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Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) contests the shot of North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina mens basketball game on Saturday, Sec. 16, 2023, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky won 87-82. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball conquers North Carolina 87-83 in CBS Sports Classic

Isaiah Pinto, Photojournalist December 17, 2023

No. 14 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated No. 9 North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, by a score of 87-83.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) reacts to a play during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Michigan State Champions Classic mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Michigan State won 86-77 in the second overtime. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Poor shooting sees No. 13 Wildcats fall 63-53 against No. 16 UCLA

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 17, 2022

A poor night from the field saw No. 13 Kentucky (7-3) be defeated 63-53 against No. 16 UCLA inside Madison Square Garden for the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday. The Wildcats finished the game shooting...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) looks for an open teammate during the No. 4 Kentucky vs. Duquesne mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 77-52. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Staff

Cason Wallace’s mentality expected to provide major boost for Wildcats against UCLA

Cole Parke, Sports Editor December 16, 2022

Whether it be last season with TyTy Washington Jr. or years past with the likes of Anthony Davis, Kentucky basketball has become synonymous with talented five-star freshmen. This season appeared to...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) high fives Kentucky Wildcats guard Kellan Grady (31) during the UK vs. Southern basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 76-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Shooters shoot: Three-point buckets proves big in Cats’ win over UNC

Jaron Centers December 18, 2021

As head coach John Calipari said, “We have three-point shooters—I want three-point makers.” Coming off a game where the Cats shot an abysmal 2-19 from the three, fans were beginning to have serious...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) shoots the ball during the UK vs. Southern basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 76-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky bounces back; dominates North Carolina 98-69 in CBS Sports Classic

Cole Parke December 18, 2021

No. 21 Kentucky (8-2) defeated North Carolina (8-3) 98-69 in the CBS Sports Classic in Las Vegas Saturday night.Kentucky was originally slated to duel No. 15 Ohio State, while North Carolina was supposed...

Kentucky sophomore forward EJ Montgomery and Kentucky graduate student forward Nate Sestina talk during a timeout during the game against Lamar on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 81-56. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Cats go 0-2 on Vegas trip after loss to Ohio State

December 21, 2019

The Kentucky Wildcats took on the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday evening in the CBS Sports Classic in their second and final game in Las Vegas and will head back to Lexington with two more losses than they...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans brings the ball up the court after a steal during the game against Lamar on Sunday, November 24, 2019 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won 81-56. Photo by Chase Phillips | Staff

Wildcats look to bounce back against Ohio State

Eric Decker December 20, 2019

Just as Tyrese Maxey got out of a shooting slump, the team ran right into one. The freshman guard wanted to go into Vegas with confidence in his ability to shoot.“I think I’m like 1-for-17, coach...

Ashton Hagans drives in the ball. University of Kentucky men's basketball team played University of North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic at the United on Dec. 22, 2018 in Center in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky defeats UNC 80-72 in CBS Sports Classic

December 22, 2018

The no. 19 Kentucky Wildcats went head-to-head with the no. 9 ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in the CBS Sports Classic in Chicago Saturday afternoon and head back to Lexington with an 80-72 win under...

Kentucky freshman guard Quade Green guards UCLA junior guard Aaron Holiday during the CBS Sports Classic game on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kentucky was defeated 83-75. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Loss to UCLA an unsurprising bump in the road for UK

Chris Leach December 23, 2017

The last time the Kentucky basketball team left New Orleans in 2012, the Cats left with a win and the best feeling any college basketball player could ever dream of. Fast forward four-and-a-half years...

Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox drives towards the basket during the game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-86. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cats and Bruins set for CBS Sports Classic

Jordan Colquitt December 22, 2017

The Kentucky basketball team will look to keep its seven-game win streak alive when the Cats square up against the UCLA Bruins at the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday.The Cats are coming off a seven-point...

Freshman guard Malik Monk goes up for a layup during the game against Cleveland State on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won the game 101-70. Photo by Hunter Mitchell | Staff

Monk’s 47 points lifts UK over UNC in CBS Sports Classic thriller

Anthony Crawford December 17, 2016

For the second year in a row, the CBS Sports Classic produced one of the best scoring outputs from a UK men’s basketball freshman in program history. But this year, it also produced a game that will...

The Wildcat and cheerleaders pump up the crowd before Vanderbilt's final play during UK's homecoming game at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, October 8, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 20 to 13. Photo by Joshua Qualls | Staff

UK mascots trek to Sin City

Emily Scott October 26, 2016

As the Cats prepare for another basketball season, the excitement from students and other fans alike is just beginning. But what would the UK basketball season be without the beloved Wildcat mascot? The...

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