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Guard Jamal Murray dunks the ball 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.

Draft Night full of surprises for Cats

Anthony Crawford June 23, 2016

Following his first season at UK, John Calipari called the day of the 2010 NBA draft the biggest day in the program’s history. UK had John Wall go No. 1 overall in that draft along with four other players...

Forward Alex Poythress of the Kentucky Wildcats goes up for a dunk during the NCAA Tournament first round game against the Stony Brook Seawolves at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Making a case for Alex Poythress

Anthony Crawford June 22, 2016

With the NBA Draft quickly approaching, UK head coach John Calipari has been active recently advocating and promoting his former players any way he can.The latest string of sales pitches for each prospect...

Guard Jamal Murray shoots 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

NBA Draft Preview: UK Edition

Anthony Crawford June 21, 2016

Ever since John Calipari took over at UK, the college basketball season doesn’t officially end for Big Blue Nation until after the NBA Draft. While this year may not be as exciting as years past for...

Nick Mingione is the UK Head Baseball Coach. Photo by Britney Howard

Mingione looks to continue family atmosphere, success at UK

Anthony Crawford June 14, 2016

It’s truly something special when witnessing firsthand the family atmosphere throughout UK Athletics while under Athletic Director Mitchell Barnhart.That atmosphere was more prevalent than ever at the...

UK names Nick Mingione as new baseball head coach

Anthony Crawford June 13, 2016

Following a disappointing season where the Cats failed to make the NCAA tournament, the resignation of head coach Gary Henderson left Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart with a big hole to fill for UK baseball....

Forward Marcus Lee shoots a free throw 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

Lee headed out west, officially transfers to Cal

Anthony Crawford June 13, 2016

After deciding that he would not be returning to UK after pulling his name out of the draft, Marcus Lee was almost certainly heading out west to play closer to home. That move was confirmed Monday with...

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...

Third basemen Javon Shelby walks off the field after striking out with the bases loaded during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cliff Hagan Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Three Cats taken in MLB Draft

Chris Angolia June 10, 2016

With the 2016 MLB Draft currently in progress, three members of the UK baseball team have already had their names called.After a long and strenuous season that culminated in missing the NCAA Tournament...

Head coach Mark Stoops looks on during the UK Football annual spring football game at Commonwealth Stadium. Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Joel Repoley | Staff.

UK loses four-star quarterback commit to Alabama

Anthony Crawford June 7, 2016

Being the recruiting powerhouse that it is under head coach John Calipari, UK basketball is no stranger to using the approach of just letting the program speak for itself to bring in the best high school...

Marcus Lee, Brad Calipari, Dakari Johnson and Andrew Harrison celebrate after defeating Michigan 75-72 and becoming the NCAA Midwest Regional Champions at the Elite 8 vs. Michigan at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Photo by Emily Wuetcher | Staff

Brad Calipari officially joins team as walk-on

Anthony Crawford June 6, 2016

While the the news came a few months earlier via Twitter, UK announced officially Monday afternoon that head coach John Calipari's son will be a part of next year's team as a walk-on for the Cats. Brad...

Head coach Gary Henderson of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the game against the Buffalo Bulls at Cliff Hagan Stadium in Lexington, Ky. on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

After Coach Henderson’s resignation, what’s next for UK baseball?

Chris Angolia June 1, 2016

It was announced Wednesday morning that current UK baseball Coach Gary Henderson would be resigning after eight years at the helm of the Cats. Henderson was a part of the program since 2004 before accepting...

UK head coach Gary Henderson talks to the umpire during the game between the University of Kentucky baseball team vs. Wright State University in Lexington , Ky.,on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff 

UK baseball head coach Gary Henderson resigns

Sports Staff June 1, 2016

UK baseball head coach Gary Henderson resigned according to UK Athletics on Wednesday morning. The team had a record of 258-199 over Henderson's eight seasons.“I am deeply appreciative of the contributions...

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