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NBA’s Shawn Hils discusses importance of crisis communication

Kristen Roberts, Reporter January 28, 2025

Shawn Hils, senior director in the communications department of the National Basketball Association, came to UK Nov. 10 to give the annual James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence Lecture. Speaking in...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Does Kentucky have what it takes?

Kai McClelland and Israel Schill January 24, 2025

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Kai McClelland is joined by co-host Israel Schill and KSR’s Phoenix Stevens to recap everything that happened this week between Kentucky men’s...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope celebrates with the fans after the basketball game vs. Texas A&M on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 81-69. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball continues renaissance, clocks both teams in top 12 of AP Top 25

Tyler Russell and Kai McClelland January 18, 2025

The Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball programs are both nurturing prevalent starts to their 2024-25 campaigns.  First-year Head Coach Mark Pope and the men’s team have built a 14-3 overall...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Popes and Devils

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 15, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week host Colton Johnson is joined by reporter Kai McClelland as they break down No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball's 77-72 upset over No. 6 Duke. With basketball...

Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Kenny Brooks during the Kentucky Blue-White Preseason Event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Historic  Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

DUELING COLUMNS: Which first-year Kentucky basketball coach will have the most success in 2024-25?

Kai McClelland and Cole Parke November 7, 2024

McCLELLAND  Kentucky women’s basketball isn’t just bringing in a new head coach; they’re bringing in a proven winner who builds strong relationships with his players. This signals a promising future...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: Turning the Page

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 1, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by reporters Sara Gibson and Kai McClelland as they take a look at Kentucky football's 24-10 loss to Auburn that all but ended...

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) dunks the ball during the Kentucky Blue-White Preseason Event on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

PHOTOS: Blue vs. white game

Sydney Yonker October 20, 2024

Kentucky hosted its annual blue vs. white game on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

VIDEO: Big Blue Madness 2024 makes history

Lauren Smiley, Broadcaster October 12, 2024

The University of Kentucky hosted the annual Big Blue Madness, with this year breaking NCAA history. UK will be the first ever college to have a glass, LED court below them as they kick off their preseason.

Kentucky players celebrate winning the game after the Kentucky vs. ETSU womens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 74-66 Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky womens basketball defeats ETSU 74-66 in season opener

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 9, 2023

Kentucky women's basketball defeats ETSU in the season opener on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Clive M. Beck Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 74-66.

Kentucky freshman forward Zvonimir Ivišić speaks with reporters during the mens basketball media day press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at the Joe Craft Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

UK Athletics announces Zvonimir “Big Z” Ivišić not yet cleared by NCAA for intersquad competition

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 27, 2023

UK Athletics announced in a press update that Zvonimir “Big Z” Ivišić has not yet been cleared by the NCAA for competition against other opponents on Thursday. “As a department, we want to clarify,...

Scratch poses for a photo during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kernel sports editors predictions for 2023-24 college basketball seasons

Cole Parke, Samantha Money, and Ali Cetinok October 19, 2023

It’s officially basketball season in the Commonwealth and all eyes have begun to turn toward one venue: Rupp Arena. In Kentucky, basketball is on the same level as gospel, and fans all over are eager...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari greets Demarcus Cousins on stage during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball hosts 2023 Big Blue Madness

Cole Parke, Sports Editor October 15, 2023

Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball hosted the 2023 edition of Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. The event kicked off with the women’s side of things, seeing the players...

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