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"He's a true leader."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Former Cats are often remembered most for what they do in the NCAA Tournament, De'Aaron Fox is no different. That 39-point outburst against UCLA in the NCAA Tournament a couple of seasons ago was something to…

"We're going to speed it up."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - While the Cats have some rookies joining squads this summer, for some former Cats they'll be entering second year in the NBA. De'Aaron Fox cemented himself as the Sacramento Kings starter at point guard last year.…

"This was the main spot."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted by the Hornets and later traded to the Clippers. In the NBA world, you don't get to choose where you end up like you do headed into college. So had SGA done…

"That gave me a chip on my shoulder."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - What could Cal's Cats have been like with a healthy Jarred Vanderbilt for an entire season? Unfortunately, that's a question Solid Blue fans will never truly answer. Vanderbilt played only 14 games for the Cats, but…

"It was a surreal moment."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Kevin Knox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were the two Cats most Solid Blue fans knew would get drafted. The question was, where would Hamidou Diallo and Jarred Vanderbilt end up? Vanderbilt would be drafted by the Orlando…

"Getting our bodies use to the physical play."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - You can easily get caught up in the craziness of the NBA Draft and the one-and-done era. One thing people tend forget, these players are young. Kevin Knox was drafted at age 18 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander…

"He can play at the 1, 2 and 3."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may become the poster child for how Coach Cal can develop players. SGA came in as a four-star recruit and the Cats' second-to-last ranked recruit in last year's class. As we all know by…

"I'm feeling good."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The first practice is in the books for the basketball Cats Solid Blue fans. It's all in preparation of the Bahamas trip and then of course the season later this fall. Coach Cal has been in…

"It's hard to tell."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kevin Knox thinks he can make an immediate impact in New York and the Knicks certainly believe he has potential; that's why they picked him at No. 9. Playing at UK was a big boost in…

The lumberjack returns

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Wesley Woodyard was recently back in Lexington for his Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. He's no stranger to Kentucky though since his time at UK. The former Cat will be back in July to…

Cal on Reid Travis' path to UK: "What?!"

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The basketball Cats’ summer camp tour continues at Wayne County at the end of the week. Last weekend, it was Franklin County plus train stops in Midway and home base in Lexington to meet and greet…

Winning spirit

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The basketball Cats’ Sunday train stop tour reminded some Solid Blue fans of the good ole days...think back to 2012. That's the last time UK did a similar deal with RJ Corman; after winning the national…

What did the Knicks see in Kevin Knox?

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Most mock drafts had Kevin Knox as a lottery pick, but not going until picks 11-15. The Knicks ended up taking him with the ninth pick. What did they see in him that they liked so…

"I'm just ready to get to work."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - After the NBA Draft last week in Brooklyn, Kevin Knox didn't have to travel too far for his new home. With the ninth pick, Knox was selected by the New York Knicks. Not too long after,…

NBA Draft recap: 4 Cats selected Thursday night

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kevin Knox got the Solid Blue party started when New York selected the former Cat with the 9th overall pick Thursday night. Two picks later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander heard his name called as Charlotte picked and shipped…

UK lands Stanford transfer Reid Travis

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ via UK Athletics) – Kentucky’s 2018-19 roster was already loaded with what appears to be a powerful mix of talent and experience, but the Wildcats gained another boost of both with the addition of Stanford graduate transfer…

"He's hype, active, talking crap."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Despite losing five contributing players, Coach Cal will once again have a loaded roster; PJ Washington and Nick Richards down low; Quade Green and Jemarl Baker up top. Those four plus a wealth of fresh faces…

Summer time enough time?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The basketball season really starts in mid-October and ramps up from there through early April. Then it's a quick break before the summer slate. Coach Cal and the Cats are back out on the court...grinding on…

"This decision he made was for him."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Solid Blue basketball fans rejoiced when PJ Washington announced he was returning for his sophomore. At the same time, five other wildcats announced they would keep their name in the draft. Kevin Knox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Hamidou…

Cal talks impact of satellite camps

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - For the first time in five yeara, Cal and his newest crop of cats are hosting satellite camps across the Bluegrass. The camps give young athletes a chance to hang out with the Cats and learn…

Catching up with the Cats

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - With Ashton Hagans finishing up his high school coursework and reclassifying to the 2018 class, UK looks to be loaded again for the 2018-19 campaign. Add in the rest of the incoming crop plus the returnees…

Catching up with the Cats

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It was a tough decision, but PJ Washington had to make it and feels he made the right choice by deciding to return for a sophomore season at UK. He had the chance to test the…

UK's Floreal headed to Texas

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - UK Track and Field head coach Edrick Floreal is leaving Lexington for the Texas Longhorns. Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has issued the following statement after Texas announced the hiring of former Kentucky track and field/cross country…

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