LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – One of the most influential leaders in college athletics, Mitch Barnhart will soon step into one of his most high-profile roles yet. The Kentucky Athletics Director has been named the chair of the NCAA Division…
EDGEWOOD, Ky (WTVQ) - Former UK Quarterback Jared Lorenzen passed away last week. He spent nearly a week in the hospital where he was admitted because of an infection along with kidney and heart issues. On Wednesday, Lorenzen was laid…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – Former University of Kentucky women’s basketball star Taylor Murray, who ended her collegiate career this spring as one of the best guard in program history, has signed a professional contract with VASAS-Pasaret Női in Hungary…
WOODFORD COUNTY, KY (WTVW) - They've made their mark on the court. Now, Erik Daniels, Antwain Barbour and Makayla Epps will share their knowledge as coaches for the Woodford County Girls Basketball Team. Last month Daniels was introduced as the…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - While Jared Lorenzen was at Kentucky, he had a large affect on his teammates. One of those is Woodford County High School head football coach Dennis Johnson. Johnson played with Lorenzen before being drafted into the…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Former Football Cat Jared Lorenzen is known for being larger, but being an absolute athlete. In the video above, we take a walk through Lorenzen's time with Kentucky starting with when he graced another special UK…
LEXINGTON, Kentucky – Jared Lorenzen, record-setting quarterback for the University of Kentucky and a member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame, passed away Wednesday as announced by his family. “We are deeply saddened to learn of Jared Lorenzen’s passing,”…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Former Basketball Cat Darius Miller spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans and it looks like he’s going back. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting Miller has agreed to a two-year, $14.25 million deal. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1146426841651175425?s=21 Miller…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Monday night, Keldon Johnson saw his first NBA Summer League action with the San Antonio Spurs in Salt Lake City and it wasn't stellar. He finished with 4 points. His second game on Tuesday night…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Former UK Basketball star Willie Cauley-Stein has played his entire four-year NBA career with the Sacramento Kings, but that could be changing. Bay Area Reporter Marcus Thompson is reporting Cauley-Stein is going to sign with the…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Monday night, the NBA Summer League tipped off in Salt Lake City and California. The San Antonio Spurs vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers got things started. The Spurs knocked off the Cavs, 97-89. Former Basketball Cat…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Former Football Cat Jared Lorenzen is in a fight for his life. Originally reported by Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones, Lorenzen was admitted to an ICU on Friday, June 28th. The former UK QB's family gave…
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball guard Brad Calipari, head coach John Calipari’s son, is transferring to Detroit Mercy. Brad Calipari made the announcement Monday on his social media accounts. https://twitter.com/bradcalipari/status/1145752909755211778?s=21 As a graduate transfer, Calipari will be eligible to…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- One of the most beloved Cats of the cal era, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was to help put on a basketball camp for Special Olympic Athletes. Sunday's came attracted dozens to the Joe Craft Center, where they got tips…
WOODFORD COUNTY, KY (WTVQ)- Woodford county high school just keeps adding big-time names to their girls basketball staff. The latest addition is Makayla Epps. The former cat announced on Twitter that she will be an assistant coach next season. Two…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - It doesn't appear that Brad Calipari will be suiting up for Kentucky next season. Last month, the junior placed his name in the transfer portal. On Wednesday, he revealed his finalists, Hampton and Detroit Mercy. Calipari…
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (UK Athletics) – In what has been dubbed “graduation night” by head coach John Calipari, three more Kentucky men’s basketball players had their names called and walked across the Barclays Center stage in the annual ceremony most fans…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ)- Former Kentucky Wildcat Isaac Humphries may be a professional athlete, but he's using his musical talents to make a difference this weekend. On Sunday, Humphries will have a charity concert at the Lexington Opera House. All proceeds…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Former Cat Keldon Johnson, the last of the Cats in the green room, has been selected 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs. While a Cat, Johnson was tabbed the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Solid Blue fans didn’t have to wait to long to hear a second Cats’ name called at NBA Draft. Tyler Herro was selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat. https://twitter.com/miamiheat/status/1141873412274606081?s=21 Only player to start al all…
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Former Cat PJ Washington is the first Kentucky player off the board in the NBA Draft. Washington was selected 12th Overall by the Charlotte Hornets. https://twitter.com/hornets/status/1141871616768524293?s=21 Washington will end his career with 932 points, 475 rebounds…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – One of the best shooters in Kentucky women’s basketball history, who displayed her strong playing ability last summer in the team’s foreign tour to Italy will be calling the country home this year as she has…
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On Monday, Woodford County High School Athletics Director Dennis Johnson officially introduced former Basketball Cat Erik Daniels as their new head coach. Daniels played for Kentucky from 2000-2004. Daniels has spent the last couple of season…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – As the Kentucky men’s basketball program enjoys another life-changing night for a handful of NBA Draft hopefuls on Thursday, Big Blue Nation will be able enjoy a UK-draft-focused live stream for the inaugural Kentucky Basketball…