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Kentucky coach Mark Pope talked with freshman Trent Noah, a former Harlan County all-stater, during a recent practice session.

Pope says he’s ‘really close’ to completing first UK schedule

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
June 28, 2024
Coach John Calipari will lead the Kentucky WIldcats into Southeastern Conference play this week against Missouri.

Defense, free throws are priorities for Cats going into SEC play

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 26, 2022
Casen Wallace just missed a triple-double in his debut with the Wildcats on Monday night at Rupp Arena.

Kentucky cruises past Howard in season opener

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 8, 2022
Kentucky coach John Calipari yelled instructions across court in a scrimmage on Sunday.

Calipari says Cats aren’t where they need to be

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 2, 2022
John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats are picked to wn this year's Southeastern Conference title.

Wildcats picked to win SEC title

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 19, 2022
Daimion Collins threw down a dunk during Big Blue Madness on Friday night at Rupp Arena.

Madness ushers in new season of Kentucky basketball

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 16, 2022
Kaiya Sheron made his debut for Kentucky in a 24-14 setback Saturday night at Kroger Field.

Without Levis, Cats struggle in loss to South Carolina

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 9, 2022
Kentucky ends Bahamas Tour with 4-0 record

Kentucky ends Bahamas Tour with 4-0 record

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 14, 2022
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey spoke during SEC Media Days on Monday.

SEC remains strong despite changes in college athletics

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
July 18, 2022
Oscar Tshiebwe talked to reporters during a press conference Thursday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum.

Tshiebwe focused on leading Wildcats to ninth national title

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
July 7, 2022
Robert Dillingham, the No. 13 overall prospect in the Class of 2023, is a point guard and a five-star recruit and chose Kentucky over Auburn, Louisville and USC.

Dillingham chooses Cats; Lyon’s Perry receives offer from UK

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
June 26, 2022
Oscar Tshiebwe (left) and Sahvir Wheeler are all smiles during Kentucky's press conference.

Cats ‘excited, ready’ for NCAA opener

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
March 17, 2022
Former Kentucky assistant coach Kenny Payne is expected to take over the Louisville program.

Calpari says he’s happy Payne will have opportunity to coach Cards

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
March 16, 2022
Kenttucky's Kellan Grady had 21 points and 14 rebounds in the Wildcats' win over Alabama on Saturday.

Grady carries short-handed Cats to win over Alabama

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
February 19, 2022
Oscar Tshiebwe scored 27 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in Kentucky's win over Florida on Saturday.

Tshiebwe powers Cats to victory over Florida

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
February 12, 2022
UK extends win streak to five with victory over South Carolina

UK extends win streak to five with victory over South Carolina

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
February 9, 2022
Kentucky forward Daimion Collins (4) was fouled by Alabama guard Jusaun Holt (1) during the second half of their game Saturday.

Collins the difference-maker for Cats in win over Alabama

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
February 6, 2022
Cats roll past Kansas in Big 12 - SEC Challenge

Cats roll past Kansas in Big 12 – SEC Challenge

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 30, 2022
Cats unable to overcome injuries in loss at Auburn

Cats unable to overcome injuries in loss at Auburn

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 23, 2022
Cats overcome 13-point deficit to defeat Texas A&M

Cats overcome 13-point deficit to defeat Texas A&M

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 20, 2022
Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrated after a 3-pointer during the second half of a game against Tennessee.

Teammates not surprised by Washington’s emergence as leader for Cats

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 17, 2022
Kentucky hangs on for win over Commodores

Kentucky hangs on for win over Commodores

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 12, 2022
TyTy Washington scored from underneath for Kentucky on Saturday.

Washington passes test, sets school assist mark in win over Georgia

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 9, 2022
Cats hope to make a statement in first SEC road game

Cats hope to make a statement in first SEC road game

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 3, 2022
Kentucky players and coach Mark Stoops held up the Citrus Bowl trophy after defeating Iowa 20-17 on Saturday in Orlando.

Cats edge Iowa for Citrus Bowl victory, extending postseason streak to four

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
January 2, 2022
Tubby Smith had a jersey retired in his honor Friday at Rupp Arena.

