University Press of Kentucky to publish memoir of Tubby Smith, celebrating his life and career
The University Press of Kentucky has announced it will publish a new memoir by sports legend Orlando Henry “Tubby” Smith. From…
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Keith Taylor: Tubby Smith always coached with integrity, announces his retirement
Tubby Smith offered no hint at retirement when he returned to Rupp Arena on New Year’s Eve, but did give…
Former coach Tubby Smith honored at Rupp Arena with loud roar, banner; but ‘Cats win 92-48
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky honored one of its former coaches and then took care of business to close…
UK coaches have served as father figures to many players — on and off the court — for decades
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today College coaches are charged with more than just teaching their respective sports. They also serve…
Jamie Vaught: Tubby Smith says senior leadership propelled ‘Comeback Cats’ to 1998 NCAA title
(Editor’s Note: For the next few months during our national coronavirus crisis, longtime sports columnist Jamie H. Vaught will be…
Former UK coach Tubby Smith tees it up in Barbasol Pro-Am in brief return to Bluegrass
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today NICHOLASVILLE (KT) — Tubby Smith was happy to be back in the Bluegrass even if…
Full field of 132 golfers are set to compete for Barbasol Championship
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The field is set for the Barbasol Championship. Davis Love III, Brittany Lincicome, and Billy…
Jamie Vaught: Big Blue Madness officially kicks off the excitement for hoops-crazy Kentucky fans
This week is a very exciting time for college basketball fans, especially in hoops-crazy Kentucky. As you know, UK is…
Former Wildcat Josh Carrier added to women’s basketball staff at Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University head women’s basketball coach Camryn Whitaker rounded out her coaching staff, announcing the hire of Josh Carrier…
Keith Taylor: Father-son combos not a new trend at UK; Game times set for first three football games
Brad Calipari won’t be the first player to play for his father at Kentucky. Three others — Herky Rupp, Sean…
Keith Taylor: Tubby Smith can achieve success at Memphis — John Calipari proved it’s possible
John Calipari once called Memphis home. Now, a former Kentucky coach is taking up residence in the birthplace of Rock…
Keith Taylor: Future UK guard Fox impresses at Hoop Summit; former Wildcat Booker on fire for Suns
Two future Kentucky Wildcats — De’Aaron Fox and Wenyen Gabriel — participated in the Nike Hoop Summit last weekend and…
Former Kentucky standout Allen Edwards named head basketball coach at Wyoming
Allen Edwards, a member of two national championship teams while playing at Kentucky, will be the 21st head basketball coach…
Jamie Vaught: EKU’s McHale excited to bring Colonels’ fast-paced offensive attack to Rupp Arena
Last April, when Dan McHale was hired to take over Eastern Kentucky University’s hoops program as the new head coach,…
Sports Notes: Hot start for Wildcats pushes Calipari ahead of Rupp’s winning percentage
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune In the long, storied history that is Kentucky basketball, only four teams have won…