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1978 UK National Title team honored at Rupp

LEXINGTON, Ky (UK Athletics) - The 1978 team is one of six programs being honored during the 2017-18 athletics season, as selected by a newly formed reunion committee UK has established to honor elite teams of the past. Over the…

Kentucky Falls to No. 2 Mississippi State

LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Maci Morris scored 22 points, but the Kentucky women's basketball team fell to No. 2 Mississippi State 85-63 on Sunday afternoon at Memorial Coliseum. It was the sixth straight game in which Morris has scored…

"It's good that my coach can finally sleep."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Empowerment is something Coach Cal wants from every team. He says this year's team is well on their way there. How do the players feel about that? Check out the video for what Kevin Knox had…

Are these Cats empowered?

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Coach Cal has made it known before, his best teams during his time at UK have been empowered. They have had the ability to coach themselves, instead of having Coach Cal yell and scream at them…

"You gotta be able to score more than 60."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - There's many reasons why the Cats were able to put a beatdown on Mizzou on Saturday, but one stands out above all the others...shooting. The Cats dropped 87 points on the Tigers, which is actually the…

"It's more mental."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Shooting has been a problem for the Cats all year. They sit near the bottom in the SEC when it comes to shooting the three. On Saturday, you would never know that was the case. The…

Kentucky Blasts Missouri, 87-66

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kevin Knox had 21 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 14 and Kentucky made 10 3-pointers and shot 55 percent to blow out Missouri 87-66 on Saturday night. The Wildcats (20-9, 9-7 Southeastern Conference)…

Championship pressure

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The 1978 national champion Kentucky Wildcats were something else. Solid Blue fans have adored Jack "Goose" Givens and company for 40 years. Who could forget the Goose getting loose for 41 points in that title win…

Ability, reality & belief

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - How do you get ability to become reality? Then reality to reach your beliefs? The UK baseball program did it last season. It was tangible in the dogpile after beating NC State in the regional round…

Settling in

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Cats just don't understand. It's not their fault. It's a learning process. Kentucky will host Missouri Saturday for an 8:15 ESPN tip. Another primetime matchup featuring the Cats with a chance to make it three…

"Play fast but don't be in a hurry."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - “Kids these days…”  “Back in my day...” We've heard the phrases, but how do they apply to this UK men's basketball team? A generational gap may be keeping the Cats from understanding Coach Cal and his…

Productive Cats

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - A lot is made of bench production, but if your bench is great, why don't they start? Does it really matter where the points and rebounds come from so long as they come? Wouldn't you want…

Cats roll Hogs 87-72

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Kevin Knox scored 23 points and Kentucky used a 31-11 run to end the game to win its second straight with an 87-72 victory over Arkansas on Tuesday night. The win is the sixth straight over…

Bat Cats' home opener moved to Tuesday night

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - After a sunny weekend in South Carolina, the Bat Cats return home undefeated. For the first time since 2012, the UK Baseball team is 4-0. With a win against Wofford, two against USC Upstate and Evansville,…

"They can go far."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Alabama Head Coach Avery Johnson has been a player and coach in the NBA. Needless to say, he knows his stuff, which means his opinion on teams holds some weight. Check out the video for what…

Cats preparing for Razorbacks

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - There is no rest for the weary; at least, not this year in the SEC. The Cats will travel to take on Arkansas on Tuesday night. The young team is learning every team will be bringing…

"Would you want me to just bench him?"

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - While he had a decent game, over the last few games Hamidou Diallo has been struggling. Even with the struggles, Cal hasn't benched him. Why? Check out the video for what he had to say.

"They are comfortable with whatever happens."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The UK Men's Basketball team has had some crazy games all season. With all of those tense games, the Cats have slowly been maturing and if you ask their coaches, they're learning how to deal with…

District tournaments tip off Monday Night

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Believe it or not, it is time for High School Hoops to begin postseason play. On Monday, teams from across the state will tip off for their district tournaments. Right here in central KY are some…

"There are no easy games in this league."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The SEC is arguably one of the toughest conferences in college basketball this season. On Saturday, three ranked SEC teams played three unranked SEC teams. Not only did every ranked SEC team lose, they lost by…

"You're a beast."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Saturday, the Cats squeaked by in a close one against Alabama. Down the stretch, Jarred Vanderbilt was huge for the Cats. Check out the video for what Cal says he told Vanderbilt after the game.

"You can't manufacture confidence."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - As the UK Hoops squad and Matthew Mitchell head into the toughest part of their schedule, the Cats are trying their best to keep their confidence up. Fortunately for Matthew Mitchell, that confidence has been on…

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