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Cal praises early Cal-era UK stars now in NBA

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Kentucky Wildcat basketball program has 31 former players on opening day rosters in the NBA. Coach Cal coached 29 of them. Since coming to UK, Coach Cal has hung his hat on two things; he'll…

"He really will not get rattled."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Coach Mark Stoops made a huge decision before the Cats kicked off the season, he opted to start Terry Wilson over Gunnar Hoak. One compliment Stoops has for Wilson is he does not get rattled easily.…

"I'm just gonna try and take it slow."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - PJ Washington has been on one of college basketball's biggest stages; last year he and the Cats played in the Sweet 16 in Atlanta. He decided to come back to school and now it'll be months…

Cats self-scout during bye week

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - How does Mark Stoops spend the bye week? The bye week is a chance to look back and try to build on what you did, but also try look ahead. Check out the video for what…

"Our guys have one day off."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Mark Stoops and his coaching staff were able to do something they don't get to do very often, take a break during the season. That's what bye weeks are for in college football. Usually Stoops and…

Meet Cal's Cats: Reid Travis

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - In his final year at Stanford, Reid Travis averaged just more than 19 points and 8 rebounds. That was good enough for Travis to be named to the All-PAC 12 team. Now Travis is a Cat.…

"I'm not this guy on a pedestal."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - If Coach Cal has made a name for himself doing anything during his time at UK, it's been in recruiting. Cal consistently pulls in the best classes every year. What's his favorite part? It's not what…

Cal talks what defines his players

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Coach Cal is trying to mold his newest crop of players and show them what it takes to be successful. What's one thing that can determine that? Playing well even when you don't feel well. Check…

Meet Cal's Cats: Tyler Herro

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Last season, Solid Blue fans often said the Cats needed a dead-eye shooter from the three-point line. This year, they may have that guy in Tyler Herro. Herro is more than just a shooter though. What…

Meet Cal's Cats: Ashton Hagans

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - UK point guard Ashton Hagans was the top-ranked point guard in the class of 2019. He would end up making a decision that would change his life; he would reclassify to 2018. That means he just…

"Consistency builds confidence."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Coach Cal is slowly, but surely molding his newest crop of Cats. One thing he is teaching them is where confidence comes from. Check out the video about what all Cal had to say.

Meet Cal's Cats: Immanuel Quickley

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - UK Freshman point guard Immanuel Quickley committed to the Cats in the fall of 2017. Even then, the Cats had multiple PG's on their roster. Why did he choose UK? Also, Quickley has a pretty great…

Meet Cal's Cats: EJ Montgomery

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - EJ Montgomery was considered a Duke lean for the majority of his recruitment, but he ended up joining the Cats. At the time, PJ Washinton, Jarred Vanderbilt and Wenyen Gabriel had to yet to make a…

Meet Cal's Cats: Keldon Johnson

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Every year Coach Cal has the task of coaching some of the best players in the nation. This year is no different. Cal has a mix of young and old players whose eyes are set on…

"I still want to be something greater."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - If there is any Wildcat getting major attention from national media, it's Benny Snell. He's been everywhere and his name is becoming more and more known across the nation. With all this attention, has Benny gotten…

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