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Jan 27, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives to the basket during the first half as Arkansas Razorbacks forward Makhi Mitchell (15) defends at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky's Defense Rising Again In KenPom Ratings

By Lance Dawe
Nov 23, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) gets set on defense during the second half against the North Florida Ospreys at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky basketball climbing inside top 20 of latest KenPom ratings

By Lance Dawe
Jan 27, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates with guard Reed Sheppard (15) after making a three point shot in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Kentucky won 63-57. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky vs Arkansas Basketball Recap

By Lance Dawe
Dec 29, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) celebrates with guard Reed Sheppard (15) 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

PODCAST: Should Kentucky Basketball Run The Platoon Again?

By Lance Dawe
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: Why hasn't Justin Edwards lived up to the hype?

By Lance Dawe
Jan 20, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts 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

Halftime Notes: Kentucky Struggling With South Carolina

By Lance Dawe
Jan 17, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) gets a rebound 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

Kentucky Basketball's Defense Isn't As Bad As KenPom Thinks

By Lance Dawe
Jan 20, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts after making a basket 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

PODCAST: Zvonimir Ivisic makes Kentucky basketball the best team in the country?

By Lance Dawe
Nov 20, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats (from left to right) Brennan Canada, Zvonimir Ivisic, Aaron Bradshaw, and Ugonna Onyenso celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Saint Joseph's Hawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball's Zvonimir Ivisic Made Eligible By NCAA

By Lance Dawe
Nov 24, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) passes the ball during the second half against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Why has Kentucky basketball's defense been so bad?

By Lance Dawe
Dec 29, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the second half against the Illinois State Redbirds at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky Basketball Back On The Recruiting Trail

By Lance Dawe
Kentucky men's basketball head coach John Calipari yells instructions during the Wildcats' win over Illinois State, the last game before the SEC regular season begins in January. Dec. 29, 2023
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball's Defense Is Holding Them Back In The KenPom Ratings

By Lance Dawe
Nov 10, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Zvonimir Ivisic (left), forward Tre Mitchell (middle) and forward Aaron Bradshaw (right) walk 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

Kentucky Basketball Still Waiting On NCAA To Make A Decision On High-Profile Prospect

By Lance Dawe
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

PODCAST: Kentucky vs Texas A&M basketball preview

By Lance Dawe
Nov 17, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) makes a three point basket during the second half against the Stonehill Skyhawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Which guard has been the most impactful for Kentucky basketball?

By Lance Dawe
Nov 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) shoots the ball during the second half against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky basketball vs Missouri Recap

By Lance Dawe
Dec 31, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Former Kentucky Wildcats player Tyler Ulis sits on the bench during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Ulis joined the coaching staff as a student assistant. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky's John Welch says Tyler Ulis brings 'basketball intellect' to Wildcats' staff

By Lance Dawe
Jan 6, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) dribbles the ball at Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky basketball holding strong in KenPom ratings following win over Florida

By Lance Dawe
Kentucky's Tre Mitchell, Reed Sheppard and Justin Edwards celebrated at the end of overtime as the Wildcats took on the St. Joseph's Hawks at Rupp Arena on Monday night. The Wildcats outlasted the Hawks in overtime, 96-88. Nov. 20, 2023.
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky vs Missouri preview

By Lance Dawe
Jan 6, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators forward Tyrese Samuel (4) defends Kentucky Wildcats forward Tre Mitchell (4) during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky basketball vs Florida recap

By Lance Dawe
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: Kentucky vs Florida basketball preview, big time test for Wildcats

By Lance Dawe
Dec 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard shoots a free-throw during the second half against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky vs Florida basketball preview

By Lance Dawe
Nov 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) reacts after scoring against the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Will Kentucky basketball's ELITE offense ever slow down?

By Lance Dawe
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

Kentucky's numbers holding strong on KenPom before SEC play

By Lance Dawe
Dec 9, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts in the first half against the Penn Quakers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Will Kentucky basketball WIN the SEC?

By Lance Dawe
Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) and forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Is Kentucky basketball Final Four bound?

