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Jordan Obi warms up during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center  in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

‘This is the first one.’ Kentucky women’s basketball star Jordan Obi reflects on injury that derailed first UK season

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head October 3, 2024

Jordan Obi announced on May 2 that she would be transferring out of Penn and committing to the Kentucky Wildcats for her fifth season via social media.  The addition of an experienced guard, especially...

Kentucky women’s Basketball head coach Kenney Brooks makes an appearance before the start of the match on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky beat NKU 3-0. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo editor

Kentucky women’s basketball gears up to kick off 2024-25 campaign with new look and high expectations

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head October 1, 2024

After suffering a 12-20 year in the 2023-24 season, Kentucky women’s basketball revamped its entire program from the ground up. After shooting 39% from the field as a team and losing to opponents...

Kenny Brooks coaches Georgia Amoore during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center  in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

COLUMN: Georgia Amoore’s experience will play vital role in Kentucky women’s basketball’s success

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter September 20, 2024

Following the hire of new head coach Kenny Brooks, Kentucky women's basketball has undoubtedly drawn attention from fans nationwide.  As the expectations and anticipations for this new Kentucky...

Kenny Brooks arrives to practice during the Kentucky Women’s Basketball media day on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Joe Craft Center  in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Kentucky women’s basketball unveils full 2024-25 schedule

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head August 26, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball officially released the full schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring teams it rarely sees marked on the calendar and some familiar faces that the Wildcats will seek revenge...

Kentucky women's basketball head coach Kenny Brooks speaks to media during his introductory press conference inside the Joe Craft Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Chet White | UK Athletics

Kentucky women’s basketball commit Clara Silva shines overseas

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Head August 8, 2024

Clara Silva, the 6-foot, 7-inch center from Portugal, who committed to Kentucky in April, has shown fans what she’s capable of before she even sets foot on the court for Kentucky women's basketball. Silva,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Rhyne Howard (5) smiles after making a 3-pointer during the UK vs. Auburn womens basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 90-62. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky star Rhyne Howard earns bronze medal at Paris Olympics

Kai McClelland, Women's Basketball Beat Leader August 7, 2024

Rhyne Howard, former All-American from the Kentucky women’s basketball team and the program's all-time leading scorer, took home a bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Howard was a member...

Kentucky women’s Basketball head coach Kenny Brooks during the Kentucky Blue-White Spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

Kentucky women’s basketball announces SEC opponents for the 2024-25 season

Jenna Lifshen, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter May 18, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball revealed its SEC opponents for the upcoming season on Tuesday. First-year head coach Kenny Brooks will lead the Wildcats in 16 regular-season games, facing each conference...

Kentucky women's basketball head coach Kenny Brooks speaks to media during his introductory press conference inside the Joe Craft Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Chet White | UK Athletics

Kentucky women’s basketball roster tracker: Who’s gone and who’s new?

Colton Johnson, Tyler Russell, and Josh Smith April 5, 2024

The future is bright in Lexington as the Kentucky women's basketball has a new coach taking the reins of the program: Virginia Tech's Kenny Brooks. With a ton of changes expected to be made to the roster,...

Kentucky women’s basketball gets Clara Strack from Virginia Tech

Josh Smith, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter April 5, 2024

New Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Kenny Brooks is bringing another player from his former team, this time in the form of 6-foot, 5-inch center Clara Strack. The announcement marked Brooks’...

Kentucky women's basketball head coach Kenny Brooks and athletic director Mitch Barnhart hold up a Kentucky jersey during Brooks' introductory press conference inside the Joe Craft Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Chet White | UK Athletics

Virginia Tech star Georgia Amoore announces transfer to Kentucky

Colton Johnson, Women's Basketball Beat Leader April 4, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball gained another piece from Blacksburg, Virginia, on Thursday, with Virginia Tech standout guard Georgia Amoore transferring to Kentucky. The move to Lexington came after...

Kentucky women's basketball head coach Kenny Brooks and athletic director Mitch Barnhart hold up a Kentucky jersey during Brooks' introductory press conference inside the Joe Craft Center on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Chet White | UK Athletics

Kenny Brooks touches down in Lexington, provides his vision for women’s basketball program

Tyler Russell, Women's Basketball Beat Reporter March 28, 2024

Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Kenny Brooks did his introductory press conference on Thursday afternoon after being hired on Tuesday morning. Landing in the Bluegrass, Brooks was able to address...

Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart watches the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Virginia Tech’s Kenny Brooks named next head coach of Kentucky women’s basketball

Colton Johnson, Women's Basketball Beat Leader March 26, 2024

The vacancy at head coach for Kentucky women’s basketball has been filled, with former Virginia Tech and James Madison head coach Kenny Brooks being named the ninth head coach of the program. The...

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