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National Championship trophies sit on a table at Mark Pope’s introductory press conference as the new head coach of Kentucky men’s basketball on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Abbey Cutrer | Staff

THE FINAL ‘WOJ BOMB’: Famed NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN to accept collegiate role

Israel Schill, Hockey Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

Longtime NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, better known as Woj, shockingly decided to call it quits from the top of the sportswriting industry at age 55, announcing his retirement Sept. 18 in an Instagram...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to a play during the Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens’s basketball game on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 103-92. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

Seven former Wildcats named NBA All-Stars, breaking single season league record

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

The 2023-24 round of All-Star selections in the NBA saw history made by former Wildcats, with seven familiar faces earning All-Star notches to shatter the record for the most selections from one school...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) celebrates during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky basketball’s Jacob Toppin signs two-way contract with New York Knicks

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 23, 2023

Kentucky men’s basketball’s Jacob Toppin signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks on Friday after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Knicks, not having a draft pick in the 2023...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts to a call during the No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 1 North Carolina mens basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Elite 8 on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. North Carolina won 75-73. Photo by Addison Coffey | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky basketball adds seventh freshman in three-star shooting guard Joey Hart

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 17, 2023

Kentucky men's basketball and head coach John Calipari added another freshman to the upcoming roster in the form of three-star shooting guard Joey Hart. While not the veteran transfer presence Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari yells during the No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 12 Davidson mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky won 78-73. Photo by Arden Barnes | Kentucky Kernel

NBA Draft deadline day sees Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston depart from Kentucky while Antonio Reeves’ return remains in doubt

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 1, 2023

NBA Draft deadline day came and went on Wednesday, with Kentucky basketball stars Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe opting to remain in the draft pool, ending their college careers, while Antonio Reeves’...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Chris Livingston (24) talks to reporters in the locker room after the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Kentucky forward Chris Livingston declares for NBA draft while maintaining eligibility

Parker Scott, Reporter April 15, 2023

Kentucky mens basketball forward Chris Livingston announced he is entering the 2023 NBA Draft while keeping his collegiate eligibility on Wednesday. The six-foot-six-inch freshman from Akron, Ohio,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Tyler Ulis (3) talks to head coach John Calipari during the Kentucky vs. Boston University mens basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 82-62. Photo by Adam Pennavaria | Kentucky Kernel

Tyler Ulis joins Kentucky mens basketball staff

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor December 30, 2022

Tyler Ulis is joining the Kentucky mens basketball coaching staff as a student assistant at the start of next semester according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR. Having played under John Calipari from 2014-16,...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe sits on the bench during warmups before the UK vs Georgia men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 92-77. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Shaedon Sharpe declares for NBA Draft

Hunter Shelton April 21, 2022

One day after Oscar Tshiebwe announced his decision to return to Kentucky for a second season, Shaedon Sharpe too has made a choice, but with a different outcome in mind. Sharpe is keeping his name in...

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Life in the limelight: The stories of today’s icons

Morgan Luster April 14, 2022

As new, fresh faces and rising stars are presented each year, only a handful are truly remembered for their tremendous impact in their industry.The rise to fame must be a thrilling journey, as a multitude...

Kentucky Wildcats guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) celebrates a basket during the Kentucky vs. Auburn men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Alabama. UK lost 80-71. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

TyTy Washington Jr to enter NBA Draft

Hunter Shelton April 6, 2022

Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr has announced that he is entering the 2022 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining eligibility, concluding his time at UK. “First and foremost, I’d like to thank God for...

UK players Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Twany Beckham (10) celebrate after defeating Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 14, 2012. Photo by Brandon Goodwin | Staff

Humans of UK: Twany Beckham gives back through publishing

Hannah Sexton November 4, 2021

From a NCAA National Champion to a president of his own publishing company, Twany Beckham has led a full life.Most people recognize Beckham from his time on the UK basketball team — specifically when...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Davion Mintz (10) is lifted up after winning the game with a last minute three pointer during the University of Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt men's basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 77-74. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Remembering Terrence Clarke

Scott Clarke October 7, 2021

Terrence Clarke, born and raised in Boston, was killed in a car accident on April 22, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. He was 19 years old. It has been almost six months since the former Wildcat was tragically...

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