful evening for the Kentucky men’s basketball program at the NBA Draft as Jamal Murray (seventh, Denver…
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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…
Former UK standouts Booker, Cauley-Stein, Randle chosen for USA Men’s Select Team
After tremendous NBA rookie seasons, former Kentucky men’s basketball stars Devin Booker, Willie Cauley-Stein and Julius Randle have been chosen…
Keith Taylor: Marcus Lee closer to a landing spot; Kentucky-Louisville game moved to weekday
Marcus Lee has likely found a new home and will be closer to his family. The former University of Kentucky…
Marcus Lee withdraws from draft, plans to transfer from UK, Briscoe will return for second season
Kentucky men’s basketball junior forward Marcus Lee will remove his name from the NBA Draft but plans to transfer to…
Powerhouse matchup: Kentucky to host Kansas in annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge next season
After putting together an overtime classic last season in Lawrence, Kan., the Kentucky men’s basketball team will get the Kansas…
Heralded prospect Marquis Bolden makes awaited decision, chooses Duke over Kentucky
By Keith Taylor NKyTribune senior sports writer Marquis Bolden made his decision Thursday and he won’t be coming to Lexington….
Freshman guard Charles Matthews granted a full release from scholarship at Kentucky
Kentucky men’s basketball freshman Charles Matthews will transfer, coach John Calipari announced Wednesday. Matthews will be granted a full release…
Towns becomes first former Wildcat to earn NBA Rookie of the Year honors; choice was unanimous
Succeed and proceed. From NCAA All-American to NBA Rookie of the Year, former Kentucky men’s basketball player Karl-Anthony Towns has…
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: Stoops plans to participate in satellite camps this summer, but won’t ‘overdo it’
Mark Stoops plans on taking advantage of the latest trend in college football this summer. The Kentucky coach will take…
Former Kentucky men’s basketball standout Ed Davender dies at age 49
Former Kentucky men’s basketball player Ed Davender died Thursday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. He…
Keith Taylor: UK QB Barker the starter, but backup Johnson will be giving chase during offseason
Former Conner High School standout Drew Barker is penciled in to be Kentucky’s starting quarterback next fall, but he doesn’t…
UK freshman Labissiere says he will hire an agent, declare for upcoming NBA Draft
Kentucky men’s basketball freshman forward Skal Labissiere has declared for the 2016 NBA Draft. Labissiere said Tuesday he plans to…
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…
New Saint Louis coach Travis Ford has a knack for turning around struggling programs
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Travis Ford is no stranger to starting over and he has a knack for…
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…
Stoops says Wildcats showing improvement and that’s what spring football is all about
By Guy Ramsey Special to NKyTribune As spring wears on, Kentucky’s coaches know the Wildcats will eventually hit a wall….
Keith Taylor: Joe B. Hall’s conditioning program primed UK for memorable NCAA run in 1966
Joe B. Hall’s first season as an assistant coach at the University of Kentucky was a memorable one. More than…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky’s ‘fun ride’ comes to an end with loss to Washington in NCAA region semis
Kentucky’s last game of the year was a disappointment, but it didn’t take away from a sweet finish. A late…
Billy Reed: It’s springtime in Indiana as Crean gives Hoosiers a team even Knight should be able to love
When Bob Knight was fired at Indiana in 2000, nobody expected him to go gently into the good night. That…
Keith Taylor: Epps fights through pain to help UK beat Sooners, secure spot in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
It takes a lot for Makayla Epps to cry even when they’re tears of joy. It was hard for Epps…