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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Guard Jonny David of the Kentucky Wildcats awaits entrance to the court during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Georgia 82-48.

Senior Jonny David relives long but ‘fast’ time as a Wildcat

November 28, 2018

Senior night is always a memorable night for the Kentucky basketball team and its fans, as they celebrate the ones who have dedicated their lives to the program for a span of a couple of years.Last year...

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Season 3, Episode 5: Dunk contests and pizza

October 16, 2018

Chris, Erika, Aaron and Chase all speak with Max Schneider, assistant sports editor for the Vanderbilt Hustle, about UK's upcoming game with Vanderbilt. They also go into the Big Blue Madness routines,...

Sophomore PJ Washington competes in the dunk contest during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Dunk and 3-point contest highlight Big Blue Madness festivities

October 12, 2018

The men's basketball scrimmage at Big Blue Madness features little defense and no competition, so to spice things up this year, the team hosted a three-point and dunk contest to feed their competitive...

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Season 3 Episode 4: How long will Calipari coach?

Kernel Sports October 9, 2018

In the latest installment, Chris, Erika and Chase recap the end of the Texas A&M football game and Chase administers a UK basketball Pro Day quiz. Who gets the most questions right? Listen and find...

Kentucky Wildcats wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) and Kentucky Wildcats cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (6) celebrated late in the fourth quarter during their game against the Florida Gators Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Kentucky beat Florida 27-16. Photo provided by Alex Slitz | Lexington Herald-Leader

Twitter reaction from Kentucky’s win over Florida

September 8, 2018

Kentucky football secured one of its biggest wins in program history on Saturday night when they snapped the 31-game losing streak to the Florida Gators with a 27-16 win in Gainesville.Several people took...

Kentucky freshman forward Nick Richards pauses during a timeout during the game against Fort Wayne on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won . Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

The inside scoop on Nick Richards’ inside out socks

March 16, 2018

Every time Nick Richards takes the court, there is something unusual going on around his size 16 feet.It’s not some special-designed shoes or funny-colored shoestrings; instead, he wears his socks...

Kentucky linebacker Denzil Ware walks through the Cat Walk prior to the game against Ole Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky lost the game 37-34. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Denzil Ware’s favorite basketball team isn’t Kentucky

November 16, 2017

At UK, there is a sense of family that’s present in UK Athletics.If you were to go to a volleyball game, baseball game, or any type of UK Athletics event, if you look around in the crowd, you’re likely...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Brad Calipari #12 and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 shake hands during the Blue/White game on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Blue won 88-67. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Walk-ons still enjoying the perks of Kentucky basketball

Cody Ryan November 7, 2017

Even though Brad Calipari, Jonny David and Dillon Pulliam aren’t the scholarship athletes who attract most fans to watch UK basketball, the opportunity to play at a prestigious basketball school like...

Members of the UK Mens Basketball team pose for a portrait during the University of Kentucky Mens Basketball photo day on Monday, September 18, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Men’s Basketball 2017-18 Roster

Brianna Dooley October 13, 2017

After five of last year's Cats signed NBA contracts, head coach John Calipari has reloaded his squad with more young talent. Have a look at the 2017-18 UK men's basketball team:PJ WASHINGTON (#25)Height:...

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