Cats honor Tubby, then roll past High Point

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 31, 2021
Kentucky's Keion Brooks went on the floor for a loose ball in Kentucky's 83-56 win over Missouri Wednesday night at Rupp Arena.

Refreshed Brooks leads Kentucky to win over Missouri in SEC opener

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 30, 2021
Loss at Notre Dame helped Wildcats find their swagger

Loss at Notre Dame helped Wildcats find their swagger

By Keith Taylor, Keith Taylor
December 28, 2021
Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe worked inside during Wednesday's game against Western Kentucky University.

Cats overcome distractions to roll past Western

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 24, 2021
Oscar Tshiebwe and Sahvir Wheeler have been consistent performers for the Kentuck Wildcats this season.

Wheeler leads Cats to blowout win over North Carolina

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 19, 2021
Oscar Tshiebwe and Sahvir Wheeler have been consistent performers for the Kentuck Wildcats this season.

Calipari ready to set the rotation for ‘big-boy time’

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 9, 2021
Sean Woods and his Southern University squad gave Kentucky a fight in a 76-64 win by the Wildcats on Tuesday night.

Woods, Southern give Cats all they can handle

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 8, 2021
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops played his college football at Iowa.

Stoops has ‘nothing but fond memories of Hawkeyes experience’

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
December 7, 2021
Oscar Tshiebwe scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Kentucky's 85-57 win over Central Michigan on Monday night.

Cats extend win streak to six with rout of Central Michigan

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 30, 2021
Will Levis led Kentucky to a win Saturday over Louisville to finish 9-3 on the season.

Levis leads Wildcats in Governor’s Cup rout of Cards

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 28, 2021
Sahvir Wheeler scored 12 points and dished out 14 assists in Kentucky's 86-52 win over North Florida on Friday night.

Wheeler impresses North Florida in UK’s rout of Ospreys

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 27, 2021
Kentucky receiver Wan'Dale Robinson dived for the end zone at the end of a long play earlier this season. He had stepped out of bounds around the 6-yard line.

Cats hope to stretch winning at Louisville to three

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 26, 2021
Kentucky guard Kellan Grady scored 14 points in Kentucky's 86-61 win over Albany on Monday night at Rupp Arena.

Grady’s timely shooting helps Wildcats hold off Albany

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 23, 2021
Will Levis got off a pass under pressure in Kentucky's win over New Mexico State Saturday at Kroger Field.

Cats pull away in rout of New Mexico State

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 20, 2021
North Laurel junior guard Reed Sheppard announced Saturday that he would attend the University of Kentucky.

Sheppard follows parents’ footsteps and picks Kentucky

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 20, 2021
TyTy Washington had career highs of 20 points and 11 rebounds in Kentucky's 77-59 win over Ohio.

Washington steps up as Wildcats coast past Ohio

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 20, 2021
Oscar Tshiebwe has grabbed 20 rebounds in Kentucky's first two games to open the season.

Nothing gets in the way of Tshiebwe when it comes to rebounding

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 15, 2021
Calipari 'really excited' about Class of 2022 signees

Calipari ‘really excited’ about Class of 2022 signees

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 10, 2021
Kentucky coach John Calipari and the Wildcats open the season against Duke Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Wildcats embrace big-stage showdown against Duke to open season

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 8, 2021
Sahvir Wheeler gave Kentucky a second-half spark in an 80-71 over Miles College in Rupp Arena on Friday. It was the second exhibition of the preseason. UK plays for keeps starting Tuesday night against Duke in Madison Square Garden.

Cats overcome slow start to down Miles College in exhibition

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 6, 2021
Kentucky guard Davion Mintz brought the ball up the court in and exhibition game against Kentucky Wesleyan last week.

Cats focused on sharing the basketball

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 2, 2021
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops and the Wildcats will take on Tennessee on Saturday at Kroger Field.

Stoops, Cats move past loss to Mississippi State

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
November 1, 2021
Josh Ali set sail on a 74-yard punt return for a touchdown in a 31-17 loss at Mississippi State Saturday night.

Mississippi State hands Wildcats haunting loss in Starkville

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 31, 2021
Brooks paves way for Cats in exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan

Brooks paves way for Cats in exhibition win over Kentucky Wesleyan

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 30, 2021
Kellan Grady went up for a layup in Kentucky's Blue-White game last Friday night at Rupp Arena.

