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Kentucky commit Malachi Moreno poses for a photo after committing to Kentucky on Friday, August 16, 2024, in the Great Crossing High School Indoor Gym in Georgetown, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Malachi Moreno reflects on his high school career and upcoming journey as a Kentucky Wildcat

Jack Ross, Reporter July 17, 2025

After a dominant season with the Great Crossing Warhawks, Malachi Moreno has his sights set on the bright lights of Kentucky basketball. The Warhawks' star had quite the senior campaign, averaging...

Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throws the ball inbounds during the game against Missouri at Rupp Arena on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 88-66. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

CATS IN THE PROS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace help Oklahoma City Thunder capture its first NBA Championship

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer July 2, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder authored the final chapter of its storybook season by defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to win the first NBA Championship in franchise history.  With...

Kentucky athlete Carlie Makarawu warms up in the indoor facility, next to the media workspace, before final track events begin during the 2025 SEC Outdoor Championships on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at UK Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Photo Editor

HISTORY: Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor June 14, 2025

On March 15, Tapiwanashe "Carlie" Makarawu ran a blistering 20.13 seconds in the 200m dash at the 2025 Indoor NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, winning the gold and tying the Zimbabwean record...

Kentucky Wildcats associate head coach Vince Marrow stands on the field during the Kentucky vs. Ball State football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 44-14. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

BREAKING: Vince Marrow leaves Kentucky for football GM role at Louisville

Jenna Lifshen, Assistant Sports Editor June 9, 2025

After more than a decade at the University of Kentucky, associate head coach Vince Marrow is heading 79 miles west to join rival Louisville. As first reported by ESPN, Marrow has accepted a three-year...

the during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky 24-3 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

A late rally by West Virginia ends Kentucky baseball’s season in the Clemson Regional

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor June 1, 2025

West Virginia (35-14) scores six runs in the eighth to stun Kentucky baseball (31-26) 13-12 to win the Clemson Regional and end Kentucky's season. West Virginia had the advantage in the matchup...

Kentucky infielder Tyler Bell (6) drinks water from a bat after scoring a run during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball dominates Clemson 16-4 to advance in the Clemson Regional

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor June 1, 2025

Kentucky baseball (31-25, 13-17 SEC) blew out Clemson (45-17, 18-12 ACC) 16-4 to move on in the Clemson Regional. The 16-run outburst tied the most runs ever scored by Kentucky in an NCAA Tournament...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Ethan Walker (46) throws the first pitch of the Kentucky vs. Hofstra baseball game on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park. Kentucky won 9-1. Photo my Greysun Niehaus | Staff

Kentucky baseball avoids elimination in 7-3 win over USC Upstate

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 31, 2025

Kentucky baseball (30-25, 13-17 SEC) extended its season by defeating USC Upstate (36-25, 19-5 Big South) by a score of 7-3. On the opening day of the Clemson Regional, The Wildcats fell 4-3 to...

Kentucky Wildcats infielder Tyler Bell (6) pitches during the baseball game vs. NIU on Tuesday, March. 11, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky.  Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

Kentucky baseball falls in walk off fahsion to West Virginia in game one of Clemson Regional

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 30, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-25, 13-17 SEC) fell short in walk off fashion 4-3 to West Virginia (42-14, 19-9 ACC) in game one of the Clemson Regional. Both teams had to wait two hours and 45 minutes for...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) dunks the ball xduring the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky won 76-57. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

BREAKING: Otega Oweh announces his return to Kentucky men’s basketball for senior season

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 28, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball received substantial news regarding its 2025-26 roster on Wednesday afternoon, as rising senior guard Otega Oweh announced via Instagram that he will be returning to the Wildcats...

Kentucky pitcher Ben Cleaver (48) celebrates with the team after the call at third was reversed during the baseball game vs. Evansville on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 24-3. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky baseball makes 2025 NCAA Tournament marking program best third straight appearance

Jonathon Bruner, Sports Editor May 26, 2025

Kentucky baseball (29-24, 13-17 SEC) has punched its ticket to the 2025 NCAA Tournament to mark its third straight tournament appearance. The streak is now the longest in program history. The Wildcats...

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

Denzel Aberdeen brings key experience to Lexington as Kentucky men’s basketball seeks its ninth national championship

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 24, 2025

In the modern day of collegiate athletics, one of the most important assets a college athlete can possess is experience.  Unlike NBA players who have already gone through it during their collegiate...

Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throws the net to his teammates in celebration after the game against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the first former Wildcat to win the NBA MVP

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 24, 2025

Former Kentucky men's basketball guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2025 NBA MVP Award, becoming the first former Kentucky Wildcat to do so.  Gilgeous-Alexander, who is in his sixth season with...

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