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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells from the sideline during the University of Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 73-66 to win the SEC regular season championship. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Bryce Hopkins commits to Kentucky’s 2021 basketball class

Ryan Fetsch October 30, 2020

With the college basketball season approaching, there has been plenty of buzz on campus about Kentucky’s new additions, such as Cam’Ron Fletcher, BJ Boston Terrence Clarke and Olivier Sarr, among others....

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 freshman forward Deasia Merrill huddles up with the team before the game against Auburn on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 68-61. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Deasia Merrill to transfer from Kentucky

Braden Ramsey July 11, 2020

Matthew Mitchell and staff have had tremendous success in recruiting through the transfer portal over the past few months, but now have one member heading out of Lexington.Now-sophomore forward Deasia...

Kentucky and Tennessee players fight for a rebound during the game against Tennessee on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 86-69. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK, Tennessee set for rematch in Knoxville

Jake Maynard March 1, 2019

Kentucky basketball travels to Knoxville Saturday for the team’s second matchup with Tennessee of the season. The No. 7 Volunteers have a 61.5% chance of victory, per ESPN. Kentucky won 86-69 against...

Kentucky head coach Matthew Mitchell looks up at the score board during the game. University of Kentucky womens basketball team lost to South Carolina 74-70 at Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb| Staff

UK set for last home game of regular season against the Aggies

Jake Maynard February 27, 2019

Maci Morris, Taylor Murray and the rest of the Wildcat seniors are set to play their final game at Memorial Coliseum on Thursday against Texas A&M.  “Texas A&M has had a great season up to this...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks to Freshman guard Immanuel Quickley while walking off of the court. UK mens basketball team played against Auburn at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Scouting the Arkansas Razorbacks

Jake Maynard February 26, 2019

Kentucky is on the rise, and CBS’ latest Bracketology update has the Wildcats as a one seed in the Midwest division for their recent success. Arkansas, on the other hand, has been struggling. The Razorbacks...

Gameday vs. Florida

College GameDay prepping for ‘blue everywhere’ at game tomorrow

Jacob Eads January 25, 2019

Grab your signs, don your blue and get ready for another rendition of ESPN College GameDay broadcasted from Lexington’s Rupp Arena.ESPN College GameDay will host its namesake show from the floor of Rupp...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops waves to Kentucky fans during Cat Walk prior to the game against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Kroger Field, in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated MTSU 34-23. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Mark Stoops and Vince Marrow discuss early football signees

Mohammad Ahmad December 19, 2018

UK football head coach Mark Stoops and recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow met with the media at Kroger Field Wednesday afternoon to discuss the team’s new signees from Wednesday’s early signing day.The...

Images of the Missouri football team on September 1, 2018 at the Farout Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Photo by Adam Cole | The Maneater

Kentucky football looks to secure fourth straight win over Missouri

Roman West October 26, 2018

Kentucky’s defense will face one of its toughest challenges of the season when the Cats head to Columbia to take on Drew Lock and the rest of the Missouri Tigers.The 6-1 Wildcats, who are off to their...

The new NFL rule is an affront to democracy

Sarah Ladd May 28, 2018

My social media newsfeeds are full of praises of the NFL for their recent announcement that players will now be required to stand or stay in the locker room during the National Anthem.  ESPN announced...

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