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Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates after drawing a charging foul during the basketball game vs. Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at State Farm Arena  in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

RIVALRY RENEWED: Kentucky and Duke men’s basketball reignite famed college rivalry

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 20, 2024

One of the most prestigious rivalries in all of sports: Kentucky versus Duke.  A simple matchup that has years of blood, sweat and hatred injected into it.  The two “blue bloods” have reigned...

Anthony Davis answers questions at his induction to the University of Kentucky's Hall Of Fame. The event took place on Sept. 21, 2018 in Kroger Field's Woodford Reserve Room.

CATS IN THE PROS: Anthony Davis thrives with Los Angeles Lakers

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head November 20, 2024

Former Wildcat Anthony Davis, responsible for breaking the single-season blocks record at Kentucky, has started off the current NBA season with a historic run.  After a 38-point outburst against...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) high-fives Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) after making a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Lipscomb Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

AT THE BUZZER: No. 9 Kentucky men’s basketball conquers Lipscomb 97-68

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. - No. 9 Kentucky men's basketball took care of business Tuesday night inside Rupp Arena, beating Lipscomb 97-68. Kentucky's win followed its biggest of the season as it bested then No....

Kentucky Wildcats forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrates after making a and-one shot during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena  in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Andrew Carr leads Kentucky men’s basketball to 77-72 win over No. 6 Duke

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 19, 2024

No. 19 Kentucky men’s basketball prevailed as underdogs on Tuesday night, defeating No. 6 Duke in the 2024 State Farm Champions Classic 77-72.  Kentucky’s Andrew Carr led the Cats in points, scoring...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates with fans during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena  in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COMEBACK CATS: UK men’s basketball overcomes deficit to best former No. 6 Duke

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 19, 2024

The No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2024 and projected first overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft sat on the court in front of the Duke bench, ranked No. 6 in the nation, hands interlocked, twirled...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jaxson Robinson (2) celebrates with Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) after defeating Duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena  in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

ANALYSIS: Kentucky men’s basketball defeats No. 6 Duke despite poor night from star Jaxson Robinson

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

No. 19 Kentucky men’s basketball recorded the first statement win of the Mark Pope era at UK on Tuesday, besting No. 6 Duke 77-72 in the State Farm Champions Classic. While a huge win for the...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) celebrate after defeating duke during the basketball game vs. Duke on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at State Farm Arena  in Atlanta , Georgia . Kentucky won 77-72 Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky men’s basketball snaps drought, wins in State Farm Champions Classic

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 13, 2024

No. 19 Kentucky men’s basketball did the seemingly impossible late Tuesday night, marching into a neutral site and besting No. 6 Duke 77-72. Not only did Head Coach Mark Pope’s Cats, a true...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) celebrates after drawing a charge during the basketball game vs. Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at State farm Arena in Atlanta , Georgia . Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: No. 19 Kentucky stuns No. 6 Duke in StateFarm Champions Classic

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 12, 2024

ATLANTA, Ga. -- No. 19 Kentucky men's basketball stunned No. 6 Duke in the 2024 StateFarm Champions Classic from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday night, winning 77-72. The result saw...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) laughs and high-fives fans after the basketball game vs. Wright State on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 103-62. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball demonstrates offensive prowess against Bucknell ahead of Duke matchup

Isaiah Pinto, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 12, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball opened its regular season scoring an explosive 100 points in back-to-back blowout victories.  Prior to the season, Head Coach Mark Pope emphasized that he wanted his squad...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope smiles to his players during the basketball game vs. Bucknell on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 100-72. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

No. 19 Kentucky men’s basketball and No. 6 Duke both head into Champions Classic undefeated

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 12, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky men’s basketball is set to duel against No. 7 Duke in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, as a part of the annual StateFarm Champions Classic.  The annual contest features Kentucky,...

Kentucky forward Andrew Carr (7) throws a T-shirt into the crowd during the basketball game vs. Bucknell on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena  in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 100-72. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball rises four spots to No. 19 in week 2 AP Top 25 poll

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 11, 2024

Kentucky men’s basketball jumped four spots in the week two AP Top 25 college basketball poll on Monday, taking the No. 19 spot after a 2-0 week. The Wildcats took care of business in the first...

Kentucky guard Kerr Karisa (77) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot during the basketball game vs. Bucknell on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Staff

AT THE BUZZER: Kentucky men’s basketball conquers Bucknell 100-72

Tyler Russell, Men's Basketball Beat Reporter November 9, 2024

No. 23 Kentucky men’s basketball defeated Bucknell by a score of 100-72 on Saturday evening inside of Rupp Arena.  UK rolled out with the same starting lineup that it had in its season opener...

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