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Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) goes for a layup during the Kentucky vs. Marshall mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball unleashes offensive fury, defeats Marshall 118-82

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky men's basketball demolished Marshall 118-82 inside Rupp Arena on Friday, unleashing an offensive fury that saw it score the fourth most single-half points in program history. The...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches his team during the No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Vanderbilt mens basketball game in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt won 80-73. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky men’s basketball earns commitment from four-star Travis Perry

Tyler Russell, Reporter November 22, 2023

The Kentucky men’s basketball program secured its third recruit from the 2024 class on Sunday evening as four-star point guard Travis Perry announced his commitment to the Wildcats.  Perry is a 6-foot,...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) drives with 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

COLUMN: Kentucky men’s basketball might have it’s “Kentucky good” back

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2023

It’s only the beginning of the college basketball season, but it’s safe to say that Kentucky basketball has gotten its “Kentucky good” back. There’s no argument that Kentucky has not performed...

Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves (12) goes for a layup during the Kentucky vs. Saint Josephs mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats St. Joseph’s 96-88 in overtime

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 20, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky men's basketball (4-1) defeated St. Joseph's (3-2) 96-88 in overtime inside Rupp Arena on Monday. The Wildcats entered the game on the back of a dominant 101-67 win over Stonehill on...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari coaches his team 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

Kentucky men’s basketball lands five-star Jayden Quaintance over Missouri

Tyler Russell, Reporter November 20, 2023

Just two days after landing four-star point guard Travis Perry, the Kentucky men's basketball program added another recruit from the 2024 class on Tuesday afternoon. Five-star prospect Jayden Quaintance...

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) shoots the ball mid air during the Kentucky vs. Stonehill mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Stonehill 101-67

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

No. 17 Kentucky men's basketball (3-1) defeated Stonehill (1-4) 101-67 at home on Friday, earning the first win over the Skyhawks in program history. The Wildcats entered the game on the back of their...

Kentucky guards Justin Edwards (1) and D.J. Wagner (21) react to a play during the No. 17 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Kansas mens 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

At the buzzer: No. 17 Kentucky men’s basketball suffers 89-84 loss against No. 1 Kansas in Champions Classic

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 14, 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. The Wildcats entered...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari puts his fists up during the Kentucky vs. Georgetown mens basketball game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 92-69. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

National signing day sees two highly touted recruits commit to Kentucky men’s basketball

Tyler Russell, Reporter November 14, 2023

The Kentucky men’s basketball program officially added two new recruits from the 2024 class on Wednesday evening. Somto Cyril, a four-star center who committed in June, and Boogie Fland, a five-star...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard controls the ball during the Kentucky vs. Texas A&M-Commerce mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 16 Kentucky men’s basketball defeats Texas A&M-Commerce 81-61

Cole Parke, Sports Editor November 10, 2023

No. 16 Kentucky men's basketball (2-0) defeated Texas A&M-Commerce 81-61 inside Rupp Arena on Friday, finishing out the first week of play undefeated. The Wildcats entered the matchup after...

Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard (15) dribbles the ball during the Kentucky vs. Kentucky State mens basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 99-53. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Reed Sheppard shines in Kentucky men’s basketball’s season opener against New Mexico State

Samantha Money, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2023

He grew up just an hour down the road from where his famous basketball father had played on two National-Championship-winning teams. Now, Reed Sheppard is following in his father’s footsteps to Lexington,...

Kentucky guard D.J. Wagner (21) collects the ball during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. New Mexico State mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-46. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Three takeaways from Kentucky men’s basketball’s 86-46 win over New Mexico State

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2023

Kentucky men’s basketball earned an 86-46 win over New Mexico State on Monday. Despite the Wildcats being up by just eight points going into halftime in Monday night’s season opener, they were able...

Kentucky guard Rob Dillingham (0) puts his arm on his hip during the No. 16 Kentucky vs. New Mexico State mens basketball game on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 86-46. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

COLUMN: Kentucky men’s basketball’s expectations are far too high for a young team

Jack Tobin, Reporter November 10, 2023

College basketball is back and Kentucky has the best recruiting class in the sport once again. Expectations are high for the team with many people calling it “championship or bust.” In fact, Kentucky...

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