"I got a full roster."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats lost a close one to the Florida Gators, 66-64. While there are negatives to take from the game, Coach Cal has been pretty optimistic since the game ended. One thing he's happiest about? He…
Gators outlast Cats, 66-64
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Wenyen Gabriel scored 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 10 points, but No. 18 Kentucky lost to Florida 66-64 on Saturday night at Rupp Arena. Kentucky (14-5, 4-3 SEC) got nine…
"We're going to be fine."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats dropped a rough game to the Florida Gators on Saturday, 66-64. While this is the Cats second loss in a row, Coach Cal says they're going to be fine. Check out the video for…
Transylvania men knock off Bluffton, 81-67
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Transy Athletics) – A key run surrounding the halftime break lifted the Transylvania men's basketball team to an 81-67 win over the Bluffton University Beavers Saturday evening at the Beck Center. After a closely-waged game for most of…
UK Hoops trying to push through tough time
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The UK Hoops squad has struggled, but on Sunday they look to get back on the right track. The Cats dropped a game to Vanderbilt earlier in the week, 70-55. On Sunday, they look to bounce…
Winning plays
Kevin Knox says Cal has blueprint.
"Make good decisions."
Kenny Payne beaks down the basic keys to toughness and success.
"This looked like a bunch of freshmen."
Cal reminds everyone UK is youngest team ever.
"They're not gonna give us a bad game."
Cal not surprised by South Carolina's grit, resolve.
"Let me watch the tape."
Cal getting too much "feedback" from Cats.
"Unwarranted arrogance."
Cal says Cats couldn't handle onslaught.
"We're not there yet."
Cal worries Cats will need to lose more to learn.
"They never stopped playing."
Cal on South Carolina's play to beat the Cats.
"You gotta stop the bleeding."
Cal weighs in on Cats' mistakes.
Cats collapse in 76-68 loss at South Carolina
A recap of UK's 22-point turnaround defeat.
"It's hectic and hostile."
Why do the Cats want to be a great road team?
"It's about winning."
Hear from Coach Cal and Kenny Payne on Nick Richards' play.
"We're gonna be a much better team."
Kenny Payne weighs in on UK with a game-ready Nick Richards.
"You know I'm taking you out."
Cal not kidding around with Cats.
Kentucky Cheerleaders Climb to 23rd National Championship
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – “Keep Climbing” is the motto Coach Jomo Thompson instilled in this year’s University of Kentucky cheerleading squad. And, keep climbing is exactly what the team did – all the way to the national championship. The…
"It's just us being engaged the whole 40 minutes."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Are the Cats finally starting to listen to their coach? Coach Cal has been preaching for his team to play 40 minutes of defense. He's also been preaching for Kevin Knox to take attack the basket.…
Cal continues to ask the impossible of the Cats
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats pulled out another close on on Saturday. This time it was a scrappy Vanderbilt team who fought until the very end. Cal has made it known he's asking a lot of this young squad,…
"I spend no time with you."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Once again, multiple Cats played nearly the whole game on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, PJ Washington and Hamidou Diallo played at least 38 minutes. Wenyen Gabriel and Kevin Knox played just under 30 minutes. So the question…
Cal says Washington didn't bring same "spirit" against Vandy
NASHVILLE, Tn (WTVQ) - After carrying the Cats for several games, UK big man PJ Washington had a more tamed game against Vandy. Washington finished with 10 points and 8 rebounds. If you ask Coach Cal, he didn't have that…