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Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw yells in excitement during the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 85-81. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 15 Kentucky conquers Rocky Top 85-81

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball was victorious against the outright SEC champions No.4 Tennessee 85-81 inside a raucous Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday to earn a double-bye in the upcoming SEC...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a call during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 1 North Carolina mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. North Carolina won 75-73. Photo by Addison Coffey | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky basketball adds seventh freshman in three-star shooting guard Joey Hart

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 17, 2023

Kentucky men's basketball and head coach John Calipari added another freshman to the upcoming roster in the form of three-star shooting guard Joey Hart. While not the veteran transfer presence Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari yells during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Davidson mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky won 78-73. Photo by Arden Barnes | Kentucky Kernel

NBA Draft deadline day sees Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston depart from Kentucky while Antonio Reeves’ return remains in doubt

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 1, 2023

NBA Draft deadline day came and went on Wednesday, with Kentucky basketball stars Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe opting to remain in the draft pool, ending their college careers, while Antonio Reeves’...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari speaks to reporters after 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 Samuel Colmar | Staff

Time for reflection: Kentucky mens basketball finishes rollercoaster season with second round defeat

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball’s 75-69 defeat to No. 3 seeded Kansas State brought an end to an up-and-down season for the Wildcats. The defeat, while leaving a sour taste in the mouth of fans, continued...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) puts his face in his towel 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 Samuel Colmar | Staff

Key players’ underperformances led to Kentucky mens basketball’s exit in NCAA Tournament

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball lost to Kansas State 75-69 on Sunday afternoon to end the 2022-2023 season and miss out on its first Sweet Sixteen since 2019. Even though Cason Wallace and Oscar Tshiebwe shined...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) 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. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 3 Kansas State defeats Kentucky mens basketball 75-69 in NCAA Tournament Round of 32

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 75-69 by No. 3 Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 on Sunday. The Wildcats entered the matchup just days after securing their first NCAA Tournament...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) celebrates on the bench during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

At the buzzer: Kentucky mens basketball defeats Providence 61-53 in NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 17, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated the No. 11 seeded Providence Friars 61-53 in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Wildcats entered the game as the No. 6 seed in the East section of...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) dribbles the ball up the court during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 72-67. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Antonio Reeves leads Kentucky to victory over Arkansas despite injuries

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball (21-10) defeated Arkansas (19-12) 88-79 on Saturday afternoon to wrap-up its regular season before traveling to Nashville, Tennessee, for the SEC Tournament. The Cats would...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) attempts a 3-pointer 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

At the buzzer: No. 23 Kentucky mens basketball defeats Arkansas 88-79

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 4, 2023

No. 23 Kentucky mens basketball defeated Arkansas 88-79 in Fayetteville on Saturday, concluding its regular season 21-10. The Wildcats entered the game coming off a loss in their home finale against...

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

Kentucky mens basketball looks to split season series over Arkansas in final regular season game

Ayden Parece, Reporter March 4, 2023

After all but securing a spot in the NCAA tournament on the back of a four-game SEC win streak, Kentucky mens basketball suffered a 68-66 loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores at home on Wednesday. Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) defends 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

At the buzzer: Vanderbilt defeats No. 23 Kentucky 68-66

Cole Parke, Sports Editor March 1, 2023

No. 23 Kentucky mens basketball was defeated 68-66 by Vanderbilt in its home finale on Wednesday. The Wildcats entered the game on the back of a conference winning streak that saw the team go from just...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) holds onto the ball during the Kentucky vs. Auburn mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-54. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Kentucky’s confidence grows as it approaches final week of regular season

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated Auburn 86-54 inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, moving the Cats to 20-9 on the season and 11-5 in the SEC. The victory marked the Wildcats’ fourth consecutive win, which...

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