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Jamal Murray's game-winning jump shot. Image sourced from Instagram @nuggets

Cats in the pros: Jamal Murray nails buzzer beater over Anthony Davis in NBA Playoffs

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 23, 2024

Former Kentucky men's basketball star Jamal Murray made headlines on Monday, nailing a game-winning buzzer beater shot over fellow Wildcat Anthony Davis in the NBA Playoffs. Murray, a member of the...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Cason Wallace (22) brings the ball up court during the Kentucky vs. No. 10 Tennessee mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 66-54. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

Kentucky basketball’s win over Tennessee marked first two-game sweep in over 10 years

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball defeated No. 10 Tennessee 66-54 on Saturday, marking the first two-game regular season sweep since the 2011-12 season. The wins were pivotal to the 2022-23 Wildcats, who were...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro shoots the final free throws of the game against Houston in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 on Friday, March 30, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kentucky won 62-58 and will play Auburn in the Elite Eight. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: Series End and Begin in Concert with September

Kassidy Stumbo September 3, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY on Saturday December 26, 2015.

Column: Mitchell and Murray: 2020’s Bluegrass Battle

Braden Ramsey September 1, 2020

If you’ve followed along with our ongoing NBA Playoff Bubble Series, you’ve seen the names of former Cats beside some incredible stat lines. One former Cat in particular has accomplished some incredible...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Bam Adebayo slams home a dunk against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional Elite 8 at FedExForum in Memphis, TN on Friday March 24, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: Rounding out August in the NBA Bubble

Braden Ramsey September 1, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Kentucky football players stand in unison with statues of Nate Northington, Greg Paige, Wilbur Hackett and Houston Hogg while protesting social injustice. The Cats canceled their Thursday afternoon practice to protest the ongoing social injustice in the United States.Image obtained from the official Kentucky Football Twitter account (@UKFootball)

Kentucky Football makes powerful statement against Social Injustice

Braden Ramsey August 27, 2020

Kentucky Football made a big statement on Thursday afternoon, deciding not to practice in protest of the continued social injustice in the United States.The move comes after NBA playoff games on Wednesday...

Guard Jamal Murray waits as an Indiana player shoots free throws during the NCAA Tournament second round game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence | Staff.

REACTION: Jamal Murray sets Twitter ablaze after sizzling performance

Braden Ramsey August 25, 2020

Jamal Murray already had two fantastic outings in the Denver Nuggets' first round series with the Utah Jazz, going toe-to-toe with former Louisville star Donovan Mitchell for a spot in the Western Conference...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Bam Adebayo blocks a three pointer by Wichita State Shockers guard Landry Shamet with 0.5 seconds in the second round game of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble, First Round Game Three’s and Four’s

Braden Ramsey and Jordan Barber August 25, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats roars after an and-one play during the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. UK defeated LSU 94-77 to finish the season 23-8. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble Edition, First Round Game One’s

Jordan Barber August 19, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

Freshman guard Keldon Johnson smiles while walking off the court after UK's win. University of Kentucky men's basketball team defeated Vanderbilt University 56-47 at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Why the Cats are contenders… for real this time

February 2, 2019

The UK men’s basketball team’s win over Florida on Saturday is the most important win this year.Yes, the Cats beat Vanderbilt by 35.Yes, the Cats never lost control against consecutive ranked teams...

DeMarcus Cousins slouches mid court during the Sacramento Kings game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky..

Former Cats Dominate NBA All-Star Weekend, On And Off Court

By Zack Geoghegan February 20, 2017

The NBA’s All-Star weekend took place in New Orleans this year and featured eight former Cats who broke records on the court while also shaking up the landscape of the NBA off the court.The All-Star...

Guard EJ Floreal smiles after he is put in the game late in the second half during the Wildcat's game against the Stony Brook Seawolves during the first round of the NCCA tournament at Well's Fargo Arena on March 16, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo by Taylor Pence

EJ Floréal to leave UK basketball for track & field

Kevin Erpenbeck August 9, 2016

Senior guard EJ Floréal announced Tuesday that he is leaving the Kentucky basketball program for a chance to compete for the school's track and field team, which is coached by his father Edrick Sr.Floréal was...

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