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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) passes the ball during the Kentucky vs. LSU mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 74-71. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Kentucky forward Chris Livingston picked No. 58 overall by Milwaukee Bucks in 2023 NBA Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 23, 2023

Kentucky men's basketball forward Chris Livingston was drafted No. 58 overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. Livingston played just one season in Lexington after joining the...

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 point guard Cason Wallace drafted No. 10 overall, traded to Thunder in 2023 NBA Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 22, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball point guard Cason Wallace was drafted No.10 overall by the Dallas Mavericks and was immediately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. Wallace...

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 students cheer 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. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK students love their mens basketball team

Nia Chancellor, Reporter March 20, 2023

After attending a UK mens basketball home game on Wednesday, March 1, I decided to reflect on my experience as a student attending the games this season. Just how loyal are UK students to their team? One...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) gestures at guard Kareem Watkins (25) during introductions before 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

‘If you have faith, you have everything.’ Oscar Tshiebwe finds God on and off the basketball court

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2023

Going from growing up in a hometown over 7,000 miles away to finding a home in Kentucky basketball, Oscar Tshiebwe traveled to America with very little English but a lot of faith in God. Discovered...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) on defense against the Commodores during the No. 23 Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt mens basketball game on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky’s poor shooting and injuries lead to first Vanderbilt win in Lexington since 2007

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball (20-10, 11-6 SEC) had its senior day spoiled by Vanderbilt (17-13, 10-7) as the Commodores beat the Cats 68-66. Vanderbilt hadn’t won at the historic college basketball mecca...

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UK offers free New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vogue access to campus community

Grace Medley, Reporter February 15, 2023

University of Kentucky students and affiliates can access The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for free with their university emails. The partnership with NYT was headed by UK Libraries, the...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts a shot during the Kentucky vs. Georgia mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. UK lost 68-75. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Wildcats unable to repeat win over Georgia in Athens

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor February 12, 2023
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during the Kentucky vs. Arkansas mens basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

COLUMN: A tale of two halves: Arkansas loss illustrates Kentucky’s inconsistency

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball suffered another home SEC loss against the Arkansas Razorbacks 88-73 on Tuesday, moving the Cats to 16-8 overall and 7-4 in conference play. Not only does this matchup mark...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) calls a play during the UK vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 78-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball seeks to renew SEC winning streak against Florida

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2023

After securing a win in Oxford, Mississippi at the beginning of the week, Kentucky mens basketball travels home to host the Florida Gators over the weekend. The Wildcats defeated Ole Miss without their...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. LSU mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 74-71. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Antonio Reeves records season high 27 points in Oxford

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Ole Miss 75-66 on the road in Oxford, Mississippi, on Tuesday night, with veteran point guard Antonio Reeves stealing the spotlight. The transfer from Illinois State...

Kentucky Wildcats guard CJ Fredrick (1) guards Texas A&M Aggies guard Andre Gordon (20) during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M mens basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 76-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky mens basketball seeks fourth straight SEC win at Vanderbilt

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2023

With another SEC win under their belt, the Kentucky Wildcats will look to take down the Vanderbilt Commodores on the road in Nashville, Tennessee. After kicking off conference play and developing a...

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