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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches

Cole Parke, Sports Editor July 13, 2024

Construction at Memorial Coliseum has continued as the fall rapidly approaches on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The coliseum, the former home of the Kentucky men’s basketball team,...

Fans hold up signs before Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

‘The chemistry is really good.’ Kentucky basketball stars discuss summer practice

Cole Parke, Sports Editor July 11, 2024

In mid April, Kentucky men’s basketball was put into an interesting predicament. When hall of fame head coach John Calipari opted to use the cover of night — and chicken tender money — to...

Mark Pope greets fans at his introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball unveils complete non-conference schedule for 2024-25

Cole Parke, Sports Editor July 11, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball unveiled its complete 2024-25 non-conference schedule early Thursday morning. The slate, which features four “power five” (Big East in place of Pac-12) opponents...

Kerr Kriisa after committing to Kentucky. Image sourced from Instagram @kkriisa

Former West Virginia guard Kerr Kriisa primed to be a key leader on 2024-25 Kentucky roster

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter July 6, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball had no choice but to completely restructure its 2024-25 roster through the transfer portal after seven players transferred out, three graduated and four declared for the NBA...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

Kentucky’s own Reed Sheppard drafted No. 3 overall in 2024 NBA Draft

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 26, 2024

Kentucky’s own Reed Sheppard was selected No. 3 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, becoming the first Wildcat to hear his name called in the draft. Sheppard...

Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves watches on during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. Missouri mens basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 90-77. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

NBA DRAFT PREVIEW: Antonio Reeves hopes to fulfill his dream following humble beginnings

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 26, 2024

With the NBA Draft rapidly approaching, one of several former Kentucky Wildcats hoping to hear their name called is veteran Antonio Reeves. Averaging 20.2 points per game in 2023-24 and scoring...

Kentucky players celebrate a home run 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

Kentucky baseball’s miracle season comes to an end in 15-4 loss against Florida

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 21, 2024

Kentucky baseball (46-16) was eliminated from the Men’s College World Series after being blown out by Florida (35-29) by a score of 15-4. “I knew how special they were,” Kentucky head coach...

Third baseman Mitchell Daly throws to first base after fielding a ground ball. Kentucky beat Oregon State 3-2 to win the Lexington Super Regional and advance to the 2024 College World Series on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cole Parke | Staff

Mitchell Daly propels Kentucky baseball to first ever Men’s College World Series victory

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 17, 2024

With his walk-off home run swing in the bottom of the tenth inning in the Men's College World Series, Kentucky baseball third baseman Mitchell Daly went from underrated to undeniable. While the...

Kentucky pitcher Johnny Hummel celebrates after striking out the last batter sending Kentucky to the College World Series. 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

THREE OUTS: Kentucky baseball makes history in NCAA Super Regional

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 15, 2024

As James McCoy was thrown out for the final out of the top of ninth, it meant that Oregon State was down to the final three outs of its season while Kentucky baseball was three outs away from history. There...

Kentucky players hold up NCAA trophy after their 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

OMACATS: Kentucky baseball punches its ticket to Omaha for first time ever

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 11, 2024

Kentucky baseball (45-14, 22-8 SEC) defeated Oregon State (45-16, 19-10 PAC-12) by a score of 3-2 to advance to the Men’s College World Series for the first time in program history. “My heart...

Kentucky pitcher Robert Hogan pitches the ball during the Kentucky vs Tennessee baseball game on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 4-9. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Robert Hogan propels Kentucky baseball bullpen in pivotal postseason

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 7, 2024

As the regular season gave way to the postseason for Kentucky baseball, few have stepped up the way Robert Hogan has out of the bullpen. “This place is unreal,” Hogan said. “There's no place...

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Mason Moore (20) warms up in the bullpen during the Kentucky vs. Morehead State baseball game on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at Kentucky Proud Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 15-1. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

FLU GAME: Mason Moore overcomes illness to boost Kentucky baseball to Super Regional

Jonathon Bruner, Baseball Beat Leader June 5, 2024

While Mason Moore continued his postseason dominance for Kentucky baseball in his region-winning start against Indiana State on Sunday, there was initial doubt if he’d even take the mound. The...

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