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Kentucky guard Devin Booker throws up a hand sign after scoring a three pointer during the first half of the UK vs. UCLA game at the United Center in Chicago , Il., on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Krueger

Three former Wildcats claim gold as Team USA defeats France in basketball final

Hunter Shelton August 7, 2021

Three former UK basketball players earned a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Saturday at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo and Keldon Johnson all helped the Americans win gold...

DeMarcus Cousins slouches mid court during the Sacramento Kings game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Former Cats Dominate NBA All-Star Weekend, On And Off Court

By Zack Geoghegan February 20, 2017

The NBA’s All-Star weekend took place in New Orleans this year and featured eight former Cats who broke records on the court while also shaking up the landscape of the NBA off the court.The All-Star...

No. 2 UK freshman Eric Bledsoe drives the ball down the court during the second half of the Cats game against the Florida Gators on Tueday, Jan. 12, 2009 at the Stephen C. OConnell Center in Gainesville, Fla. The Cats defeated the Gators 89-77. Staff file photo

Suns and Lakers game features numerous NBA Cats

Kevin Erpenbeck December 10, 2016

Friday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns showcased some former UK stars lighting it up against/with each other.Devin Booker, Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe of the Suns were...

Staff

How Devin Booker’s father steered him to the NBA

Kevin Erpenbeck November 24, 2016

Devin Booker's success and exceptional talent at basketball wasn't random. It took a lot of hard work, practice and a little help from his athletic genes.For those who remember, Booker's father, Melvin...

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) tries to block the shot of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the third quarter on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Booker continuing rise to stardom

Kevin Erpenbeck November 7, 2016

From the moment he entered the NBA, Devin Booker has been catching the attention of several basketball junkies for his athletic skills and overall demeanor in the big leagues. Now, at just age 20, Booker...

Guards Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker of the Kentucky Wildcats enter the game during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Missouri 86-37. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Booker and Ulis continuing strong bond in Phoenix

Kevin Erpenbeck October 28, 2016

It's no secret that Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis are what the kids today call "BFFs."Their chemistry on the court was displayed during their freshman year at Kentucky. Their friendship was renewed when...

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) tries to block the shot of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the third quarter on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Devin Booker embraces pressure as young NBA star

Kevin Erpenbeck July 30, 2016

In front of an audience of amazed kids, Devin Booker went 25 of 29 from behind the arc, showing that he still has the smooth stroke that he did in college just two years ago.But despite the shots being...

Guards Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker of the Kentucky Wildcats enter the game during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Missouri 86-37. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Booker, Ulis combo on display in Suns’ Summer League opener

Kevin Erpenbeck July 10, 2016

Former Kentucky teammates and current Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis haven't lost an ounce of chemistry with each other.The self-described "best friends" took the court on Saturday for...

Center Karl-Anthony Towns of the Kentucky Wildcats tries to pump-up the crowd during the game against the Florida Gators at Rupp Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2015 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky leads Florida 30-27 at the half. Photo by Michael Reaves

Calipari announces Rookie of the Year camp featuring Karl-Anthony Towns

Kevin Erpenbeck June 28, 2016

Former Kentucky star player and reining NBA Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns is returning to Lexington, Ky., to feature in the inaugural Rookie of the Year Camp.UK head coach John Calipari announced...

Staff

Booker, Cauley-Stein, Randle named to 2016 USA Select Team

Kevin Erpenbeck June 7, 2016

The NBA Finals could be over in the next few days, depending on how much the Golden State Warriors want to embarrass the Cleveland Cavaliers by completing their four-game sweep over them.After that, basketball...

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) tries to block the shot of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the third quarter on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

NBA All-Star Weekend Guide: Cats Edition

Anthony Crawford February 11, 2016

Under head coach John Calipari, players having great success in the NBA has been the standard. Nearing the halfway point in the season, this weekend is when the best players in the game meet to put on...

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