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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Guards Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker of the Kentucky Wildcats enter the game during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Missouri 86-37. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Booker, Ulis combo on display in Suns’ Summer League opener

Kevin Erpenbeck July 10, 2016

Former Kentucky teammates and current Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis haven't lost an ounce of chemistry with each other.The self-described "best friends" took the court on Saturday for...

Head coach John Calipari overlooks the team during open practice prior to the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

Peach Jam showcasing top UK targets

Kevin Erpenbeck July 8, 2016

It's July, which means Kentucky head coach John Calipari has begun his next wave of recruiting. The first stop on his list is the 2016 Peach Jam.The Hall of Fame head coach took UK assistants Kenny Payne and Tony...

UK guard Tyler Ulis announces he will enter the NBA draft and sign an agent during a press conference at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Phoenix Suns sign Ulis to first round contract

Kevin Erpenbeck July 5, 2016

Tyler Ulis slipped in the NBA Draft to the second round before the Phoenix Suns selected the former Kentucky point guard with the 34th overall pick.But that didn't stop the Suns from giving Ulis first...

Head coach John Calipari overlooks the team during open practice prior to the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

First UK basketball practice report released

Kevin Erpenbeck June 30, 2016

With all 15 players of the 2016-17 Kentucky basketball team officially on UK's campus, the first practice of the new season has begun.The practices are closed door sessions, but CoachCal.com, the official...

Calipari and Mitchell share thoughts on Pat Summitt

Kevin Erpenbeck June 28, 2016

The sporting world lost an iconic legend early Tuesday morning when Hall of Fame coach Pat Summitt died after battling early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type.Summitt, 64, was a pioneer of women's college...

Center Karl-Anthony Towns of the Kentucky Wildcats tries to pump-up the crowd during the game against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky leads Florida 30-27 at the half. Photo by Michael Reaves

Calipari announces Rookie of the Year camp featuring Karl-Anthony Towns

Kevin Erpenbeck June 28, 2016

Former Kentucky star player and reining NBA Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns is returning to Lexington, Ky., to feature in the inaugural Rookie of the Year Camp.UK head coach John Calipari announced...

 

Former Wildcat Kyle Wiltjer signs with Houston Rockets

Kevin Erpenbeck June 24, 2016

Former Gonzaga forward and Kentucky transfer Kyle Wiltjer signed a three-year contract with the Houston Rockets after going undrafted in Thursday's NBA Draft, according to KREM 2, a Spokane, Wash., CBS-news...

Forward Alex Poythress of the Kentucky Wildcats wipes tears from eyes after Kentuckys loss during the NCAA Tournament second round game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Kentucky fell to Indiana 73-67. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Undrafted Poythress gets NBA chance

Kevin Erpenbeck June 24, 2016

Former Kentucky forward Alex Poythress wasn’t selected in the NBA Draft Thursday night in Brooklyn, N.Y., but he will get a chance to be in the NBA when he plays for the Orlando Magic in the Orlando...

Jamal Murray announces he will enter the NBA draft. Friday, April 1, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff.

Mock draft overview for 2016 NBA Draft

Kevin Erpenbeck June 23, 2016

Plenty of mock drafts have been created over the last few months with experts trying to predict what player will go where come Thursday's 2016 NBA Draft. Trades and injury reports have also changed such...

Calipari denies taking shots at Pitino and Louisville

Kevin Erpenbeck June 23, 2016

Kentucky head coach John Calipari is spending most of NBA Draft Day on ESPN's campus in Bristol, Conn., making his rounds on the scheduled shows. Calipari's first stop was co-hosting with Mike Greenberg...

Guard Tyler Ulis and head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats talk during a free throw during the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2014 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated North Carolina 84-70. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff 

Calipari reflects on NBA Draft

Kevin Erpenbeck June 21, 2016

The NBA Draft is often considered the last day of the Kentucky basketball season for many Wildcat fans. To head John Calipari, he considers it his "sons' graduation."Calipari spoke to reporters via a teleconference...

Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats talk to the media during interviews and open practice prior to their first round game of the NCAA Tournament against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Calipari to preview NBA Draft on ESPN

Kevin Erpenbeck June 20, 2016

Kentucky head coach John Calipari will be in Bristol, Conn., on Thursday and make several appearances on various ESPN shows to preview the 2016 NBA Draft.Calipari will make a total of six on-air appearances...

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