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The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky freshman guard Hamidou Diallo reacts after a three-pointer during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Diallo has already been introduced to the business of the NBA

August 2, 2018

The NBA is sometimes known for being a business with all the trades and tough decisions that affect players, and one of UK’s newest professionals learned all about that at the most recent draft.Hamidou...

Kentucky freshman forward Kevin Knox watches a free throw during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Friday, March 23, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky was defeated 61-58. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK helped Knox prepare for the pressures of the Knicks

Chris Leach August 1, 2018

When NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Kevin Knox was the New York Knicks' No. 9 overall draft pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, some Knicks fans were not happy.Talented players like Michael Porter...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Derek Willis celebrates a three pointer against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff

Willis agrees to a one-year deal with the Pistons

Kernel Sports Staff July 20, 2017

After spending the summer playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Orlando Summer League, Derek Willis will reportedly sign a one-year deal with the Pistons for the upcoming NBA season.Willis went undrafted...

Guard Tyler UIis and Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats high fives after a foul during the NCAA Tournament second round game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Kentucky fell to Indiana 73-67. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Ulis hits buzzer-beater, Suns advance in Summer League tournament

Kevin Erpenbeck July 17, 2016

Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray dazzled Kentucky fans when they shared the court at Rupp Arena last year. Now, they're dazzling NBA fans while squaring off against each other.Saturday's Las Vegas NBA Summer...

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Andrew Harrison signs three-year deal with Memphis

Anthony Crawford July 10, 2016

After a season of paying his dues in the NBA Development League, former Cats guard Andrew Harrison is finally starting to see his hard work pay off with a new contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.It was...

Kentucky freshman Tyler Ulis gets hit while driving to the basket during the second half of the University of Kentucky vs. Kansas University mens Basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis , In., on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 Kentucky won 72-40 over Kansas. Photo by Jonathan Krueger | Staff

Ex-Cats finding success during the NBA Offseason

Anthony Crawford July 5, 2016

The NBA off season is upon us and while free agency offers some players the ability to get paid, the NBA Summer League give rookies and other young prospects a chance to make a name for themselves. Former...

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