Cats want to ‘live up to standard’ in exhibition opener

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 28, 2021
Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats enjoyed a bye week last Saturday.

Stoops happy with the way Cats kept working during bye week

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 25, 2021
Davion Mintz is pictured during UK's Blue-White scrimmage

Cats display depth in Blue-White scrimmage

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 23, 2021
Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari addressed the members of the media on Wednesday at Memorial Coliseum.

Refreshed and revived, Calipari back to having fun again

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 22, 2021
Kentucky coach John Calipari spoke at Big Blue Madness last Friday night in Lexington.

Kentucky favored to win SEC basketball title

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 20, 2021
Georgia running back Zamir White (3) during the Bulldogs game with Kentucky in Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium.

Top-ranked Georgia hands Wildcats their first loss

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 16, 2021
Keion Brooks threw down a dunk during Big Blue Madness Friday night at Rupp Arena.

Big Blue Madness makes roaring return

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 16, 2021
Dominique Hawkins was all smiles as he met the Wildcats at Rupp Arena on Monday.

Former Kentucky Mr. Basketball a visitor at UK’s open practice

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 12, 2021
Kentucky running back Chris Rorriguez celebrated a touchdown in a win over LSU last weekend. The Wildcats will take on No. 1 Georgia on Saturday in Athens.

Fresh off thumping of LSU, Cats have Georgia on their minds

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 11, 2021
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis accounted for five of Kentucky's six touchdowns against LSU on Saturday night.

Levis has helped lead Wildcats to best start since 1950

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 10, 2021
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis leaped for a first down in a win over Florida last Saturday at Kroger Field.

Coen, Levis confident UK offense will turn the corner

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 6, 2021
Josh Paschal blocked a Florida field goal attempt in a 20-13 win last Saturday at Kroger Field.

Cats moving past Florida, shift focus to next opportunity

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 4, 2021
Mark Stoops celebrates Kentucky's win over Florida on Saturday night at Kroger Field.

Elated Wildcats celebrate monumental win over Florida

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
October 3, 2021
Chris Rodriguez rushed for an extra yard in Kentucky's win at South Carolina last Saturday in Columbia.

Stoops focusing on fixing Cats’ problems with turnovers

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 30, 2021
Kovosiey Smoke rushed for a yard during the first half of a 16-10 win at South Carolina on Saturday night.

Defense rescues Cats in win at South Carolina

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 26, 2021
Shane Beamer is in his first season as head coach at South Carolina.

Stoops and Beamer carved their own paths to success

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 22, 2021
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis dropped back to make a pass in the Wildcats' narrow win over Tennessee Chattanooga last Saturday at Kroger Field.

Stoops calls hard-fought win over Mocs a learning experience

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 21, 2021
Josh Ali ran for extra yards following a catch in the Wildcats' 28-23 win over Tennessee Chattanooga Saturday at Kroger Field.

Cats survive scare to defeat UT-Chattanooga

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 19, 2021
Coach John Calipari at the podium Thursday. (Kentucky Today/Keith Taylor)

Calipari moving on from last year’s disappointing season

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 17, 2021
Kentucky's Davion Mintz made a move behind Jacob Toppin's screen in a 77-74 win over Vanderbilt last season. (Kentucky Today/Tammie Brown)

Calipari says schedule will challenge Cats

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 12, 2021
Josh Ali celebrated after making a catch in Kentucky's win over ULM Saturday at Kroger Field.

Levis, receivers not surprised by Cats’ performance in opener

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 5, 2021
Wan'Dale Robinson's first catch of his UK career was a touchdown catch from Will Levis in a 45-10 win over ULM Saturday at Kroger Field.

New-look offense impressive as Cats open season with win

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 4, 2021
Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez has high expectations going into this season.

Rodriguez hopes to be best back in SEC this season

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
September 1, 2021
Tubby Smith watched his tee shot from the No. 11 tee box during a Pro-Am event ahead of the Barbasol Championship two years ago.

Tubby looking forward to Rupp Arena return

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 30, 2021
Former Morehead State head coach Sean Woods will bring his Southern Jaguars to Rupp Arena in December.

