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Guard Jamal Murray of the Kentucky Wildcats roars after an and-one play during the game against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. UK defeated LSU 94-77 to finish the season 23-8. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff.

Where the Wildcats Are: NBA Playoff Bubble Edition, First Round Game One’s

Jordan Barber August 19, 2020

As Kentucky sports fans anxiously await the potential start of fall and winter sports, the spotlight shines on former University of Kentucky basketball players competing for a championship in the NBA restart...

NBA player and former Cat Wenyen Gabriel of the Sacramento Kings laughs as campers at the annual Draft Day camp practice their dribbling at the Johnson Center on August 2nd, 2018.

Wenyen Gabirel uses new two-way contract to fuel NBA dream

August 2, 2018

When talented players or college standouts go to the NBA, one path usually sticks out in people’s minds. The player signs with an agent, goes to pre-draft workouts to show off their skills to a team,...

Sophomore forward Wenyen Gabriel speaks to the media during the Selection Show on Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky will play Davidson in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Boise, Idaho. Photo by Hunter Mitchell.

NBA Player Profile: Wenyen Gabriel

Erika Bonner June 21, 2018

NBA Player Profile: Wenyen GabrielWenyen Gabriel, who played two seasons at Kentucky, is a 6’9, 205-pound forward that proved to be an above-average three-point shooter for Kentucky, and an exciting...

Kentucky sophomore forward Wenyen Gabriel attempts a three during the game against Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky defeated Buffalo 95-75. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Wenyen Gabriel opts to stay in NBA Draft

Kernel Sports Staff May 30, 2018

Wenyen Gabriel, the 6-7 UK basketball forward, has declared his intent on Wednesday to remain in the 2018 NBA Draft, effectively ending his UK basketball career.Gabriel, one of the two rotation sophomores...

Kentucky freshman forward PJ Washington drives towards the basket during the game against Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky defeated Buffalo 95-75. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

P.J. Washington announces return to UK for sophomore season

Kernel Sports Staff May 30, 2018

UK basketball forward P.J. Washington has announced over Twitter that he'll be returning to UK to play basketball as a sophomore next season.Washington was the first Cat to announce his entry into the...

Kentucky coach Kenny Payne speaks to sophomore forward Wenyen Gabriel after Gabriel was taken out of the game after his fourth foul 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

Gabriel will test NBA waters

April 18, 2018

With four days to go until the NBA early entry eligibility deadline, sophomore forward Wenyen Gabriel has decided to test the NBA Draft waters by declaring for June's NBA Draft.Gabriel will not hire an...

Kentucky sophomore forward Sacha Killeya-Jones smiles during media interviews in the locker room after the game against Tennessee in the SEC tournament championship on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Kentucky defeated Tennessee 77-72. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Killeya-Jones transferring from UK

Kernel Sports Staff April 9, 2018

After finishing the 2017-2018 on a high-note, sophomore forward Sacha Killeya-Jones announced on twitter that he has asked for his release from UK and plans to transfer.The news comes just hours after...

Between the Blue and White Lines: Who goes? Assessing P.J. Washington

Between the Blue and White Lines: Who goes? Assessing P.J. Washington

Kernel Sports Staff March 23, 2018

Chris and Chase sit down after UK's 58-61 loss to Kansas State in Atlanta to talk NBA Draft, P.J. Washington and next year's basketball team.

Kentucky sophomore forward Sacha Killeya-Jones comforts freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after missing the final shot 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

Missed opportunities lead to a missed opportunity for UK in Atlanta

March 23, 2018

UK’s season ending loss in the Sweet 16 can be summed up in two words: missed opportunity.The Cats had a favorable path to the Final Four, and two chances at the end to win or tie the game, but they...

Kentucky freshman forward PJ Washington guards the ball during the game against Kansas State in the NCAA Sweet 16 on Thursday, March 22, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Kentucky . Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

P.J. Washington’s incredible, terrible game

March 23, 2018

P.J. Washington, U.K. basketball’s 6-7 bruising power forward, had one of the best and worst games of his life Thursday night. The team lost to Kansas State in the Sweet Sixteen 58-61, and Washington...

Kentucky freshman guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates after making a three during the game against Buffalo in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Cats blow out Buffalo to advance to Sweet 16

Cody Ryan March 17, 2018

The 5-seed UK basketball team proved too much for its opponent as the Cats advanced to the Sweet 16 by knocking off 13-seed Buffalo 95-75 in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday.Kentucky started the game by scoring...

Kentucky head coach John Calipari motions to his team during the game against Davidson College in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky defeated Davidson 78-73. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

UK’s three-point streak ends in win over Davidson

March 15, 2018

UK might’ve gotten the win over Davidson in its first round game of the NCAA Tournament, but the Cats will be returning to their hotel without something they’ve been carrying with them for 30 years.The...

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