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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament run ends with 75-69 loss to No. 3 Kansas State

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 19, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky was defeated 75-69 by the No. 3 Kansas State Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Postgame:

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team from the sideline during the No. 1 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Wisconsin mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Final Four on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Wisconsin won 71-64. Photo by Michael Reaves | Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: A look back at John Calipari’s March Madness outfits

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor March 19, 2023

Since John Calipari took the reins of Kentucky mens basketball in 2009, he has led the Cats to 41 NCAA Tournament games and four Final Fours. A lot has changed since Calipari's first NCAA Tournament...

The Kentucky Wildcats practice ahead of the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky prepares for first round of NCAA Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 17, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky mens basketball hosted media opportunities and an open practice on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wildcats face No. 11 Providence...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball demolishes Auburn 86-54 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar February 26, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the Auburn Tigers 86-54 on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) guards Kansas Jayhawks forward Jalen Wilson (10) during the Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kansas won 77-68. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball suffers 77-68 loss to No. 9 Kansas at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 29, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball lost 77-68 to the No. 9 defending national champion Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Lance Ware (55) blocks a shot during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball overcomes halftime deficit, defeats Texas A&M 76-67 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 21, 2023

After trailing by two points at halftime, Kentucky mens basketball made a comeback in the second half to defeat the Texas A&M Aggies 76-67 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington,...

Tennessee Volunteers forward Jonas Aidoo (0) reaches for a loose ball during the UK vs. Tennessee SEC Tournament semifinal mens basketball game on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. UK lost 69-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Across the (By)Line: Tennessee Volunteers basketball

Cole Parke, Sports Editor January 12, 2023

The “Across the (By)Line” series will give Kentucky basketball fans an in-depth look at their opponent for this week — from the mind of the opposing school’s sports editor. This week: The Daily...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky mens basketball suffers 26-point loss at Alabama

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor January 7, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 78-52 by No. 7 Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. No. 7 Alabama mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won 78-52. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky starters shut down by No. 7 Alabama

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2023

Kentucky basketball suffered a grueling 78-52 loss to the Crimson Tide who were able to silence multiple Wildcats at Coleman Coliseum. Kentucky’s starting lineup consisting of Oscar Tshiebwe, Jacob...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) fights for the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. Yale mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 69-59. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 16 Kentucky mens basketball defeats Yale 69-59 at Rupp Arena

Jack Weaver December 10, 2022

No. 16 Kentucky mens basketball defeated Yale 69-59 on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2o22, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) attempts to block a shot during the University of Kentucky vs. Notre Dame basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Notre Dame won 64-63. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

New year, new team? Cats stop losing streak with win in double overtime

Eric Decker January 2, 2021

A change in the calendar year, or at least a change in the rotation, was all Kentucky needed to stave off total collapse for another day.The Wildcats defeated Mississippi State in Starkville, finishing...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells to his team during the game against Alabama at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Alabama 76-67. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Achieving chemistry among chaos the preseason focus for Coach Cal

Eric Decker October 26, 2020

‘“Bruiser Flint grabbed me after like four days of practice and he looked at me and said, “How in the world do you do this every year? Because this is hard.”’Most coaches would love to have John...

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