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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 Head Coach Nick Mingione hugs outfielder Eli Small after Kentucky’s victory over Oregon State. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball is here to stay

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader July 3, 2024

One thing that Kentucky baseball proved with its 2024 season is that it properly arrived in the SEC in 2023 and is here to stay. After a stellar 2023 campaign, the biggest question surrounding the...

Kentucky first baseman Ryan Nicholson during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 9-4. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: What went wrong for Kentucky baseball in Omaha?

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 28, 2024

Now that the dust has fully settled on Kentucky baseball’s run in the Men’s College World Series after losing 15-4 to the Florida Gators, there were a plethora of things that led to UK’s unfortunate...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari, left, pleads with guard Rob Dillingham (0) as he walks to the bench during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 7 Texas A&M mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Kentucky lost 97-87. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: Minnesota was the perfect landing spot for Kentucky’s Rob Dillingham

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter June 28, 2024

When former Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham was drafted eighth overall to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, his fortunes quickly changed. Instead of landing in San Antonio...

Kentucky Baseball team dances while Kentucky outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt goes up the bat during the Kentucky vs Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 5-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky baseball’s dugout antics are good for the game

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader May 30, 2024

Kentucky baseball has had an historic season on the field this past season, but one part opponents have been most critical of has nothing to do with the actual play, rather it's been the players in the...

Kentucky freshman Matt Rankin hits the ball during the Kentucky vs Notre Dame mens tennis match on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 4-0. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky men’s tennis freshmen and their role in undefeated SEC season

Kai McClelland, Tennis Beat Reporter April 17, 2024

Kentucky men’s tennis saw new heights last year, winning an SEC Championship and going on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.  However, many questioned what the future held with the loss of All-American...

New University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope holds his first press conference on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

COLUMN: It’s a new era for Kentucky basketball, and it’s a breath of fresh air

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 14, 2024

Kentucky fans were formally introduced to new head coach Mark Pope on Sunday with his introductory press conference inside Rupp Arena. Taking place in the 20,500-seater venue, Kentucky fans showed out,...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari commands players during a timeout during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 103-92. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

COLUMN: John Calipari’s move to Arkansas is better for him … and Kentucky

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 8, 2024

Kentucky fans were thrown into a frenzy late Sunday night when it became clear that head coach John Calipari was set to depart Lexington to be the next head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Here’s...

University of Kentucky mens basketball head coach John Calipari testifies in front of the Senate Education Committee in favor of Senate bill 6, which passed unanimously on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at Kentucky State Capitol annex building in Frankfort, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

COLUMN: The decision to ban prop bets on college athletes is the right call and more states should move to do so

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 3, 2024

The state of Louisiana made headlines on Wednesday when it became the fourth state — behind Ohio, Vermont and Maryland — to ban prop bets on college athletes, which is supposed to take effect in August. Prop...

Kentucky players celebrate after Kentucky Wildcats infielder Grant Smith (12) hits a home run during the No. 18 Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky baseball game on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nick Denes Field in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Kentucky won 10-8. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky’s “Bat Cats” a real threat to win the SEC

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader April 3, 2024

It is time to have a very real conversation about Kentucky baseball: This team is legit. Following a 2023 season that ended in the Super Regionals for Kentucky, fans were left to wonder what was next....

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-88. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky men’s basketball might have it’s “Kentucky good” back

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2023

It’s only the beginning of the college basketball season, but it’s safe to say that Kentucky basketball has gotten its “Kentucky good” back. There’s no argument that Kentucky has not performed...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team 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

COLUMN: Is Calipari on the hot seat going into 2023-2024?

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor October 20, 2023

At some point every year, Kentucky fans will hear the words, "This job is not for everyone" come out of John Calipari's mouth. The question in recent years has become whether or not he is actually the...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to 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

COLUMN: Has the SEC simply caught up to Kentucky?

Drew Johnson, Staff Writer March 7, 2023

When one thinks of the SEC, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s the storied college football rivalries like Auburn and Alabama, Georgia and Florida or Kentucky and Tennessee. Maybe it’s the dominance...

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