Junior transfer Makenzie Cann has coming-out party in UK Hoops blowout win over New Hampshire
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune intern Junior transfer Makenzie Cann scored a career-high 20 points while leading Kentucky women to a…
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Former Kentucky assistant Whitaker takes over as head coach at Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Ken Bothof announced the hiring of Camryn Whitaker as head coach of the women’s…
Keith Taylor: Mitchell takes full responsibility for ‘upheaval’ but deserves chance to end disruption
Building a program came easy for Matthew Mitchell. Staying there has been harder than he imagined. It took just three…
Ulis one of five finalists for prestigious Wooden Award; Epps honorable mention All-American
Kentucky sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis added to his growing list of accolades on Monday night with his selection to…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky’s ‘fun ride’ comes to an end with loss to Washington in NCAA region semis
Kentucky’s last game of the year was a disappointment, but it didn’t take away from a sweet finish. A late…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky hopes homecourt advantage turns Final Four dream into a reality
Kentucky has never been to a Final Four but the Wildcats are two wins away from making history. Kentucky (25-7)…
Jamie Vaught: With UK dancing at Rupp, NCAA Women’s tournament has definite SEC look
Kentucky women’s 79-58 NCAA Tournament victory over a very respectable Oklahoma squad earlier this week was really awesome. So sweet…
Matthew Mitchell says coaching Kentucky during NCAA tournament run ‘a beautiful thing’
By Keith Taylor KyForward senior sports writer Kentucky is still dancing and Matthew Mitchell is enjoying every minute of it….
Keith Taylor: Epps fights through pain to help UK beat Sooners, secure spot in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
It takes a lot for Makayla Epps to cry even when they’re tears of joy. It was hard for Epps…
Kentucky women face No. 24 Oklahoma in NCAA tourney second round Monday in Memorial
After one of the best defensive performances in a NCAA Tournament game in program history, the No. 12 University of…
UK women selected as No. 3 seed in Lexington Regional, hosts UNC Ashville in NCAA opener
The No. 12 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team has been selected as an at-large team in the NCAA Women’s…
Ulis finalist on Wooden Award Top 20 list; Epps makes midseason watch for Naismith Trophy
Kentucky men’s basketball sophomore point guard Tyler Ulis is one of 20 players on the John R. Wooden Award Late…
Jamie Vaught: South Carolina’s Staley, UK’s Mitchell close to joining ranks of nation’s elite coaches
When I think about women’s college basketball, Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt and Andy Landers are some of the names that…
Sports Notes: Calipari says freshman Labissiere may be showing signs of breaking out of funk
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Skal Labissiere long to remind Kentucky Wildcat fans what all the…
Epps tosses in 20 to fuel late rally, but No. 7 Wildcats upset by Auburn in Southeastern Conference opener
Makayla Epps scored 20 points, but a late Kentucky rally came up short as the No. 7 Wildcats were upset…
UK Hoops matches best start in school history with 81-39 rout of Tennessee State
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune A seven-day layoff didn’t bother No. 7 Kentucky. Evelyn Akhator recorded her fourth double-double…
At home in Rupp: Akhator’s 18 points lead No. 8 UK women’s basketball team past Duke in front of 17,150
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky women are at home in Rupp Arena, too. Evelyn Akhator scored 18…
Eighth-ranked Wildcats hoping to pack Rupp Arena when cross-state rival Louisville pays a visit
The No. 8 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team continues its tough December stretch on Thursday as it welcomes in-state…
Kinch ties career high with 16 points, Norse lead early, but No. 10 Wildcats pull away for win
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team suffered an 84-65 setback against No. 10/11 Kentucky at BB&T Arena Wednesday evening…
Norse women looking to build on quick start, welcome 11th-ranked unbeaten Wildcats
The Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team will face its toughest nonconference test of the season Wednesday when the Norse…
Jamie Vaught: Bell County product Morris adjusting well to pace, new role with Mitchell’s Wildcats
Over the years, UK has had a handful of Kentucky “Miss Basketball” players who went on to have productive careers…
Suspension of budding UK star Epps shows importance Mitchell places on accountability
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Discipline versus on-court success: With Matthew Mitchell suspending star guard (and first-team All-Southeastern Conference…