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Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) talks to head coach John Calipari during the Kentucky vs. Boston University mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-62. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Kentucky Kernel

Tyler Ulis joins Kentucky mens basketball staff

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2022

Tyler Ulis is joining the Kentucky mens basketball coaching staff as a student assistant at the start of next semester according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR. Having played under John Calipari from 2014-16,...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari addresses the media during the press conference before Kentuckys open practice on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky will play Kansas State in the Sweet 16 game in the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Preseason roundtable with Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari

October 8, 2018

In early September, UK men's basketball head coach John Calipari hosted a roundtable discussion with several reporters that featured a variety of topics.Here's everything that was said.On if he changed...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats drives down the lane during the game against Florida Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Florida defeated Kentucky 66-64. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Why next year is looking like a 2015 remake for UK basketball

January 22, 2018

We all remember the heartache that was the 2014 national championship and 2015 Final Four, but fans don’t realize we might have another shot at being elite again. Not 38-1 elite, but a caliber to rise...

The Wildcat swings over the crowd during Big Blue Madness on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Big Blue Madness used as UK basketball recruiting tool

Tres Terrell October 13, 2017

Year after year, Big Blue Madness gets bigger and better. The bright lights, the walk-out dances and the preview of what UK basketball holds for this season is what continues to grow this event.The success...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel and the bench react after a three pointer 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

Next season’s roster gives Calipari flexibility for starting lineup

Chris Leach May 25, 2017

As usually is the case for the UK men’s basketball team, spring departures for the NBA draft often leave fans with no clues of how next season’s roster will look.However, after a couple of spring commitments...

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 DeAaron Fox reacts after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels 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

De’Aaron Fox declares for the NBA Draft

Kernel Sports Staff April 3, 2017

As UK fans have grown accustomed to in years past, now around the time when the Cats talented freshman announce their plans to move on to the next level through the NBA Draft. UK freshman De'Aaron Fox...

No. 2 UK freshman Eric Bledsoe drives the ball down the court during the second half of the Cats game against the Florida Gators on Tueday, Jan. 12, 2009 at the Stephen C. OConnell Center in Gainesville, Fla. The Cats defeated the Gators 89-77. Staff file photo

Suns and Lakers game features numerous NBA Cats

Kevin Erpenbeck December 10, 2016

Friday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns showcased some former UK stars lighting it up against/with each other.Devin Booker, Brandon Knight and Eric Bledsoe of the Suns were...

Guards Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker of the Kentucky Wildcats enter the game during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Missouri 86-37. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Booker and Ulis continuing strong bond in Phoenix

Kevin Erpenbeck October 28, 2016

It's no secret that Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis are what the kids today call "BFFs."Their chemistry on the court was displayed during their freshman year at Kentucky. Their friendship was renewed when...

DeAaron Fox shoots during warm up drills during Big Blue Madness on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Fox named to Cousy Award preseason watch list

Kevin Erpenbeck October 17, 2016

Kentucky freshman De'Aaron Fox was one of 20 candidates named to the Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list on Monday. The award is given every year by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the...

Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea (5) tries to block the shot of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the third quarter on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Devin Booker embraces pressure as young NBA star

Kevin Erpenbeck July 30, 2016

In front of an audience of amazed kids, Devin Booker went 25 of 29 from behind the arc, showing that he still has the smooth stroke that he did in college just two years ago.But despite the shots being...

Guard Isaiah Briscoe of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates a basket during the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. UK defeated LSU 94-77 to finish the season 23-8. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Who’s stepping up?

Anthony Crawford July 28, 2016

On Wednesday, CoachCal.com continued it’s Meet the Wildcats series this week releasing a story on incoming freshman point guard De’Aaron Fox. While discussing what he hopes to bring to the team next...

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