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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro shoots the final free throws of the game against Houston in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 on Friday, March 30, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kentucky won 62-58 and will play Auburn in the Elite Eight. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: Series End and Begin in Concert with September

Kassidy Stumbo September 3, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Saturday December 26, 2015.

Column: Mitchell and Murray: 2020’s Bluegrass Battle

Braden Ramsey September 1, 2020

If you’ve followed along with our ongoing NBA Playoff Bubble Series, you’ve seen the names of former Cats beside some incredible stat lines. One former Cat in particular has accomplished some incredible...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Bam Adebayo slams home a dunk against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: Rounding out August in the NBA Bubble

Braden Ramsey September 1, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Guard Jamal Murray waits as an Indiana player shoots free throws 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.

REACTION: Jamal Murray sets Twitter ablaze after sizzling performance

Braden Ramsey August 25, 2020

Jamal Murray already had two fantastic outings in the Denver Nuggets' first round series with the Utah Jazz, going toe-to-toe with former Louisville star Donovan Mitchell for a spot in the Western Conference...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Bam Adebayo blocks a three pointer by Wichita State Shockers guard Landry Shamet with 0.5 seconds in the second round game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble, First Round Game Three’s and Four’s

Braden Ramsey and Jordan Barber August 25, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats roars after an and-one play during the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. UK defeated LSU 94-77 to finish the season 23-8. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble Edition, First Round Game One’s

Jordan Barber August 19, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 talks to Kevin Knox #5 during the University of Kentucky Mens Basketball photo day on Monday, September 18, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cats taken at all levels of NBA draft

June 21, 2018

Thursday evening, the NBA Draft saw four former UK basketball players take the next step toward professional basketball careers.Kevin Knox was the first Cat selected, taken ninth by the New York Knicks....

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.

Poythress, Murray adjusting to new professional careers

Kevin Erpenbeck August 1, 2016

Gone are the days of finishing homework and worrying about tests for Jamal Murray and Alex Poythress. Now, the two former Wildcats are fully committed to selling their "brand" and furthering their new...

Guard Tyler UIis and Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats high fives after a foul 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.

Ulis hits buzzer-beater, Suns advance in Summer League tournament

Kevin Erpenbeck July 17, 2016

Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray dazzled Kentucky fans when they shared the court at Rupp Arena last year. Now, they're dazzling NBA fans while squaring off against each other.Saturday's Las Vegas NBA Summer...

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...

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