By Lance Dawe
July 5, 2023; North Augusta, S.C., USA; NJ Scholars Billy Richmond (24) during the Team Thad and NJ Scholars game at third day of the Peach Jam in Riverview Park Activities Center. Team Thad defeated NJ Scholars 67-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Network
Men's Basketball

Five-star SF Billy Richmond commits to Kentucky basketball

By Lance Dawe
Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) celebrates after stopping South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during the second half of a NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Georgia won 24-14.
Football

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson commits to Kentucky

By Lance Dawe
Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) defends the goal against Kentucky Wildcats forward Tre Mitchell (4) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball Improving Defense in Latest KenPom Ratings

By Lance Dawe
Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) and forward Jae'Lyn Withers (24) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky slides up the NET Rankings after beating North Carolina

By Lance Dawe
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Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky vs North Carolina RECAP: Wildcats clutch out a win

By Lance Dawe
Dec 2, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard shoots a free-throw during the second half against the North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

PODCAST: Kentucky vs North Carolina Preview: Track Meet in the ATL?

By Lance Dawe
Kentucky coach Mark Stoops waves to fans after the Wildcats defeated Louisville at Kroger Field, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
Football

Kentucky Football 2024 Schedule Announced

By Lance Dawe
Dec 9, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts in the first half against the Penn Quakers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball: Wildcats Still Inside Top 25 of KenPom Ratings

By Lance Dawe
Dec 9, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) defends Penn Quakers guard Clark Slajchert (0) in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

WATCH: Aaron Bradshaw is breaking out for the Kentucky Wildcats

By Lance Dawe
Oct 13, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

LOOK: The Kentucky Wildcats are practicing in the Philadelphia 76ers facility

By Lance Dawe
Nov 24, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the first half against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

How Has Kentucky Basketball Recently Faired Against Top 10 Teams?

By Lance Dawe
Nov 24, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) poses for a photo with guard Adou Thiero (3) on the bench during the second half against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball: Wildcats Surging in Latest KenPom Ratings

By Lance Dawe
Nov 6, 2023; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami (Fl) Hurricanes guard Christian Watson (3) grabs possession as N.J.I.T Highlanders guard Mekhi Gray (24) defends in the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky Basketball: Three Things to Note About the Miami Hurricanes

By Lance Dawe
Nov 20, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats (from left to right) Brennan Canada, Zvonimir Ivisic, Aaron Bradshaw, and Ugonna Onyenso celebrate from the bench during the second half against the Saint Joseph's Hawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

John Calipari Says Aaron Bradshaw, Kentucky Getting Closer to Full Health

By Lance Dawe
Oct 13, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) reacts during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

LOOK: Aaron Bradshaw Going Through Warmups Before Kentucky vs Marshall

By Lance Dawe
Oct 13, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) reacts during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Aaron Bradshaw Set to Return to Practice for Kentucky Basketball

By Lance Dawe
Nov 17, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the Stonehill Skyhawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Podcast: Five Bold Predictions for Kentucky Basketball Five Games Into the Season

By Lance Dawe
Oct 13, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) reacts during Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Aaron Bradshaw Posts Interesting Instagram Story Photo of Himself, Zvonimir Ivisic, Ugonna Onyenso

By Lance Dawe
Nov 20, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) talks with head coach John Calipari during overtime against the Saint Joseph's Hawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Podcast: Kentucky vs St Joseph's recap, Wildcats escape the Hawks in overtime

By Lance Dawe
Nov 17, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives to the basket during the second half against the Stonehill Skyhawks at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Kentucky's DJ Wagner Falling, Rob Dillingham Rising in Latest NBA Mock Draft

By Lance Dawe
Nov 14, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari gestures to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Coach Calipari Previews Kentucky's Matchup With St. Joes

By Lance Dawe
Nov 10, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Zvonimir Ivisic (left), forward Tre Mitchell (middle) and forward Aaron Bradshaw (right) walk 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

An Update On Kentucky Basketball's Three Bigs

By Lance Dawe
Oct 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Devin Leary (13) passes during the second quarter against the Tennessee Volunteers at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Football

Podcast: Kentucky vs South Carolina Preview, Wildcats Looking To Close the Season Strong

By Lance Dawe
Oct 27, 2023; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) walks off the court after the game against the Georgetown Tigers at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
Men's Basketball

Fan-Favorite Reed Sheppard Has Been Impressive for Kentucky Basketball Early

By Lance Dawe
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