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Kentucky Kernel

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Kentucky Kernel

Providence guard Bryce Hopkins (23) shoots a free throw during 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 Samuel Colmar | Staff

A look back at Kentucky mens basketball’s prior transfers ahead of portal season

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 4, 2023

With the news that veteran point guard Sahvir Wheeler has entered the transfer portal, it’s safe to say that portal season is now in full effect in college basketball. The Wildcats, no stranger to...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) celebrates during 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 mens basketball wins NCAA tournament game for first time since 2019

Drew Johnson, Staff Writer March 21, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball’s win over Providence in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament signified more than just advancing in the “big dance.” The win marked the first time the Wildcats have...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during 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

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky defeats No. 11 Providence 61-53, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 18, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky defeated the No. 11 Providence Friars in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wildcats advance to...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) celebrates on the bench during 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

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Providence 61-53 in NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 17, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the No. 11 seeded Providence Friars 61-53 in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Wildcats entered the game as the No. 6 seed in the East section of...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) shoots the ball during a practice ahead of the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Providence versus Kentucky: a breakdown by the numbers

Drew Johnson, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

Kentucky clinched a berth in the NCAA tournament on Sunday with a No. 6 in the east region of the bracket on Sunday. Its opponent was determined as well, with the No. 11 Providence Friars being the...

The Kentucky Wildcats practice ahead of the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

PHOTOS: No. 6 Kentucky prepares for first round of NCAA Tournament at Greensboro Coliseum

Jack Weaver and Samuel Colmar March 17, 2023

No. 6 Kentucky mens basketball hosted media opportunities and an open practice on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Wildcats face No. 11 Providence...

VIDEO: Kentucky mens basketball reacts to Selection Sunday results

Jack Weaver, Photo Editor March 15, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball players and staff gathered at head coach John Calipari's home on Sunday, March 12, 2023, to watch the Selection Sunday show. The Wildcats received the No. 6 seed, facing No. 11...

The Kentucky mens basketball team watches the Selection Sunday show on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at John Caliparis home in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball reacts to NCAA Tournament matchup with Providence

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter March 13, 2023

The Kentucky Wildcats received a No. 6 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament where they will play the Providence Friars on Friday, March 17, at 7:10 p.m. in the first round in the East region. The game will...

Kentucky Wildcats forwards Oscar Tshiebwe (34) and Jacob Toppin (0) stand on defense during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball’s path to a ninth national championship to begin on Friday in Greensboro

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball earned a No. 6 seed during the NCAA Tournament Selection Show on Sunday. The Wildcats will first face off against the No. 11 Providence Friars, home of former Kentucky Wildcat...

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....

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