Powerhouse matchup: Kentucky to host Kansas in annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge next season
After putting together an overtime classic last season in Lawrence, Kan., the Kentucky men’s basketball team will get the Kansas…
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Former Kentucky men’s basketball standout Ed Davender dies at age 49
Former Kentucky men’s basketball player Ed Davender died Thursday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. He…
One and Gone: UK’s Murray excited and anxious for the journey that awaits him in the NBA
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Jamal Murray has packed up his bow and arrow and is headed to the…
UK’s Ulis, Murray add more honors, named to the NABC District 21 First Team
With unprecedented seasons in the record books, it was never really a question whether Kentucky guards Jamal Murray and Tyler…
UK coach John Calipari says new NBA draft rule a ‘true win-win for the student athlete’
By Keith Taylor KyForward senior sports writer Kentucky’s entire eligible roster, including the walk-ons, declared for the NBA Draft Wednesday….
Keith Taylor: A ‘great year’ comes to an end for Kentucky in loss to Indiana in NCAA tourney
DES MOINES — Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray did all they could to keep Kentucky’s season from folding but it…
NCAA Tournament: Kentucky, Indiana share mutual respect going into high stakes showdown
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune DES MOINES — The Kentucky-Indiana rivalry isn’t deep, but is full of history. Although…
Rivalry renewed: Kentucky, Indiana set to meet Saturday in second round of NCAA Tournament
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune DES MOINES — Tyler Ulis doesn’t know much about the Kentucky-Indiana series but remembers…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky overcomes slow start with big second half to sink Seawolves in NCAA opener
DES MOINES — Kentucky wasn’t at its best, but at this time of year, it’s all about surviving and advancing….
NCAA Tournament: Kentucky focused on Stony Brook instead of Indiana, North Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune As John Calipari predicted, Kentucky’s path back to the Final Four won’t be easy….
Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis has career-game, leads Kentucky to second straight SEC tourney title
NASHVILLE — The second time against Texas A&M was the charm for Kentucky. The Wildcats claimed their second straight Southeastern…
SEC Tournament: Kentucky gets awaited rematch with Texas A&M in championship game
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — It all comes down to the top two teams in the Southeastern…
Keith Taylor: Georgia throws punch, UK fights back to oust Bulldogs from tourney, advance to finals
NASHVILLE — Georgia threw a punch at Kentucky. The Wildcats fought back and knocked the Bulldogs out of the Southeastern…
SEC Tournament: In March form, Dominique Hawkins making key contributions off the bench for UK
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Dominique Hawkins is used to playing his best basketball in March. “I’m…
SEC Tournament: Calipari expects hard game against Alabama in tourney quarterfinals
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune NASHVILLE — Although Kentucky already owns two wins over Alabama this season, Kentucky coach…
Although a prolific offensive player, UK guard Tyler Ulis takes great pride in his defense
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Tyler Ulis was all smiles after receiving the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year…
SEC Tournament: Kentucky gets double bye, plays winner of Ole Miss-Alabama in quarterfinals
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The stage is set for the Southeastern Conference Tournament and regular season co-champion Kentucky…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky sets sights on SEC title in regular-season finale against ‘desperate’ Tigers
The Southeastern Conference race is far from over but all will be settled Saturday. Kentucky, currently in a two-way tie…
Labissiere makes return to lineup, provides spark for Kentucky in 88-79 win over Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Skal Labissiere provided the spark Kentucky needed in its final road game of the…
Keith Taylor: Calipari revives ‘tweak’ talk in hopes of igniting late-season run for Wildcats
A late-season “tweak” carried Kentucky to the national championship game two years ago, where the Wildcats lost to Connecticut in…
Murray scores 33, but Kentucky fails to ‘ring the bell’ in 74-62 setback to Vanderbilt
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune For the third time this season, Jamal Murray eclipsed the 30-point mark but it…
Lucky streak: Calipari hopes Wildcats will continue recent trend of success at Texas A&M
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has been lucky in its first two visits to Texas A&M. A year…