Wildcats use big second-half comeback to fend off Utah Valley in season opener
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Pope was an integral part of Kentucky’s 1996 national championship team and nearly orchestrated…
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Calipari expects a few ‘dings’ as fifth-ranked Wildcats embark on new season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari knows the road won’t be easy when fifth-ranked Kentucky embarks on a new…
No. 5 Kentucky closes out exhibition slate with 106-63 rout of Centre College
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The next one counts. Kentucky wrapped up its three-game exhibition schedule with a 106-63 victory…
Early competition bringing out the best in young Wildcats during preseason workouts
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Competition is a good thing and it’s bringing out the best in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and…
Freshman guards Green and Gilgeous-Alexander giving Wildcats potent 1-2 punch in backcourt
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari thought he had one true point guard on his squad this season. As…
Wildcats pull away from gritty Morehead State late in Kentucky Cares Classic; proceeds to disaster victims
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky didn’t reach the century mark, but the Wildcats claimed their second exhibition victory of…
Kentucky newcomers Knox, Washington shine in Blue-White scrimmage
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari is counting on his latest freshman class to carry the load for Kentucky…
National prep schedule helped prepare Gilgeous-Alexander for Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Shai Gilgeous-Alexnder took an unusual path to Kentucky. Instead of playing a routine high school…
Recovering from foot injury, Vanderbilt not surprised by Kentucky’s early team chemistry
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Jarred Vanderbilt couldn’t wait to get to Kentucky to meet his new teammates. “I’m glad…
New and improved Sacha Killeya-Jones ready for breakout campaign this season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Everything didn’t go as planned for Sacha Killeya-Jones last season. He expects things to change…
Playing for ex-NBA star Hardaway helped Washington prepare for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today P.J. Washington was born in Louisville, but the Kentucky freshman doesn’t remember much more about…
Returnee Wenyen Gabriel changes mindset, overall focus going into second season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Once he slowed down, Wenyen Gabriel finally caught his breath. The Kentucky sophomore forward learned…
Hamidou Diallo has no regrets in returning, ready to lead young Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today This is the fourth in a series of stories and profiles taking a look at…
Kentucky men’s basketball schedule times, TV destinations complete
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Times and television destinations for the Kentucky men’s basketball television schedule have been finalized. The…
Cats release start times, television information for SEC, most of non-conference schedule
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today All of Kentucky’s men’s basketball games will be televised not only locally and regionally, but…
Calipari gets first look at next year’s squad, prepares for Team USA tryouts, NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari got a glimpse of next year’s basketball team Monday night and…
Long overdue: Calipari says it’s time for the SEC to shine nationally next season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The Southeastern Conference has been longing for respect nationality on the basketball floor for…
Diallo withdraws from NBA Draft, can’t wait to play in UK jersey for first time next season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Hamidou Diallo never got the chance to play at Rupp Arena last year. He…
ACC member Virginia Tech to play Cats in first visit to Rupp Arena next season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune ols haven’t met since the Wildcats defeated the Hokies 84-60 in the NCAA Tournament…
Beyond one and done: Calipari creating a love for learning for current, former players
By Keith Taylor KyForward Senior Sports Writer John Calipari never wants his players to stop learning. “Our job as coaches…
Keith Taylor: Calipari not afraid to let players take a chance and pursue professional career
It shouldn’t have been a surprise when Kentucky coach John Calipari gave Hamidou Diallo his blessing after the freshman guard…
Five and counting: UK freshman Bam Adebayo hires an agent, opts to remain in NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Bam Adebayo long to decide his future plans. The Kentucky freshman…