Gen.G and UK team up to bring gaming to KCH patients
Fundraising Streamathon kicks off Oct. 24 on Twitch featuring patients, UK athletes, Gen.G pros, content creators and Kentucky game developer Super Soul.
2022 Combo Guard Skyy Clark commits to Kentucky Basketball
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Just a few days ago, Joel Justus was named one of the top 40 coaches in college basketball under 40. On Thursday, he showed why he earned that title. Justus has been putting in work to…
Olivier Sarr, Jacob Toppin immediately eligible for 2020-21 season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin are eligible to compete for the Kentucky men’s basketball team this season. The NCAA and Southeastern Conference have determined Sarr and Toppin are immediately eligible to play at Kentucky for…
DeNesha Stallworth joins WBB Staff as Coaching Video Coordinator
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – University of Kentucky women’s basketball alumnae DeNesha Stallworth, who had an exceptional playing career for the Wildcats earning multiple All-Southeastern Conference honors, has rejoined the program and will serve as coaching video coordinator, UK head…
Wildcats to host Texas in SEC/Big 12 Challenge
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (UK Athletics) – The Kentucky men’s basketball team will host Texas on Jan. 30 in Rupp Arena as a part of the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The matchup will mark just the third all-time meeting between the two…
Joel Justus tabbed ‘Rising Star’ in Athletic’s ‘40 Under 40’ list
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky men’s basketball assistant coach Joel Justus was ranked by the Athletic as one of the most influential people in college basketball younger than 40 years old. The “40 Under 40” list is comprised of…
Landon Young named SEC Offensive Lineman of Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky senior offensive tackle Landon Young has been named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week, the league announced today. It marks the second time in his career he has earned the honor. Young’s…
Cats dominate Vols, 34-7; first win in Knoxville since 1984
First win at Tennessee since 1984.
SEC alters football schedule, Kentucky to play Missouri next week
(SEC) The SEC is adjusting its football schedule following the postponement of two games originally scheduled for October 17 due to positive tests and quarantine of individuals related to COVID-19. On Monday it was announced that, due to positive tests…
Olivia Owens granted immediate eligibility by NCAA
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The NCAA has granted immediate eligibility to University of Kentucky center Olivia Owens, making her eligible to compete for the Wildcats in the 2020-21 season, it was announced Thursday. Owens, who was a five-star prospect…
Six more NCAA events coming to Lexington
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (UK Athletics) – The University of Kentucky will play host to six NCAA events – one national championship and five preliminary round competitions – from 2024-26 in the sports of rifle, outdoor track and field, men’s basketball, women’s…
Drake Jackson named Rimington Trophy candidate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Senior Drake Jackson has been named a candidate for the 2020 Rimington Trophy, it was announced today by the Rimington Trophy Committee. This marks the second straight season Jackson has been a candidate for the…
The Kentucky Bubble: La Familia dominates NBA playoffs run
ORLANDO, Fla. – Even prior to the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Kentucky men’s basketball program, during the John Calipari era, was already the undisputed king of helping players reach the next level. The proof has long been in the numbers:…
Cats defense dominant in win over Mississippi St., 24-2
LEXINGTON, KY (UK Athletics)- The Kentucky defense force five turnovers and held Mississippi State without an offensive point as the Cats beat the Bulldogs 24-2 on Saturday night at Kroger Field. Kentucky intercepted six MSU passes and held the Bulldogs…
Chris Oats back home with family after medical emergency
LEXINGTON, KY- University of Kentucky Linebacker Chris Oats is back home with family after spending nearly five months in a rehabilitation center. His family announced his return home on social media Friday. In May, Oat had a medical emergency and…
Kentucky Volleyball picked to win SEC by conference coaches
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The No. 3 Kentucky Volleyball team has been picked to win the Southeastern Conference for the fourth-straight season, the league coaches announced on Thursday afternoon. Kentucky won 11 of the 13 first-place votes, with the…
Alex Goff earns first collegiate victory with UK Men’s Golf
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UK Athletics) – After seven months since their last team competition and just two months after losing teammate and friend, Cullan Brown, the Kentucky men’s golf team had something to celebrate on Wednesday. Despite some ups and downs…
Alex Goff takes individual lead for UK Men’s Golf, Wildcats in contention
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UK Athletics) – Powered by a spectacular and record-breaking round from sophomore Alex Goff who fired a 7-under par 65, the Kentucky men’s golf team enters Wednesday’s final round of The Blessings Collegiate Invitational in contention for an…
Defense and kicking issues doom Cats against Ole Miss, 42-41
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Kentucky rushed for 408 yards and six touchdowns, but the Wildcats fell to Ole Miss 42-41 in overtime on Saturday at Kroger Field. Kentucky (0-2, 0-2 SEC) got career-high rushing efforts from Chris Rodriguez Jr., who…
Former Wildcats slated to participate in 2020 NBA Draft Combine
NEW YORK (UK Athletics) – With Kentucky players dominating the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Wildcats will be expected to also be the story at the looming 2020 NBA Draft. It came as little surprise when five former Kentucky men’s basketball…
Auburn Transfer QB Joey Gatewood granted immediate eligibility at Kentucky
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - It took longer than expected, but UK Athletics and former Auburn quarterback Joey Gatewood received the news they had been wanting hear. The NCAA granted him immediate eligibility. https://twitter.com/joey1gatewood/status/1311445437874872320?s=21 https://twitter.com/ukcoachstoops/status/1311441790092877830?s=21 Gatewood will likely take over the…
UK Athletics moves to mobile ticketing for 2020 football season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – UK Athletics will fully transition to mobile ticketing for all home football games beginning with the 2020 season. Mobile ticketing enhances convenience and safety for all fans while safeguarding against the danger of counterfeit tickets.…
Kentucky Swimming & Diving signs 23 swimmers, divers to elite 2020 class
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – The University of Kentucky swimming and diving program has added 23 student-athletes to the roster this season, including 20 true freshmen and three transfer students, it was announced by head coach Lars Jorgensen on Tuesday…
Some single-game UK football tickets available
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