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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 forward Tre Mitchell is announced before the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Vanderbilt on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 93-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basektball beats Vanderbilt 93-77 on senior day

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor March 7, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball conquered the Vanderbilt Commodores 93-77 inside Rupp Arena in the final home game of the season on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Adou Thiero (3) defends a shot attempt during the No. 17 Kentucky vs. No. 13 Alabama men’s basketball match on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 117-95. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky earns convincing win over Alabama 117-95

Samuel Colmar, Asst. Photo Editor February 25, 2024

No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball earned a convincing win defeating No. 13 Alabama 117-95 inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

PODCAST: Men’s Basketball and Voice Actor Ty Osborne

Nate Lucas, Giana Gallo, and Colton Johnson February 7, 2024

Welcome back to the Kentucky Kernel news podcast. This week, your hosts Nate Lucas and Giana Gallo interview sports staff writer Colton Johnson about UK men’s basketball’s recent losses. They also...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard drives the ball during the Kentucky vs. Florida mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 94-91. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky loses to Florida in overtime 94-91

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor February 1, 2024

No. 10 Kentucky men’s basketball suffered an overtime loss against the Florida Gators by a score of 94-91 inside Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard D.J. Wagner and his team huddle during the Kentucky vs. Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 105-96. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Georgia 105-96 amidst debut of Zvonimir Ivišić

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor January 21, 2024

No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Georgia 105-96 inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. The game was best known as the debut of Zvonimir “Big Z” Ivišić...

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell is introduced before the Kentucky vs. Mississippi State men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 90-77. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball earns SEC win over Mississippi State

Abbey Cutrer, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

No. 8 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Mississippi State 90-77 inside Rupp Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky forward Tre Mitchell (4) blocks the ball during the Kentucky vs. North Carolina Wilmington mens basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 80-73. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 80-73 loss against UNC Wilmington

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist December 3, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball suffered a shocking 80-73 defeat at the hands of UNC Wilmington inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) drives the ball into the paint during the No. 12 Kentucky vs. No. 8 Miami mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 95-73. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball records statement win over Miami 95-73

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 29, 2023

No. 12 Kentucky men’s basketball recorded a statement victory over No. 8 Miami FL inside Rupp Arena winning 95-73 on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) looks to pass the ball during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 96-88. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats St. Joseph’s 96-88 in overtime

Samuel Colmar, Photojournalist November 22, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated St. Joseph’s 96-88 in overtime inside Rupp Arena on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kentucky guard Justin Edwards (1) rebounds the ball after missing a shot during the Kentucky vs. Stonehill mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 101-67. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Stonehill 101-67

Travis Fannon, Asst. Photo Editor November 18, 2023

No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Stonehill 101-67 at home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, earning the first win over the Skyhawks in program history.

Kentucky guard Adou Thiero (3) fights for control of the ball during the No. 17 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Kansas men's basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in the State Farm Champions Classic at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

PHOTOS: Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 89-84 loss against Kansas in Champions Classic

Brady Saylor, Photojournalist November 16, 2023

No. 17 Kentucky men's basketball (2-1) suffered a 89-84 defeat against No. 1 Kansas (3-0) in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday in the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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