Cats want to get off to a better start against Texas A&M in regular-season finale
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is developing a knack for comebacks. Despite the success rate, the Wildcats don’t…
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UK Notebook: Calipari wants to become more consistent in final week of regular season
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows the regular season is winding down. Although the Wildcats have won…
Hawkins’ confidence-level soars to an all-time high going into sunset of his UK career
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Going into the sunset of his collegiate career, Dominique Hawkins has never felt more…
Keith Taylor: Fox, Cats get tough down the stretch to overcome gritty Bulldogs
ATHENS — Georgia threw its best punch at Kentucky, but the Wildcats fought back. Kentucky countered J.J, Frazier’s career-high performance…
Facing tough road encounter at Georgia, Calipari not convinced Cats have fully regained their swagger
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hopes Kentucky regains its competitive edge going into Saturday’s showdown at Georgia….
Earlier-season loss to Vols a moment of growth for Cats, who seek better outcome in rematch
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Although Tennessee handed Kentucky its first Southeastern Conference setback of the season last month,…
Following a grueling week of practice, Calipari says Cats are headed in the right direction
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari liked the way his team responded from a three-hour marathon…
Monk says Wildcats are in a ‘weird situation’ but overall team confidence remains high
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The past two weeks have been a learning experience for Kentucky. “It’s weird,” Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Calipari wants Cats to get back to doing what’s right for team following loss to Vols
KNOXVILLE — Maybe Kentucky was looking ahead to its showdown with Kansas. Maybe the Wildcats simply didn’t heed John Calipari’s…
Keith Taylor: Fox delivers late, helps Wildcats avoid potential disaster in 88-81 win over Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — When things started falling apart for Kentucky, De’Aaron Fox stepped up and helped the Wildcats avoid a potential…
Keith Taylor: Unbeaten in the SEC, Cats still striving for greatness following win over Auburn
John Calipari isn’t ready to sit back and relax. As bad as he wants to empower his team, Kentucky isn’t…
Already UK’s hardest worker, Calipari predicts Adebayo will ‘be that guy’ by end of the year
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune At the moment, Bam Adebayo is Kentucky’s hardest worker on the court. John Calipari…
Hawkins putting in extra work, wants to ‘leave it all on the floor’ as UK career winds down
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins knows his time at Kentucky is winding down and is taking advantage…
Texas tough: Calipari expecting another wire-to-wire encounter against gritty Aggies
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s top nemesis in the Southeastern Conference has changed during the past five years….
Calipari wants Wildcats more disciplined, accountable going into SEC opener at Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari is finished with making excuses and wants his team to…
Cats take four-day break to celebrate Christmas with family and friends following loss to Cards
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Following Kentucky’s 73-70 loss at Louisville earlier this week, Kentucky’s players and coaches returned…
Victorious in Vegas: Monk’s record-breaking performance leads Cats past Tar Heels
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Malik Monk stepped on the big stage and took the spotlight Saturday. The Kentucky…
Calipari says nothing will come easy for Cats in Top 10 matchup against Tar Heels
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The stage doesn’t get any bigger in December. Two of the winningest programs in…
Chapel Hill native and UK freshman Killeya-Jones looking forward to showdown against North Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Sacha Killeya-Jones knows all about the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Kentucky freshman forward…
Bahamas blowout: Fox records rare triple-double as top-ranked UK rolls past Arizona State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky reached the century mark for the third straight time and rolled to a…
Keith Taylor: Veteran Hawkins stepping up his game, helps lead Cats in Briscoe’s absence
When Kentucky needed a veteran to fill the void in the absence of Isaiah Briscoe, John Calipari turned to Dominique…
Keith Taylor: It’s only November, but top-ranked Wildcats already in mid-season form
Kentucky coach John Calipari is used to the youth movement and the revolving door that’s been in place for the…