Wildcats, Volunteers to meet for first time in NCAA tournament, winner gets berth in Elite Eight
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky and Tennessee have never met in the NCAA Tournament. Their first meeting in the…
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Jamie Vaught: Future of UK women’s basketball is bright, despite second round loss to Kansas State
The UK fans who attended the first and second rounds of NCAA women’s tournament definitely got their money’s worth this…
Kentucky tops Illinois 84-75 to advance in NCAA Tournament; next up Tennessee in Sweet 16
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is alive and dancing. The third-seeded Wildcats advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the…
Cats give coach Mark Pope first NCAA tournament victory, keep on dancin’ to delight of BBN
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Pope’s return to Milwaukee was a memorable one. The Kentucky coach, who played two…
UK’s Koby Brea says Wildcats adopting ‘underdog mentality’ as they prepare for NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is one of the top 12 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Despite the placement…
UK coach Mark Pope anxious to see how dividends will pay off for Wildcats in NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It’s a brand new season for Kentucky. The Wildcats (22-11) earned a No. 3 seed…
Kentucky stunned in NCAA opener for second time in three years with shocking loss to Oakland
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tre Mitchell walked out of the locker room with with towel over his head. He…
Two for the ‘Show’ from Northern Kentucky as Musketeers Kunkel, Miles make it to another Sweet 16
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter For Northern Kentucky, it’s been a college basketball season to remember. And thanks to…
Keith Taylor: Cats’ 2022-2023 season has to rate as disappointing given recent NCAA tourney drought
Kentucky hasn’t been to the Final Four in eight years and has won just one NCAA Tournament game in the…
Jamie Vaught: Grading Kentucky’s up and down season after round two exit from NCAA tournament
It’s time for a report card for the 2022-23 edition of UK men’s basketball team. After its disappointing 75-69 loss…
NKU can’t pull off upset against top-seed Houston but Norse proved they belong on NCAA’s big stage
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The moment was definitely not too big for Northern Kentucky’s Norse. But the top-seeded…
Kentucky coach John Calipari says Wildcats are in a good mindset heading into NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach John Calipari likes his team’s chances going into the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats…
NKU men get NCAA top-seed Houston Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., and they could not be more thrilled
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The response was sheer exhilaration. “It’s not officially official until you see your name…
Despite recent setbacks, Calipari believes Wildcats are poised to make a late-season run
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach John Calipari hasn’t given up hope on the season just yet. The Wildcats…
Kentucky’s NCAA tournament hopes take another blow with Saturday’s 75-68 loss to Georgia in Athens
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament hopes keep fading away. The Wildcats failed to complete a regular-season sweep…
Keith Taylor: With tough Southeastern Conference matchups looming, Cats are running out of lives
It’s crunch time for Kentucky. Following an 88-73 loss to Arkansas Tuesday night, the Wildcats are in desperation mode just…
‘Mad’ Wildcats move past loss to Kansas, return to Southeastern Conference play Tuesday at Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today While Kansas was celebrating in its locker room following a 77-68 win over Kentucky Saturday…
John Calipari believes Kentucky will be in the hunt for a national title when Cats return to court this fall
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s loss to Saint Peters in the opening round of NCAA Tournament still bothers Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: A trashed bracket, a blue-blooded final four — It’s what makes March Madness so special
I filled out my NCAA Tournament bracket in Indianapolis and had Kentucky winning it all. We all know how well…
Saint Peter’s ends Kentucky’s NCAA tournament run in first round with stunning 85-79 overtime victory
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Saint Peter’s left the floor dancing after handing Kentucky a shocking first-round loss in the…
Calipari wants Cats to be a machine, display swagger as they set to kick off NCAA tournament campaign
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach John Calipari knows what it takes to be successful in the NCAA Tournament…
Kentucky in a good mindset for NCAA tournament after setback to Tennessee in SEC Tournament
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky won’t know its next postseason destination until later Sunday, but the Wildcats are in…