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Forward Marcus Lee shoots a free throw during the Wildcats game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

Lee headed out west, officially transfers to Cal

Anthony Crawford June 13, 2016

After deciding that he would not be returning to UK after pulling his name out of the draft, Marcus Lee was almost certainly heading out west to play closer to home. That move was confirmed Monday with...

Guard Tyler UIis and guard Isaiah Briscoe high five during the game against the Alabama Tide at the SEC Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, on Friday, March 11, 2016. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Lee and Briscoe’s draft decision leave UK in familiar situation

Anthony Crawford May 25, 2016

With all the dominoes of the off-season finally falling, what UK is left with is something not too unfamiliar to the program— a team with a dangerous guard trio matched with an untested and thin frontcourt. If...

Forward Marcus Lee dunks the ball during the Wildcats game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

Briscoe returns, Lee transfers on NBA decision day

Kevin Erpenbeck May 25, 2016

On the very last day to make a decision on their NBA plans, Isaiah Briscoe and Marcus Lee both withdrew their names from draft consideration. However, only Briscoe plans to return to UK, while Lee announced...

Head coach John Calipari yells at Isaiah Briscoe during the Wildcats game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

How UK looks after failing to snag Marques Bolden

Kevin Erpenbeck May 19, 2016

The process was long. The wait was excruciating and drawn out. And in the end, Kentucky lost out on securing one of its top recruits.After months of making the nation wait for his announcement, top-tier...

UK in hunt for top prospect Bolden

Jack Pilgrim April 24, 2016

The top remaining basketball prospect in the nation Marques Bolden is keeping the Big Blue Nation on the edge of their seats as they await his college decision.The 6’10” five-star prospect out of DeSoto,...

Guard Isaiah Briscoe laughs with the ball during the Wildcats game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

Cats break records, show growth in Stony Brook win

Anthony Crawford March 18, 2016

[email protected] records fell for UK in its matchup with Stony Brook. In the 85-57 win, Ulis was able to break UK’s single season record for assists - something for which the 5’9” point guard...

No. 22 UK vs. LSU Game Breakdown

March 5, 2016

No. 22 UK men’s basketball were able to avenge one of its losses on Saturday as the Cats topped the LSU Tigers 94-77. After being dismantled on the road in Baton Rogue, the team looked like a machine...

Tyley Ulis calls the team into a huddle after a foul during the first half of the game against Vanderbilt on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in Nashville, TN. Photo by Cameron Sadler | Staff 

No. 16 UK at Vanderbilt Game Breakdown

Anthony Crawford February 27, 2016

After leading in the first half behind the hot shooting of Jamal Murray, UK would fall to Vanderbilt on the road 74-62. Foul trouble and poor outside shooting plagued the team and the Cats would be unable...

Freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) and sophomore guard Tyler Ulis (3) laugh after a timeout during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 78-53. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Positions battles for UK vs. Vanderbilt

Anthony Crawford February 26, 2016

The return of senior Alex Poythress gave the Cats new life coming off a loss at Texas A&M. With the forward back, the team handled the Alabama Crimson Tide easily. UK will have to go through the Vanderbilt...

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UK vs. Alabama Game Breakdown

February 23, 2016

No. 16 UK men’s basketball won Tuesday night against the Alabama Crimson Tide with little resistance. The Tide were led by guard Retin Obasohan with 29 points but unfortunately for Alabama he would be...

Head coach John Calipari talks with Guard Tyler Ulis on the sidelines in the game against Tennessee.

UK looking to bounce back against Crimson Tide

Anthony Crawford February 21, 2016

The Cats lost a heartbreaker in their overtime game at Texas A&M.Here are the matchups to watch in the game against the Crimson Tide.Tyler Ulis vs. Retin ObasohanThese two guards come in with nearly...

Guard Isaiah Briscoe guards a Vols player during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena on February 16, 2016 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 80-70.

Positions preview: UK vs Texas A&M

Anthony Crawford February 19, 2016

[email protected] eyes will be on the SEC with College GameDay coming to College Station for the matchup between UK and Texas A&M. The game pits the conferences two highest ranked teams over the...

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