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…
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Keith Taylor: A ‘great year’ comes to an end for Kentucky in loss to Indiana in NCAA tourney
DES MOINES — Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray did all they could to keep Kentucky’s season from folding but it…
Murray adds another honor, earns spot on U.S. Basketball Writers Freshman All-American team
One of the best freshman and one of the most prolific scorers in the country, freshman guard Jamal Murray was…
Jamie Vaught: Looking forward to a potential UK-Indiana matchup? Not so fast my friends
Yes, everyone is talking about a possible second-round matchup between border rivals Kentucky and Indiana on Saturday in the Big…
NCAA Tournament: Kentucky focused on Stony Brook instead of Indiana, North Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune As John Calipari predicted, Kentucky’s path back to the Final Four won’t be easy….
Ulis earns U.S. Basketball Writers All-America team berth, AP SEC Player of Year accolades
With one dazzling performance after another – the latest of which was an all-time unforgettable afternoon in the Southeastern Conference…
Keith Taylor: Poythress plays ‘like a star’ to lead Kentucky past Alabama in SEC Tourney
NASHVILLE — Kentucky made its postseason debut Friday night and Alex Poythress made it look easy. The senior forward scored…
Billy Reed: In this year’s NCAA tournament, concept of upset is as out of date as old Chuck Taylors
I see that Holy Cross, which has a 14-19 record, has earned a spot in the NCAA basketball tournament by…
Jamie Vaught: Return of SEC Tournament in 1979 still provides lots of memories of Cats’ valiant run
There have been numerous flashbacks or memories in the past SEC men’s tournaments, but the 1979 tourney in Birmingham, Ala.,…
Top Cats: Sophomore Ulis named first-team All-America, Murray earns second-team nod
Sophomore guard Tyler Ulis and freshman guard Jamal Murray, arguably the best backcourt duo in the country, have been recognized…
SEC Tournament: Kentucky gets double bye, plays winner of Ole Miss-Alabama in quarterfinals
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The stage is set for the Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular season co-champion Kentucky…
Jamie Vaught: Big Blue has featured role in ESPN sportscaster Spake’s personal highlights reel
With her job as one of the more respected sideline reporters, Shannon Spake has been covering lots of UK basketball…
Labissiere makes return to lineup, provides spark for Kentucky in 88-79 win over Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Skal Labissiere provided the spark Kentucky needed in its final road game of the…
Keith Taylor: Calipari revives ‘tweak’ talk in hopes of igniting late-season run for Wildcats
A late-season “tweak” carried Kentucky to the national championship game two years ago, where the Wildcats lost to Connecticut in…
Keith Taylor: Return of Alex Poythress gives Kentucky a boost in 78-53 win over Alabama
It’s crunch time and Alex Poythress knows it. After watching Kentucky’s 79-77 overtime loss at Texas A&M last weekend, Poythress…
Keith Taylor: Limping Kentucky taking ‘next man up’ approach to injury woes
Kentucky is far from being healthy and no one is feeling sorry for the Wildcats. “For some reason, it doesn’t…
Tough luck in Texas: Late technical dooms Kentucky in 79-77 overtime loss to Aggies
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s luck at Texas A&M ran out Saturday night at Reed Arena. In their…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky hasn’t forgotten loss to Tennessee, eager to ‘get back’ at Volunteers
Isaiah Briscoe hasn’t forgotten what transpired the last time Kentucky played Tennessee. “We let one get away from us,” The…
Jamie Vaught: Dean calls Ulis All-American, says road to SEC title runs through Lexington
It is definitely an exciting time to be a Kentucky Wildcat or SEC fan as March Madness nears. With less…
No Cal, No Problem: Early ejection provides spark for Kentucky in 89-62 rout of South Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari wanted to see how his team would respond on the…
Keith Taylor: Wildcats’ play changing Calipari’s sleep patterns, but team is improving
John Calipari’s sleeping habits have changed. The challenge of coaching the Wildcats has always been stressful, but the amount of…
Jamie Vaught: Former UK coach Gillispie keeping mum about his success at Texas junior college
Billy Clyde is back! His Ranger College team in Texas is doing wonders in junior college basketball this season, compiling…