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Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats wait to be introduced before the exhibition game against the Kentucky State Thorobreds at Rupp Arena on November 6, 2015 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Kentucky State 111-58. Photo by Taylor Pence

UK’s NBA Draft hopefuls document journeys

Kevin Erpenbeck June 17, 2016

With the 2016 NBA Draft less than a week away, former Kentucky players Tyler Ulis, Jamal Murray and Skal Labissiere have been documenting their journeys leading up to the biggest day in their young careers.Murray...

Kentucky forward Tai Wynyard dunks the ball 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

Briscoe, Wynyard discuss new season

Kevin Erpenbeck June 15, 2016

Kentucky players Isaiah Briscoe and Tai Wynyard spoke the media on Wednesday about the upcoming season, what they learned from last year and what their expectations are as a team.Some of the more interesting...

UK basketball player Derek Willis was arrested early Saturday morning.

Derek Willis arrested for public intoxication

Kevin Erpenbeck June 12, 2016

Kentucky basketball senior forward Derek Willis was arrested on Saturday in Boone County on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place.The arrest of Willis was first reported by Justin Rowland of...

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Cats gather for first team meeting at Calipari’s house

Kevin Erpenbeck June 9, 2016

With each passing day, the 2016-17 Kentucky basketball season draws that much closer. While the new season doesn't officially begin until November, head coach John Calipari wanted to get head start on...

Guard Jamal Murray shoots a jump shot during the NCAA Tournament second round game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff.

Calipari lobbying for Jamal Murray to go No. 1 in NBA Draft

Kevin Erpenbeck June 9, 2016

As he always does, Kentucky head coach John Calipari is raving about another former player of his in the hopes that they'll be selected earlier in the upcoming NBA draft.  Calipari appeared on ESPNU's...

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Booker, Cauley-Stein, Randle named to 2016 USA Select Team

Kevin Erpenbeck June 7, 2016

The NBA Finals could be over in the next few days, depending on how much the Golden State Warriors want to embarrass the Cleveland Cavaliers by completing their four-game sweep over them.After that, basketball...

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.

UK basketball to release bracket challenge of best Calipari-era plays

Kevin Erpenbeck May 30, 2016

Kentucky fans will have a chance to vote for their favorite play of the John Calipari era when the basketball staff releases its bracket style challenge to the public on Tuesday. UK collected votes from...

Forward Marcus Lee dunks the ball during the Wildcats game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

Briscoe returns, Lee transfers on NBA decision day

Kevin Erpenbeck May 25, 2016

On the very last day to make a decision on their NBA plans, Isaiah Briscoe and Marcus Lee both withdrew their names from draft consideration. However, only Briscoe plans to return to UK, while Lee announced...

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 

UK listed as an underachiever by ESPN writer

Kevin Erpenbeck May 24, 2016

In the last four years, the Kentucky Wildcats have reached the NCAA Tournament three times, made it to the Final Four twice, played in the national championship game once. And yet somehow, an esteemed...

Head coach John Calipari yells at Isaiah Briscoe during the Wildcats game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

How UK looks after failing to snag Marques Bolden

Kevin Erpenbeck May 19, 2016

The process was long. The wait was excruciating and drawn out. And in the end, Kentucky lost out on securing one of its top recruits.After months of making the nation wait for his announcement, top-tier...

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

Towns’ Rookie of the Year award adds to Calipari greatness

Kevin Erpenbeck May 16, 2016

Former Kentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns was unanimously named the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday.The big man averaged 18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game during his first year...

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