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Jan 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) sets a franchise record with 62 points against the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Former Kentucky star suffers knee injury amidst All-Star season in the NBA

By Andy Patton
Kentucky men's basketball head coach John Calipari talks with Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) and Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) during the team's win over Illinois State. Dec. 29, 2023
Men's Basketball

How the Kentucky Wildcats can finish second (or fifth) in the SEC regular season standings

By Andy Patton
Dec 29, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari motions to his players during the first half against the Illinois State Redbirds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Which projected top 4 seeds do the Kentucky Wildcats want to avoid in the 2024 NCAA Tournament?

By Andy Patton
Feb 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) directs teammates during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

'I'm made for this': Former Kentucky star embracing expanded NBA role

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SEC wraparound: Tennessee tied with Alabama at top of conference standings

By Andy Patton
Nov 19, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Huskies guard Sahvir Wheeler (5) dribbles against San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) during an overtime period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Former Kentucky star reaches 1,500 career points in college basketball

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

The path for the Kentucky Wildcats to earn a top four seed and double-bye in SEC Tournament

By Andy Patton
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference guard Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against Eastern Conference guard Damian Lillard (0) of the Milwaukee Bucks during the third quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Devin Booker had an inspired response to a question from a Kentucky recruit

By Andy Patton
Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks the ball past Eastern Conference guard Tyrese Halliburton (0) of the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter in the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

You won't believe what percentage of points in the NBA All-Star game were scored by former Kentucky Wildcats

By Andy Patton
Justin Edwards
Men's Basketball

SEC Saturday wraparound: South Carolina joins Auburn in the loss column to help Kentucky in the standings

By Andy Patton
Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles on the court against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

How to watch Kentucky basketball alumni during NBA All-Star Weekend

By Andy Patton
Jan 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Referee Don Daily speaks with Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari during the second half between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

The path for the Kentucky Wildcats to miss the 2024 NCAA Tournament

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SEC wrap-around: Kentucky not the only top ranked SEC team to stumble on Saturday

By Andy Patton
Stepinac s Boogie Fland announces that he will be attending the University of Kentucky next year during a press conference at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains Oct. 20, 2023.
Men's Basketball

Comparing Kentucky's 2024 recruiting class to current NBA stars

By Andy Patton
Jan 17, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

John Calipari on Mark Few: 'He's done things no other coach has done'

By Andy Patton
Feb 6, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jordan Burks (23) celebrates after a dunk during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

College basketball experts discuss why this Kentucky reserve deserves more minutes

By Andy Patton
Nov 20, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari, left, shakes hands with Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few before a game at Spokane Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats turn their attention to Mark Few's Gonzaga Bulldogs

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SEC wraparound: Alabama, South Carolina, and Auburn keep winning

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky continues to slide in ESPN's updated Bracketology Report

By Andy Patton
Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

30 percent of the 2024 NBA All-Stars played for John Calipari and Kentucky...and they still had guys snubbed

By Andy Patton
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Trio of former Kentucky Wildcats named to NBA's Rising Stars Challenge

By Andy Patton
Dec 23, 2023; Newark, NY, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (13) and forward D.J. Jeffries (0) and Bulldogs guard Dashawn Davis (10) huddle with teammates during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SEC Saturday wraparound: Kentucky survived, Auburn did not

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky drops considerably in latest Bracketology Report from ESPN

By Andy Patton
Jan 20, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) catches a pass during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Why Zvonimir Ivisic will be a lottery pick in the 2024 NBA draft

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky still very much in the race in wide open SEC

By Andy Patton
Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Five former Kentucky Wildcats announced for 2024 Team USA Men's National Team Player Pool

By Andy Patton
Jan 20, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

It's clear this Kentucky Wildcat is a massive difference-maker

By Andy Patton
AUBURN, AL - NOVEMBER 29 - Auburn's K.D. Johnson (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Virginia Tech Hokies at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. Photo by Jamie Holt/Auburn Tigers
Men's Basketball

SEC wraparound: Auburn takes sole possession of first place with blowout win over Ole Miss

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Where is Kentucky in ESPN's latest Bracketology Report?

By Andy Patton
Nov 6, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) handles the ball during the second half against the New Mexico State Aggies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Current Wildcat star will be the NBA's Rookie of the Year next season

By Andy Patton
Jan 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) celebrates during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

There is a Kentucky Wildcat on this NBA Draft Big Board who will surprise you

By Andy Patton
Nov 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) talks with head coach John Calipari during the first half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Podcast hosts not worried about Kentucky's loss to Texas A&M

By Andy Patton
Kentucky John Calipari coaches against Kentucky State in Rupp Arena. Nov. 2, 2023
Men's Basketball

With so many top ranked teams losing, Kentucky's loss to A&M won't impact them much

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SEC Saturday wrap-around: Tennessee survives scare in Athens

By Andy Patton
VJ Edgecombe of Long Island Lutheran is surrounded by Link Academy defenders in the second semifinal matchup in the City of Palms Classic on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers.
Men's Basketball

Five-star Kentucky target to announce college decision on Sunday

By Andy Patton
Kentucky s John Calipari coaches against Missouri in Rupp Arena Tuesday night. Jan. 9, 2024
Men's Basketball

Four of college basketball's top five teams lost this week, what does it mean for Kentucky?

By Andy Patton
Dec 21, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard Justin Edwards (1) during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Kentucky defeated Louisville 95-76. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball: Time to hit the panic button on freshman wing Justin Edwards?

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky basketball remains a No. 2 seed in ESPN's latest Bracketology Report

By Andy Patton
Mar 4, 2023; Greenville, SC, USA; General view of the SEC logo with court at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

SEC basketball wrap-around: How the first day of conference play went around the league

By Andy Patton
Oct 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) dribbles the ball against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

An NBA All-Star ballot of just Kentucky Wildcats is totally justified this season

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky is up to a No. 2 seed in ESPN's latest Bracketology Report

By Andy Patton
Oct 27, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) handles the ball during the second half against the Georgetown Tigers at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Pair of Kentucky Wildcats in ESPN's Top 25 NBA draft prospect rankings

By Andy Patton
Dec 21, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks with guard Justin Edwards (1) during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Kentucky defeated Louisville 95-76. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Locked on College Basketball includes Justin Edwards among NBA draft fallers

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Daimion Collins (4) controls the ball against Providence Friars guard Jared Bynum (4) in the second half at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Former Kentucky forward Daimion Collins is set to return for the LSU Tigers on Friday

By Andy Patton
Nov 10, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari walks off the court after the game against the Texas A&M Commerce Lions at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

How will Kentucky's stumble against UNC-Wilmington impact their seeding in March?

By Andy Patton
Camden's Billy Richmond shoots the ball during the boys basketball game between Camden and Rancocas Valley played at Camden High School on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Camden defeated Rancocas Valley, 60-51.
Men's Basketball

Updated look at Kentucky's 2024 recruiting class following addition of forward Billy Richmond

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky moves up to a No. 4 seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament Bracketology from ESPN

By Andy Patton
Kentucky s John Calipari and Louisville coach Kenny Payne meet each other at mid court before the game between the two schools on Thursday, December 21, 2023
Men's Basketball

John Calipari defends Louisville's Kenny Payne: 'I feel for him'

By Andy Patton
Dec 9, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) controls the ball against the Penn Quakers in the second half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Six Kentucky Wildcats selected in latest 2024 NBA mock draft from Bleacher Report

By Andy Patton
Mar 17, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; A detailed view of the March Madness logo during a practice day before the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Latest ESPN bracketology has Kentucky as a No. 5 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

By Andy Patton
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