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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 officially leaves Kentucky for NBA Draft

Cole Parke June 1, 2022

The “will-he-won’t-he” saga of Shaedon Sharpe has officially come to a close with the guard announcing he intends to remain in the 2022 NFL Draft, where he is still projected to be a top 10 pick. While...

What Oscar Tshiebwe returning means for Kentucky

Hunter Shelton April 21, 2022

It's been a long 34 days since Kentucky's season was abruptly ended by Saint Peter's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After the initial shock of the loss wore off, Big Blue Nation immediately...

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...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) acknowledges fans after the UK vs. Florida mens basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 78-57. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

What Oscar Tshiebwe returning means for Kentucky

Hunter Shelton April 20, 2022

It's been a long 34 days since Kentucky's season was abruptly ended by Saint Peter's in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After the initial shock of the loss wore off, Big Blue Nation immediately...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Shaedon Sharpe (21) rolls his eyes to chants of “We want Shaedon” during the UK vs. Mississippi State basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 82-74. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

John Calipari announces Shaedon Sharpe will not play for Kentucky this season

Hunter Shelton February 7, 2022

Shaedon Sharpe will not take the court for Kentucky basketball this season.  “After talking with Shaedon and his parents, we want to end all of the speculation by again saying that he will not play...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari coaches from the sidelines 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

Column: John Calipari should stick to his guns on Shaedon Sharpe

Hunter Shelton January 24, 2022

TyTy Washington Jr was out. Sahvir Wheeler was one more screen away from a serious injury. The bench wasn’t producing. Things were looking bleak in the Kentucky backcourt on Saturday against Auburn....

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

Kentucky’s Shaedon Sharpe eligible for 2022 NBA draft

Hunter Shelton January 20, 2022

Shaedon Sharpe’s time in Lexington may be short-lived.  As reported by ESPN, Sharpe, the former No. 1 recruit in the 2022 class, will be eligible for the 2022 NBA draft as an early-entry candidate. Sharpe,...

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari talks to reporters after the UK vs. Southern basketball game on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 76-64. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

John Calipari says Shaedon Sharpe “a ways away” from playing games for Kentucky

Hunter Shelton January 7, 2022

Highly touted recruit Shaedon Sharpe has arrived on campus in Lexington.  The 18-year-old, London, Canada native began to practice with Kentucky this week, citing the possibility that the reclassified...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari yells to his team during the game against Alabama at Rupp Arena on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky defeated Alabama 76-67. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Five-star forward Chris Livingston commits to Kentucky

Jaron Centers September 15, 2021

John Calipari’s 2022 recruiting class keeps on rolling. Chris Livingston, a six-foot-six Akron, Ohio native announced his commitment to Kentucky on Wednesday night, picking the Wildcats over Georgetown...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari smiles as he walks off the court after the game against Houston in the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 on Friday, March 30, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Kentucky won 62-58 and will play Auburn in the Elite Eight. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Shaedon Sharpe commits to Kentucky

Scott Clarke September 7, 2021

John Calipari and Kentucky basketball have landed the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2022.Shaedon Sharpe, a six-foot-five shooting guard who hails from London, Ontario, Canada, announced his commitment...

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