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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari yells during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Davidson mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky won 78-73. Photo by Arden Barnes | Kentucky Kernel

NBA Draft deadline day sees Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston depart from Kentucky while Antonio Reeves’ return remains in doubt

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 1, 2023

NBA Draft deadline day came and went on Wednesday, with Kentucky basketball stars Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe opting to remain in the draft pool, ending their college careers, while Antonio Reeves’...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) talks to reporters in the locker room after the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky forward Chris Livingston declares for NBA draft while maintaining eligibility

Parker Scott, Reporter April 15, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball forward Chris Livingston announced he is entering the 2023 NBA Draft while keeping his collegiate eligibility on Wednesday. The six-foot-six-inch freshman from Akron, Ohio,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Kansas State mens basketball game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kansas State won 75-69. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball guard Cason Wallace enters 2023 NBA Draft

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor April 5, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball’s Cason Wallace became the most recent Wildcat to announce his declaration for the 2023 NBA Draft. Completing just one year in Lexington, Wallace is one of Calipari’s one-and-done...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) reacts to a foul call during the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball forward Jacob Toppin declares for NBA Draft

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 31, 2023

After three seasons in Lexington, Kentucky mens basketball forward Jacob Toppin has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft. “Before we even start, I want to thank God, because without Him none of this would...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Shaedon Sharpe to announce entry into 2022 NBA Draft while maintaining eligibility, according to report

Hunter Shelton April 12, 2022

Shaedon Sharpe, the former No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2022, is expected to announce that he will enter his name into the 2022 NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility, Travis Branham of 247Sports...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) cries while walking off the court after the UK vs. Saint Peter’s mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Gainbridge Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. UK lost 85-79 in overtime. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Does Kentucky’s loss to Saint Peter’s make Oscar Tshiebwe’s decision any easier?

Hunter Shelton March 18, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS—Oscar Tshiebwe doesn't know if Thursday night was his final time suiting up in a Kentucky uniform. Neither does John Calipari. "He and I will sit down in the next day or two to figure out...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky’s Shaedon Sharpe eligible for 2022 NBA draft

Hunter Shelton January 20, 2022

Shaedon Sharpe’s time in Lexington may be short-lived.  As reported by ESPN, Sharpe, the former No. 1 recruit in the 2022 class, will be eligible for the 2022 NBA draft as an early-entry candidate. Sharpe,...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oliver Sarr (30) pivots with the ball during the UK vs. University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Olivier Sarr to join the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team

Barkley Truax July 30, 2021

Every ‘Cat has landed in their new homes.After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, Olivier Sarr is headed to Memphis. His Kentucky teammates Isaiah Jackson and Brandon Boston Jr. were drafted 22nd...

Terrance Clarke honored at the 2021 NBA Draft

Hunter Shelton July 29, 2021

The NBA honored the late Terrence Clarke on Thursday at the 2021 NBA Draft. “His extraordinary talent, commitment and dedication to the game, deserved to be recognized on this stage,” said...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Isaiah Jackson (23) blocks a shot during the UK vs. University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Isaiah Jackson Drafted 22nd overall by Washington Wizards, traded to Indiana Pacers

Hunter Shelton July 29, 2021

Isaiah Jackson has already had his name attached to three different teams since he was drafted with the 22nd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.The 22nd pick originally belonged to the Los Angeles Lakers, but...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Isaiah Jackson (23) dunks the ball during the UK vs. University of South Carolina men’s basketball game on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Jay Bilas previews Kentucky’s NBA Draft prospects

Barkley Truax July 27, 2021

It’s that time of the year again for John Calipari’s favorite day of the year.The 2021 NBA Draft is set to take place on July 29. ‘Graduation day’, as Calipari calls it, features two sure-fire...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) attempts to dunk the ball during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 71-67. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Davion Mintz to test waters in NBA Draft process

Barkley Truax May 3, 2021

Kentucky guard Davion Mintz announced Monday afternoon that he has put his name into the NBA Draft.Mintz, however, will leave the possibility of returning to UK next season open as per NCAA rule, he has...

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