Keith Taylor: Once thought to be out of the lottery, Adebayo could be a first-round sleeper choice
Bam Adebayo isn’t considered a lottery pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, but could very be a sleeper choice in the…
UK Wildcats
Read More
Wildcats miss out on Bamba, but Calipari ‘ecstatic’ about three spring signees to complete class
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari’s newest recruiting class is now complete. Calipari and his coaching staff concluded…
Kentucky’s Fox becomes first Cat to declare for NBA Draft, will hire an agent, forgo eligibility
After leading Kentucky to the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament titles as well as an appearance in the Elite Eight,…
It’s Cats vs. Norse: UK, Northern Kentucky University paired in NCAA tourney first round
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats, fresh off an SEC tournament championship win over Arkansas, will…
Keith Taylor: Blue-collar Cats fight, stick together to overcome gritty Vandy on senior night
A senior night ceremony and engagement proposal provided enough stress for Kentucky during its home finale Tuesday night. Throw in…
Keith Taylor: Cats reboot then revert to old habits down the stretch in 92-85 win over LSU
The reboot worked for 32 minutes. As it turns out, John Calipari may have to hit the reset button more…
Recent struggles continue for UK as Cats hit rock bottom in 88-66 loss at Florida
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky isn’t at its best right now and it showed Saturday night in Gainesville….
Kentucky expecting usual tough atmosphere in first visit to Florida’s renovated O’Connell Center
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The name of the arena has changed, but eighth-ranked Kentucky is expecting the same…
Keith Taylor: Cats lacked toughness and defense down the stretch in loss to No. 2 Kansas
Kentucky just wasn’t tough enough to stop Kansas. The Wildcats proved they could compete with the Jayhawks and even held…
Keith Taylor: Led by Hawkins, Cats use makeshift backcourt to overcome Gamecocks
Kentucky found a way to win without its point guard. The fifth-ranked Wildcats (17-2, 7-0 Southeastern Conference) kept its perfect…
Keith Taylor: Usually cool and casual, UK guard Fox shows his tough side in win over Arkansas
De’Aaron Fox wasn’t his usual self Saturday night and that was a good thing for sixth-ranked Kentucky. Fox scored a…
Keith Taylor: UK puts together its best overall effort of year in surprisingly easy win over Texas A&M
Surprisingly, Texas A&M was no match for Kentucky. The sixth-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 100-58 victory over the Aggies Tuesday,…
More than just another game, Kentucky-Louisville rivalry more meaningful to Hawkins, Willis
By Keith Taylor Special to NkyTribune No one understands the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry more than Dominique Hawkins. “It means a little…
Calipari sees plenty of room for improvement following UK’s 96-73 win over Hofstra
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky coach John Calipari wasn’t happy with his team’s performance in a 96-73 win…
Hawkins helps set tone for UK on defense in dominating win over Valparaiso
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows he can rely on Dominique Hawkins to come through when his…
Keith Taylor: On a mission, Willis gives young Wildcats soothing presence in season-opener
Kentucky coach John Calipari didn’t want to start four freshmen Friday night and turned to Derek Willis to provide the…
Still trying to find a comfort zone, freshman Wenyen Gabriel glad to be a Wildcat
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Wenyen Gabriel wasn’t surprised when he started in Kentucky’s exhibition opener last week. “I’ve…
Keith Taylor: Calipari doesn’t expect to see best version of the Wildcats until at least February
John Calipari has a good idea what to expect from his eighth Kentucky team this season. Just don’t look for…
Cats’ Murray drafted seventh by Denver; Labissiere the 28th pick, but traded to Kings; Ulis to Suns
It was another successful evening for the Kentucky men’s basketball program at the NBA Draft as Jamal Murray (seventh, Denver…
Q & A: Coach Calipari previews Thursday’s NBA Draft, talks Ulis, Murray, Labissiere prospects
Kentucky head coach John Calipari joined a teleconference on Tuesday to preview the 2016 NBA Draft, which will be held…
Kentucky’s new offense installed, Gran pleased with Drew Barker’s progression at quarterback
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune The new offense has been installed. The next step for Kentucky offensive coordinator Eddie…
Wildcats assigned No. 4 seed in East Region, could face Indiana in second-round showdown
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Despite sharing the Southeastern Conference regular season championship with Texas A&M, then knocking off…