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Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey claps during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Former Cat Tyrese Maxey named NBA Most Improved Player

Cole Parke, Sports Editor April 23, 2024

Former Kentucky Wildcat Tyrese Maxey was named the Kia NBA Most Improved Player for 2024 on Tuesday. Maxey, who played at Kentucky for the 2019-20 season, committing to John Calipari in Lexington...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after drawing a foul on a rebound during the UK vs. Duke men’s basketball game as part of the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Duke won 79-71. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

A look back on Kentucky basketball’s most notable Champions Classic performances

Drew Johnson, Reporter November 15, 2022

The 2022 Champions Classic is set to mark the 12th annual edition of the event this Tuesday with the event kicking off with No. 4 Kentucky facing Michigan State in Indianapolis. The matchup is Kentucky's...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey claps during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

From Garland to Philly via Lexington: Maxey picked by 76ers in NBA Draft

Eric Decker November 18, 2020

With the 21st pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select: Tyrese Maxey.Kentucky's 6-foot-3 combo guard officially cemented himself as the next patented Kentucky “one-and-done” player,...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey walks away from the huddle during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Where the Wildcats Are: 2020 NBA Draft

Ryan Fetsch November 18, 2020

Every year, the NBA Draft causes all sorts of discussion on who the top pick should be used on. There has not been this much discourse over the number one spot since the rumor of Patrick Ewing and the...

Kentucky junior forward Nick Richards and freshman guard Tyrese Maxey chest bump during the game against Mississippi State on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 80-72. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

What could have been

Braden Ramsey April 29, 2020

Matchups come from ESPN’s Joe Lunardi’s final 2020 NCAA Tournament field projection.Folks across BBN and America were devastated when the NCAA Tournament was canceled. Not only would the nation’s...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley celebrates after he makes the free throws that ended the game against Florida on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 65-59. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Immanuel Quickley declares for NBA Draft, signs with agent

Erika Bonner April 13, 2020

Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley has become the next domino to fall. The sophomore has officially declared for the NBA Draft and is signing with an agent, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.“It...

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey claps during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Tyrese Maxey headed for NBA Draft

Kernel Sports Staff April 6, 2020

Freshman Tyrese Maxey has announced via social media that he's leaving the University of Kentucky to pursue an NBA career. “Even though I didn’t get a chance to compete for my ultimate goal, this...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley gets set on defense during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

SEC men’s basketball postseason awards announced, Quickley SEC Player of the Year

Kernel Sports Staff March 10, 2020

Just days ahead of the SEC Tournament in Nashville, No. 1 seeded Kentucky has four players winning postseason awards, included the top league award. Sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley was named SEC Player...

Kentucky sophomore forward EJ Montgomery gets excited in the huddle before the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Complete (18)0: Kentucky rallies to defeat Florida in Gainesville

Braden Ramsey March 7, 2020

My, how the turn tables.Just five days after giving up a 17-point lead versus Tennessee, Kentucky one-upped the Vols by climbing back from an 18-point second-half deficit to knock off Florida 71-70 on...

A UK student holds her hands in desperation during the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee men's basketball game on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 81-73. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Column: Tuesday night didn’t only hurt for the players

Braden Ramsey March 5, 2020

Tuesday was the final home game in Nate Sestina’s college career. It was probably the final home game in the brief Kentucky career of Tyrese Maxey, and likely the last of the atypical three-year term...

Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton Hagans, sophomore forward EJ Montgomery and sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley rush over to help junior forward Nick Richards to his feet during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky second-half breakdown results in loss to the Volunteers

March 4, 2020

A 17-point lead just wasn’t enough for a Cats win. After a second half in which Kentucky (24-6, 14-3 SEC) looked like deer in headlights, the Tennessee Volunteers walked out of Rupp Arena with an 81-73...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley motions to the crowd during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

UK guard trio puts on impressive performance, helps clinch regular-season SEC title

February 29, 2020

“I don’t know that there are three better guards in the league, in the country, what team has got three better guards?” Those three guards that No. 15 Auburn (24-5, 11-5 SEC) head coach Bruce Pearl...

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