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"I'll stay with the game we got."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - You gotta keep it simple in March. The cliche "one game at a time" really holds true. You're only guaranteed one more game in the NCAA Tournament. Five seed Kentucky tips off Thursday night at 7:10…

"We need you more than ever."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Cats are in love with Boise, Idaho Solid Blue fans. Coach Cal says his players can't stop talking about the views and he can't stop talking about the great, local doughnut place. As for the…

"It 'bes' what it 'bes'."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The margin for error is slim. Think 2013 Solid Blue fans.  A thin roster and Nerlens Noel goes down.  It's hello NIT and a loss at Robert Morris. Think happier thoughts and 2014. That team, much…

"I don't expect anything different."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The South Region is a bear Solid Blue fans. Coach Cal wasn't shy about saying it back on Selection Sunday. It's what he expected. Actually, he joked he expected a 12 seed in Dayton...unless there was…

"We had to win a game."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - We say it every year, every season. Kentucky has to hit its stride at just the right time.  A group of freshmen must come together to make a run in March. Every season, UK typically finds…

"People tend to doubt us."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Everybody's gotta play basketball games. Cal's not worried about how hard the South Region bracket is or may be. It's March.  A month ago, UK was dead in the water with no chance to win the…

"It's what we build for."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It is what it is. Coach Cal says he likes his team. Yes, the Cats are the youngest team in the NCAA Tournament field. Yes, they'll be without Jarred Vanderbilt.  The freshman says he can go. …

"Did we win our tournament?"

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Murderers' row.  Once again, Coach Cal says the region UK resides in is loaded. In all fairness, he's right. The NCAA Tournament is supposed to be the best 68 teams in the country; it feels like…

UK headed to Boise for NCAA Tournament

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Cats returned to Lexington and stopped off at Coach Cal's house to take in the Selection Show.  The next stop in March?  Boise, Idaho. UK was slotted as the No. 5 seed in the South…

Wenyen Gabriel leads UK past Bama 86-63

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Wenyen Gabriel shot 7-for-7 on 3s and matched his career high with 23 points, sending Kentucky past Collin Sexton and Alabama 86-63 Saturday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals. The fourth-seeded Wildcats (23-10) advanced to play…

UK Rifle wins 2018 NCAA Championship

CHARLESTON, S.C. – For the second time in program history the Kentucky Wildcats are NCAA Champions in the sport of rifle. The Wildcats won the second national championship in program history, and first since 2011. Head coach Harry Mullins led…

Cats beat Georgia 62-49 in SEC Quarterfinals

ST. LOUIS (AP) - PJ Washington scored 18 points to help send Kentucky to the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament with a 62-49 victory over Georgia on Friday. The fourth-seeded Wildcats (22-10), who have won the last three tournament…

Is Cal's negativity rubbing off on players?

ST. LOUIS (WTVQ) - It's Kentucky and Georgia in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday around 3:30 ET on ESPN. UK will be taking on the Bulldogs for a second time this season; the Cats took round one to open SEC…

It's not that easy

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - When you recruit, it's on potential and promise. Heck it's a lot like horse racing.  You're guessing.  Sometimes you hit; other times you miss. Spring football is a time to have fun and work on fundamentals…

"We can beat a lot of teams in this country."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kevin Knox believes in this team. He's said he wouldn't change a thing about this season. He likes where the Cats are and the pieces in place. In the games UK's played to its potential, Knox…

"Give me something to cheer about!"

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Back on Tuesday we talked about Coach Cal's philosophy and definition of coaching; what it means and takes to be a great coach. He's always a players first guy; always trying to stay positive and keep…

"Guys follow my lead."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Cats are likely without Jarred Vanderbilt for the SEC Tournament after the freshman suffered what's thought to be a minor injury during practice Tuesday; not to his left foot that he just rehabbed. This team…

"I wouldn't trade it."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The basketball Cats might be without Jarred Vanderbilt for the SEC Tournament. The star freshman is just recovering from his left foot rehab.  This is a new injury, deemed not as serious, suffered on Tuesday in…

Cal defines coaching

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Coaching isn't easy. Coach Cal has it especially hard every season.  Sure he has top talent, but getting it all to mesh and win and bring home championships is the hard part. Some times it clicks…

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