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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman guard Dontaie Allen poses for a photo during mens basketball photo day on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at the Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Former “Kentucky Mr. Basketball” Dontaie Allen nears childhood dream with UK

Mohammad Ahmad November 12, 2019

In the small town of Falmouth, Kentucky, just 40 miles south of Cincinnati, a shy, quiet kid has dreamed of playing basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats since he was eight years old. That young man’s...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe calms down head coach John Calipari as he reacts to a call during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Sweet 16 at FedExForum on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Memphis, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Isaiah Briscoe inks his first NBA deal

Kernel Sports Staff July 5, 2018

Former UK basketball guard Isaiah Briscoe has agreed to his first NBA deal with the Orlando Magic after an outstanding season with Estonian team Kalev, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.For...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis celebrates a three pointer against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Willis agrees to a one-year deal with the Pistons

Kernel Sports Staff July 20, 2017

After spending the summer playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Orlando Summer League, Derek Willis will reportedly sign a one-year deal with the Pistons for the upcoming NBA season.Willis went undrafted...

A fashion performer struts the catwalk at the Beaux Arts Ball in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The Beaux Arts Foundation has put on the biannual art, music and fashion festival since 1969, and this year it was hosted by The Burl. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff

The Burl hosts Beaux Arts Ball

Gordon Kaye April 9, 2017

The Beaux Arts Foundation’s annual Spring Ball took place this past Saturday at The Burl and was by all accounts an incredibly successful show. When asked about the outcome of the show Executive Director...

North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye shoots the game winning three pointer against the Kentucky Wildcats 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

UNC’s buzzer-beater shows harsh reality of March

Anthony Crawford March 26, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The brutality of March and the NCAA Tournament can be seen best in the forgotten shots.The shots that fall only to be outdone by an opponent.The shots like Malik Monk’s three-pointer...

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NCAA Tournament Sweet 16: No. 2 UK vs. No. 3 UCLA game breakdown

Chris Leach March 24, 2017

The anticipated rematch between the UK men’s basketball team and the UCLA Bruins lived up to its hype. After a first half that featured 13 lead changes, the Cats were able to pull away late to take down...

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Fox’s 39 points lift UK past UCLA in Sweet 16

Anthony Crawford March 24, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the hyped rematch between No. 2 UK men's basketball and the No. 3 UCLA Bruins, UK was powered by freshman De'Aaron Fox in the 86-75 Sweet 16 victory. UK's freshman point guard led...

Freshman forward Derek willis blocks Wichita State guard Landry Shamet during the game against the Wichita State Shockers in the second round game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 19, 2017 in Indianapolis, In. Kentucky defeated Wichita State 65-62 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

Seniors make winning plays throughout win over Wichita State

Anthony Crawford March 19, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS — Against the tough, physical play from Wichita State, it was UK’s freshmen who sealed the game.Bam Adebayo, Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox combined for 41 of UK’s 65 points and the team’s...

during the game against the Wichita State Shockers 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

Two key blocks seal UK victory in classic against Wichita State

Anthony Crawford March 19, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS — It didn’t have the prettiest start, but the NCAA Second Round game between No. 2 UK men’s basketball and No. 10 Wichita turned out to be another classic. The game was a one-possession...

Freshman guard Malik Monk shoots the ball during the first round game against NKU at Bakers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, March 17, 2017 in Indianapolis, In. Kentucky defeated NKU to advance to the second round 79-70. The Cats will play Wichita State on Sunday.

Putting the rematch aspect aside, UK should focus on itself in Wichita State matchup

Anthony Crawford March 18, 2017

INDIANAPOLIS — As soon as the buzzer sounded late Friday night and the matchup between Wichita State and UK was set, the theme became a rematch of the thriller from the second round game in 2014. Pushing...

Senior guard Dominique Hawkins smiles with the SEC Championship Trophy after the championship game of the SEC Tournament against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Nashville, Ky. Kentucky won the game 82-65 to win their third-straight SEC Championship.

Hawkins makes every possession count for UK, named to All-SEC Tournament team

Anthony Crawford March 12, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — There’s been a change in roles that has occurred these last few weeks for UK men’s basketball as senior Dominique Hawkins has developed into the team’s sparkplug off the bench...

Sophomore guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) huddles his team together during the quarterfinal game of the SEC Tournament against the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Nashville, Ky. Kentucky won the game 71-60.

Cats worked hard against Georgia to make things easy

Anthony Crawford March 10, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Even though the effort exerted on the defensive end might say otherwise, UK men’s basketball made things easier on itself in the team’s win over Georgia on Friday in the SEC Tournament...

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