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Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throws the net to his teammates in celebration after the game against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the first former Wildcat to win the NBA MVP

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 24, 2025

Former Kentucky men's basketball guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2025 NBA MVP Award, becoming the first former Kentucky Wildcat to do so.  Gilgeous-Alexander, who is in his sixth season with...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope high-fives fans after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the basketball game vs. Gonzaga on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.  Kentucky won 90-89. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball to host Georgetown in exhibition matchup on Oct. 30

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 24, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball will host the Georgetown Hoyas on Thursday, Oct. 30 for an exhibition game UK Athletics announced.  The Hoyas, a member of the Big East, become the Wildcats second confirmed...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks up as he dribbles during the game against Vanderbilt Tuesday, January 30, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky won in overtime 83-81. Photo by Carter Gossett | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball is represented by every team left in the NBA Playoffs as the Conference Finals begin

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 20, 2025

The NBA Conference Finals have made its way back around and six former Kentucky players will be participating, all looking to win their first NBA Championship.  Each of the four qualified teams including...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope shouts instruction to his players on the court during the quater finals of the SEC men’s basketball tournament vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, March, 14, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball lands Miami (OH) transfer Reece Potter

Tyler Russell, Men’s Basketball Beat Reporter May 5, 2025

Kentucky men’s basketball earned its sixth transfer portal commit of the offseason on Monday afternoon as Joe Tipton of On3 Sports reported that three-star Miami (OH) transfer Reece Potter has committed...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) holds three fingers out after he made a three-point shot during the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament vs. the Troy Trojans on Friday, March, 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

No. 3 Kentucky defeats No. 14 Troy 76-57 in first round of NCAA Tournament

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 22, 2025

No.3 Kentucky won its first round NCAA Tournament game 76-57 against No. 14 Troy on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the victory, Mark Pope secured his first...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-64. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

PHOTOS: Kentucky defeats LSU 95-64 on senior night

Matthew Mueller and Christian Kantosky March 5, 2025

No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball beat the LSU Tigers 95-64 in their final home game of the season at Rupp Arena. They travel to Columbia, Missouri next to face the No. 15 Missouri Tigers before...

Ian VanSteenbergh poses for a portrait on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

UK student from Midway becomes one of the youngest elected officials in the country

Quézia Arruda Cunha, Reporter January 29, 2025

In between high school law and justice classes, there was a kid bonded to a town that could fit in his shadow. Midway, Kentucky, was the home that remained vivid in the path of Ian VanSteenbergh...

PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer: A New Era

Colton Johnson, Sports Podcast Host November 22, 2024

Welcome back to Kernel at the Buzzer. This week, host Colton Johnson is joined by Sports Editor Cole Parke and reporter Kai McClelland as they break down Kentucky men's basketball's win over Lipscomb....

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...

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 dunks the ball over head coach Mark Pope during Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

PHOTOS: Big Blue Madness 2024

Matthew Mueller, Photo Editor October 13, 2024

The University of Kentucky men's and women's basketball teams hosted their annual preseason event, Big Blue Madness, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

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...

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