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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro is introduced before the game against Auburn in the NCAA tournament Elite Eight on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kentucky was defeated by Auburn 77-71. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Finals Game Three

Kassidy Stumbo October 4, 2020

With the NBA’s season winding down, former Cats are continuing to battle for supremacy in the league’s Orlando bubble.After the Los Angeles Lakers took the first two games of the NBA Finals, the Miami...

Kentucky freshman guard Ashton Hagans reaches for a loose ball during the game against Duke in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Staff predictions for second half of men’s basketball season

Kernel sports staff January 24, 2019

Keldon Johnson currently leads UK with 15.5 points per game. Will he be the leader at the end of the season?Chase Campbell, assistant sports editor : I think so, especially with the slump Reid Travis is...

Heshimu Evans goes for a basket during the Legends Game on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Former UK basketball greats weigh in on this year’s Cats

Chase Campbell August 26, 2017

When a player signs with UK to play basketball, they’re joining a list of NBA All-Stars, coaches and even team presidents as a member of the Cats basketball family.“When you go down, and you walk in...

Trey Lyles goofs off during the Alumni Game on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Fans crowd joy-filled arena for Calipari’s Alumni Charity game

Zack Geoghegan August 25, 2017

UK's head basketball coach John Calipari hosted his fifth annual Alumni Charity game Friday night at Rupp Arena. The event featured two separate games between former Kentucky Wildcats players both past...

Rick Mahorn, coach of Trilogy, introduced before the game against Power during week seven of the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Rupp Arena on August 6, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky.

The unique approach from the BIG3 league finds success in Rupp

Tres Terrell August 6, 2017

On Sunday afternoon, Ice Cube and the BIG3 Organization paid a visit to Lexington and brought that unique approach of basketball the BIG3 offers with them. 8,009 fans packed in Rupp Arena, nearly filling...

John Wall is introduced prior to the Sacramento Kings game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Seven former Cats gear up for NBA Playoffs

Zack Geoghegan April 15, 2017

UK men’s basketball will have a significant presence in the NBA over the next several weeks as the playoffs begin April 15.Seven former Cats will take the court to represent seven different teams in...

Kentucky freshman Tyler Ulis gets hit while driving to the basket during the second half of the University of Kentucky vs. Kansas University mens Basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis , In., on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Kentucky won 72-40 over Kansas. Photo by Jonathan Krueger | Staff

Ex-Cats finding success during the NBA Offseason

Anthony Crawford July 5, 2016

The NBA off season is upon us and while free agency offers some players the ability to get paid, the NBA Summer League give rookies and other young prospects a chance to make a name for themselves. Former...

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