Practice tougher than games
Hamidou Diallo explains the saying.
"I've got to figure these guys out."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Hamidou Diallo and PJ Washington were huge play-makers for the USA FIBA U19 team who traveled to Egypt over the summer. Diallo has been consistent, but Washington has been hot and cold. This past Sunday, both…
Stephen Johnson with one final game
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats will soon say goodbye to their transfer at quarterback, Stephen Johnson. Here's what Johnson had to say about his time at UK.
"He's been a leader."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It's only been two years, but the Stephen Johnson era is coming to a close at Kentucky. The quarterback only has one more game left in a UK uniform. Here's what Mark Stoops had to say…
"We will definitely be back."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - If there's anything Solid Blue fans crave every year, it's beating Louisville in everything. It doesn't matter what sport; Solid Blue fans want to beat the Cards. On Saturday, that did not happen. With a fan…
Attendance down at Rupp for UK Basketball Games
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - If you've been to any games at Rupp Arena this year, then it doesn't take official numbers to tell you attendance is down. After the first five home games of the season, the Cats are averaging…
"We're trending the right way."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - To tip off the season, the Cats played seven games in only a few weeks with very little time to practice. Last week, the Cats finally got in some practice time and it showed on the…
"It's heartbreaking and it's frustrating."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats had problems across the board on Saturday against Louisville. One of the biggest problems? They couldn't stop former Heisman-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson. Believe it or not, statistically Jackson had a better game last year…
"Emotions really got out of hand."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Things got ugly on the field early in Saturday's Governors Cup, but they got even uglier off of it. A scuffle between the Cats and the Cards took place early in the game. Here's what Mark…
Knox Leads No. 8 Kentucky Past UIC
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) 107-73 - Kevin Knox scored a career-high 25 points to lead No. 8 Kentucky to a 107-73 victory over the University of Illinois-Chicago on Sunday night to conclude play in the Adolph Rupp Classic. The win…
Rice’s First Double-Double Powers Kentucky Past Marshall
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky women’s basketball team continued its perfect start to the 2017-18 season on Sunday afternoon, sparked by Alyssa Rice’s first-career double-double as she had a career-high 19 points and a career-high 10 rebounds in…
"He's a very talented football player."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats were already down big at halftime of the Governors Cup, but if they could slow down the Cards offense they could have a chance for a comeback. If you watched the game, then you…
What kind of bad habits are Cal trying to replace?
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Coach Cal has said he's trying to replace his players' bad habits with good ones. So, what kinds of habits are needing to be replaced? Here's Coach Cal on at least one of those.
"They've got to create new habits."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Coach John Calipari can be seen on a nightly basis pacing the sidelines and coaching up his team to the best of his ability. One thing he's had to do this year? Teach his team new…
Fellow Captain addresses Nick Haynes' late night tweet.
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops addressed the late night Nick Haynes tweets during his postgame comments. The short version, haynes was "rubbed the wrong way after curfew by one of our younger coaches..." Here's fellow senior captain Stephen Johnson…
"This sits with you for awhile."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Governors Cup is headed back up the interstate to Louisville. The Louisville Cardinals waltzed into Kroger Field and dominated the Cats from the opening drive. Here's what Mark Stoops had to say after the loss.
Cats fall to Cards 44-17
A recap of UK vs. UofL.
"We're the youngest ever."
Cal can't believe how young his Cats are.
Bottling up Benny
Bobby Petrino's two cents on stopping UK's Benny Snell.
A UK football Thanksgiving
How are the Cats preparing for Louisville during holiday week?
"You just can't miss em all."
Cal weighs in on Cats' free throw shooting.
"We still got some issues."
Coach Cal still stunned with team defense, selfish play at times.
Kentucky finally has it easy against Fort Wayne, 86-67
Nick Richards had career highs of 25 points and 15 rebounds, and 70 percent first-half shooting propelled No. 8 Kentucky to an 86-67 rout of Fort Wayne on Wednesday night.
"Do the impossible."
Cal riding Cats to get things corrected.