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Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox celebrates after a layup against the UCLA Bruins during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Sweet 16 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: De’Aaron Fox shines in Spurs debut with 24-point double-double

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 6, 2025

Just days after being part of a blockbuster NBA trade, former Kentucky Wildcat De’Aaron Fox thrived in his debut for the San Antonio Spurs. “I think I was okay,” Fox said of his debut in a postgame...

Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox reacts after losing to the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Second NBA blockbuster trade sends former Cat De’Aaron Fox to San Antonio

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

Less than 24 hours after the historic NBA blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas in return for Luka Doncic, another former Kentucky star was also in the headlines for another monumental deal. Former...

Anthony Davis answers questions at his induction to the University of Kentucky's Hall Of Fame. The event took place on Sept. 21, 2018 in Kroger Field's Woodford Reserve Room.

Historic blockbuster NBA trade sends former Wildcat Anthony Davis to Dallas Mavericks

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 2, 2025

Less than one hour after the college basketball world was stunned by John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks marching into Rupp Arena to beat No. 12 Kentucky, the professional basketball world was rocked...

Kentucky running back Ray Davis runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 49-21. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Ray Davis concludes successful rookie season with Buffalo Bills

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter January 29, 2025

Former Kentucky running back Ray Davis’ rookie season with the Buffalo Bills came to a close on Sunday with a 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. Despite only rushing...

Kentucky offensive coordinator Liam Coen coaches his team during an open practice in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

Former Kentucky football Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen becomes head coach of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter January 26, 2025

Former Kentucky Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen plans to become the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, as reported by ESPN’s Jenna Laine on Thursday. Coen served as the offensive coordinator...

Former Kentucky womens basketball player Rhyne Howard receives the Power of Women ball along with her SEC Tournament championship ring during halftime of the Kentucky vs. Alabama womens basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Alabama won 72-65. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Rhyne Howard propels Vinyl in WNBA ‘Unrivaled’ offseason league

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter January 23, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, the 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league "Unrivaled" debuted, a startup founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. Collier is 2-0 with the Lunar Owls...

Anthony Davis answers questions at his induction to the University of Kentucky's Hall Of Fame. The event took place on Sept. 21, 2018 in Kroger Field's Woodford Reserve Room.

CATS IN THE PROS: Anthony Davis thrives with Los Angeles Lakers

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 20, 2024

Former Wildcat Anthony Davis, responsible for breaking the single-season blocks record at Kentucky, has started off the current NBA season with a historic run.  After a 38-point outburst against...

Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) runs with the ball during the Kentucky vs. Louisville football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky won 38-31. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Ray Davis excels on and off field in Buffalo

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter November 20, 2024

Former Kentucky football star and current Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis has made his name known in the past week not only on the field but also in the community. Against the Miami Dolphins,...

Gabriel Diallo celebrates winning a game during the UK vs. Virginia tennis match on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 4-2. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Gabriel Diallo achieves childhood dream as top 100 tennis player

Sara Gibson, Football Beat Reporter November 19, 2024

Kentucky tennis Head Coach Cedric Kauffmann has firmly established UK as a top program in college tennis and that success has begun to show at the professional level. Kentucky’s dominance started...

Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace runs the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 33-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Trevin Wallace makes the most of NFL starting debut

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter October 17, 2024

Former Kentucky and current Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Wallace had a solid performance in his first career NFL start on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Wallace was promoted to starting...

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) drives with the ball during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kentucky lost 80-76. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Rob Dillingham exceeds expectations in preseason NBA debut

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter October 5, 2024

Former Kentucky guard and No. 8 overall pick Rob Dillingham started writing the first chapter of his NBA career on Friday night, suiting up for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the team’s first preseason...

Kentucky running back Ray Davis watches on during the Kentucky vs. Missouri football game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 33-27. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Ray Davis and Dru Phillips both excel as NFL rookies

Parker Scott, Football Beat Reporter September 26, 2024

Former Kentucky football stars and current NFL rookies Ray Davis and Dru Phillips have not only earned playing time, but have had standout performances so far this season. First, Davis scored his...

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