Reed Sheppard’s showing in NBA Summer League is no surprise
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reed Sheppard had a message for his doubters after he was selected as the third…
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Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick…
Our Rich History: Brian O’Conner and Thomas More’s men’s basketball under legendary ‘Gentleman Jim’ Connor
By Raymond G. Hebert, Ph.D. Thomas More University Sources for this article include: Statistics provided by Michael Pagano Co-Director of…
CBP officers in Louisville intercept 230 counterfeit MLB, NBA and NFL championship rings from China
With one professional sports league in full swing, another gearing up for their draft and the other league locked out,…
Kentucky picked to win Southeastern Conference title, Cal says Cats have pieces to make it happen
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is the early favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title. The Wildcats were chosen…
Our Rich History: Dave Cowens and his life in Newport before the Hall of Fame
Part 63 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.”By Steve Preston Special to the NKyTribune “Our Rich History”…
Calipari says date set for UK-Louisville game; UK coach has other options if Mack, UofL opt out
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The date and time is set for Kentucky’s annual rivalry game with Louisville this season….
UK’s Calipari says Wildcats ‘pretty well in order’ while living in a bubble guarding against pandemic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari doesn’t mind living in a bubble and said…
Although in ‘unique’ situation with UK basketball program, Payne ponders Knicks opening
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kenny Payne has a decision to make regarding his future plans. The University of Kentucky…
NBA restarts season with 17 former UK players on rosters; campaign resumes July 30 from Orlando
Even under unique circumstances with several teams not playing in the NBA restart, the University of Kentucky will still have…
Billy Reed: Remembering the great Wes Unseld, a big fella with a stellar career, dead at age 74
The last time I saw Wes Unseld, we were at a cocktail party in Louisville, participating in an event called…
Calipari atop New York Knicks’ coaching wish list? UK mentor unlikely to consider NBA opening
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari’s name has surfaced yet again as a potential candidate for the head coaching…
Louisville legend, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Wes Unseld dead at age 74
Former University of Louisville standout Wes Unseld, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, passed away on…
Jamie Vaught: After sassing Adolph Rupp, Hall of Famer Louie Dampier believed UK career was over
(Editor’s Note: During our national COVID-19 crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be writing about the ex-Wildcats who…
Calipari says being intimidated by Michael Jordan ‘an understatement’ while coaching in NBA
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The “Last Dance” has captivated and fulfilled the nation’s thirst for sports, and Michael Jordan’s…
Already an NCAA and NBA champion, former Wildcat Nazr Mohammed wins new title — UK graduate
By Guy Ramsey, Amy Jones-Timoney and Brad Nally University of Kentucky Twenty-five years ago, Nazr Mohammed left Chicago to enroll…
Don Owen: Denied a shot at NBA, Kentucky Colonels made Bluegrass epicenter of hoops in 1975
Would you believe the best professional basketball team in the world once made its home in Kentucky? Yes, and in…
NBA suspends league play after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19, no resumption date set
NKyTribune staff The NBA suspended game play following the conclusion of Wednesday’s schedule of games, until further notice. The NBA…
Billy Reed: Covington’s Tom Thacker earned his place in basketball history; UC was just the beginning
In the late 1950s, a lot of young black athletes in and around Cincinnati were excited by the exploits of…
John Calipari, former UK players shocked and saddened by death of L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Like thousands of basketball fans, teams and coaches across the nation, John Calipari was speechless…
Keldon Johnson will stay in NBA Draft, ending collegiate career; Jemarl Baker to transfer
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Keldon Johnson is following in the footsteps of Tyler Herro and PJ Washington. Nearly a…
Tyler Herro to test NBA waters — but would be ‘thrilled’ to return to UK to compete for championship
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tyler Herro is going to test the waters. The Kentucky freshman guard declared for…
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