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Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) brings the ball up court during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66-54. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky basketball’s win over Tennessee marked first two-game sweep in over 10 years

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 on Saturday, marking the first two-game regular season sweep since the 2011-12 season. The wins were pivotal to the 2022-23 Wildcats, who were...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after drawing a foul on a rebound during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

A look back on Kentucky basketball’s most notable Champions Classic performances

Drew Johnson, Reporter November 15, 2022

The 2022 Champions Classic is set to mark the 12th annual edition of the event this Tuesday with the event kicking off with No. 4 Kentucky facing Michigan State in Indianapolis. The matchup is Kentucky'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 guard Malik Monk puts up a layup against the UCLA Bruins during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Sweet 16 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Cats dominate in the 2017 NBA Draft

Chase Campbell June 23, 2017

It’s a common story for the John Calipari-era Cats. Freshmen come to UK to play basketball and dazzle the nation before heading off to showcase their skills in the NBA. Thursday evening, three more Cats...

Hamidou Diallo smiles while Bam Adebayo poses for a picture during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

As Bam’s door closes, Hamidou Diallo’s opens

Chase Campbell April 26, 2017

On Tuesday, UK basketball big man Bam Adebayo reinforced his decision to enter the NBA draft, making a return to UK impossible. Adebayo announced his intent to enter the draft not long after the Cats’...

Danielle Galyer during the CATSPYs on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Lexington, Ky.

CATSPY Awards honor athletes

Bailey Vandiver April 24, 2017

UK recognized its athletes in style at the 2017 CATSPY Awards.Memorial Coliseum usually houses athletes covered in blood, sweat and tears, but on Monday night, these same athletes walked across the court...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk hits a late three to keep the Wildcats in the game during the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum on Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Memphis, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Monk wins Jerry West Award

Chris Leach April 7, 2017

Malik Monk has received many awards in the postseason because of the his stellar freshman season, but on Friday evening, Monk was given another prestigious award, possibly the best one he has earned all...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe walks during introductions prior to the 2017 NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum on Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Memphis, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Briscoe heading to the pros after declaring for NBA draft.

Kernel Sports Staff April 6, 2017

The fourth player from last season's UK men’s basketball roster has declared for the NBA draft, as Isaiah Briscoe announced his intentions to go to the professional league Thursday morning.Briscoe also...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Malik Monk looks on during a free throw 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.

Malik Monk leaves UK for NBA draft

Kernel Sports Staff April 4, 2017

As college basketball fans wake up to the news of North Carolina winning their sixth national championship, mixed in the clutter of the title game coverage will be the news of UK men’s basketball’s...

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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Maye’s last-second shot downs UK, denies Cats trip to Final Four

Anthony Crawford March 26, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As the last game to play before the Final Four was set, No. 2 UK men’s basketball and the No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels combined for a classic in the South Regional Final. In the...

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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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