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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky fifth year Taha Baadi hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Notre Dame mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

No. 4 Kentucky men’s tennis defeats No. 19 South Carolina, improves to 19-2

Kai McClelland, Tennis Beat Reporter April 9, 2024

On Friday, April 5, No. 4 Kentucky men’s tennis traveled to Columbia, South Carolina, where it defeated the No. 19 Gamecocks 4-3, maintaining its 19-2 record. The Cats also improved to 12-1 against...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari, left, pleads with guard Rob Dillingham (0) as he walks to the bench during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky freshman Rob Dillingham declares for 2024 NBA Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

The second player to enter their name into the 2024 NBA Draft pool without also entering the transfer portal was Rob Dillingham, who did so on Tuesday. Dillingham made his announcement on NBA Today...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to a call during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Domino effect: How chicken nuggets, Texas and Oklahoma led to a seismic shift in college basketball

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

As ridiculous as it is to say, just one day before the national championships, a seismic shift occurred in the world of college basketball, and the chain of events that led to it all began years in advance. It...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a call during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 1 North Carolina mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. North Carolina won 75-73. Photo by Addison Coffey | Kentucky Kernel

Remembering 15 years of Kentucky men’s basketball: The Calipari Era

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor April 9, 2024

After 15 seasons, hall of famer John Calipari is stepping down as head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball. His statement was released on social media on Tuesday, April 9, after ESPN’s Pete Thamel...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari speaks with a referee during the Kentucky vs Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 109-77. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

OFFICIAL: John Calipari steps down as Kentucky head coach, deal with Arkansas to be announced

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 9, 2024

It’s official, John Calipari has stepped down as Kentucky's head coach and is expected to become the next head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Calipari made an announcement on social media with...

Kentucky infielder Lauryn Borzilleri (88) looks at a teammate during the No. 21 Kentucky vs. No. 3 LSU softball match on Friday, March 8, 2024, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 6-2. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Big weekend for Borzilleri and Hamilton in Kentucky softball’s series loss to No. 14 Texas A&M

Parker Scott, Softball Beat Leader April 9, 2024

Kentucky softball (24-14, 3-9 SEC) lost its series against No. 14 Texas A&M (31-8, 10-5 SEC) at Davis Diamond in College Station, Texas, from Friday, April 5-7. All three games were decided by only...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari coaches the bench during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky three-star guard Joey Hart enters transfer portal

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 8, 2024

Kentucky freshman Joey Hart joined the list of Wildcats to enter their name into the transfer portal on Monday. The news was reported by Jack Pilgrim of KSR. While not a star competitor, Hart...

Karter Knox. Photo sourced from Instagram: karterrknox

Four-star prospect Karter Knox reopens his recruitment after committing to Kentucky

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter April 8, 2024

Karter Knox, the four-star recruit who was the most recent player to commit to Kentucky, has decided to reopen his commitment following the departure of John Calipari to Arkansas. The news was reported...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari commands players during a timeout during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 103-92. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

COLUMN: John Calipari’s move to Arkansas is better for him … and Kentucky

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 8, 2024

Kentucky fans were thrown into a frenzy late Sunday night when it became clear that head coach John Calipari was set to depart Lexington to be the next head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Here’s...

Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) celebrates during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky center Aaron Bradshaw enters transfer portal and tests NBA Draft waters

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 8, 2024

Kentucky center Aaron Bradshaw joined the list of Wildcats to enter their names into the transfer portal along with the NBA Draft on Monday. It was reported by 247Sports before noon on Monday that...

Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart watches the Kentucky vs. Eastern Kentucky football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 28-17. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Eight candidates to potentially replace John Calipari in Lexington

Tyler Russell, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter April 8, 2024

As news broke on Sunday night that John Calipari will be packing his bag for Arkansas to fill the head coaching position of the Razorbacks, Big Blue Nation was left wondering who is going to take over...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to a foul call during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball match in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

BREAKING: John Calipari expected to resign as Kentucky head coach to accept Arkansas job

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 7, 2024

In a shocking move made public Sunday night Kentucky hall of fame head coach John Calipari  is expected to resign from his post in Lexington to accept the title of Arkansas head coach. ESPN’s Pete...

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