Former UK standout will bring Southern to ‘Unity Series’

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 28, 2021
Vince Marrow has been impressed with Will Levis during preseason workouts.

Marrow confident Levis ready to lead UK offense

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 26, 2021
Will Levis launched a throw during an open practice for media members Tuesday in Lexington.

Now with weight off his shoulders, Levis ready to be a leader

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 17, 2021
Will Levis led Kentucky to a win Saturday over Louisville to finish 9-3 on the season.

Levis named UK’s starting quarterback

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 15, 2021
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops jokes around during fan day last week at Kroger Field. The Wildcats open the season on Sept. 4 against Louisiana Monroe.

Stoops pleased with Cats’ play in scrimmage

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 15, 2021
Will Levis threw a pass during Kentucky's Fan Day open practice last Saturday at Kroger Field.

Three battling for starting quarterback job at UK

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
August 9, 2021
Coach Mark Stoops says Kentucky is on a good path.

Stoops says Cats are on their way to next level

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
July 20, 2021
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have a 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals. Game 4 is set for Wednesday night.

Booker says playing for Calipari taught him ‘how to be a pro’

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
July 14, 2021
Davion Mintz will return and play for the Kentucky Wildcats next season.

Mintz follows heart, drops out of NBA Draft

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
July 2, 2021
Eastern Kentucky Athletics Director Matt Roan and the Colonels officially become members of the Atlantic Sun on Thursday.

EKU begins new era as member of Athletic Sun Conference

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
June 30, 2021
Kentucky redshirt freshman Dontaie Allen is determined to do great things with the Wildcats.

Allen envisions ‘a great finish’ to college career

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
June 12, 2021
Keion Brooks is looking forward to his third season with the Wildcats and will be counted on to be a leader this year.

Brooks focusing on getting better heading into junior season

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
June 9, 2021
Kentucky coach John Calipari has stocked next year's roster with transfers but doesn't think that will be a trend for his team in the future.

Calipari doesn’t expect Cats to depend on transfers in the future

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 29, 2021
Tatum Spangler and Lauren Johnson celebrated after the Wildcats defeated Notre Dame in the first of two games Sunday at Joe Cropp Stadium in Lexington.

Kentucky advances with sweep of Notre Dame

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 23, 2021
Iowa guard CJ Fredrick (5) is pictured against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Fredrick hopes to build on past success at Rupp

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 21, 2021
Sahvir Wheeler is confident the SEC will allow him to play for the Wildcats next season.

Wheeler brings confidence, experience to UK roster

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 19, 2021
Georgia transfer Sahvir Wheeler averaged 14 points per game for Georgia last season.

Georgia guard becomes Kentucky’s latest transfer

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 17, 2021
TyTy Washington verbally committed with Kentucky on Wednesday night.

Heralded point guard in 2021 class commits to Kentucky

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 13, 2021
Orlando Antigua is prepared to begin his second stint with the Wildcats.

Antigua plans to build on past experiences in second stint at UK

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 10, 2021
Greg Todd was named women's basketball coach at Eastern Kentucky University on Monday after seven seasons at Morehead State University.

Todd returning home as women’s basketball coach at EKU

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 10, 2021
Antigua, Coleman added to UK basketball staff

Antigua, Coleman added to UK basketball staff

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 6, 2021
Cats land former Covington Catholic sharpshooter

Cats land former Covington Catholic sharpshooter

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
May 5, 2021
Offensive coordinator Liam Coen has been mostly all smiles during spring workouts.

Stoops likes urgency, tempo of UK offense under Coen

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
April 11, 2021
Kellan Grady is looking forward to the next phase of his collegiate career.

Competitive environment drew Grady to Kentucky

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
April 1, 2021
Kellan Grady scored more than 2,000 points in his four-year career at Davidson.

Wildcats add Davidson transfer

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
March 29, 2021
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton directed his team during a game against North Carolina in the semifinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C.

Former UK assistant building powerhouse at Florida State

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
March 26, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacted after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of a game in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament at the Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

Freshman leads Iowa past Kentucky in second round of tourney

By Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today
March 25, 2021
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