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"It's a combination of everything."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The football Cats are focusing on making explosive plays this spring. There were lots of dropped balls again in 2017. That often kept the Cats from making the big play. There's another change at the receiver…

Playing their best

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It's almost time for the Sweet 16 Solid Blue fans. Kentucky is in Atlanta ahead of Thursday night's tilt with Kansas State set for a 9:40 tip time on CBS. Anything can happen in March, especially…

Home sweet home

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - After a long trip to Boise, Idaho to play its opening NCAA Tournament site games, Kentucky is back close to home for the Sweet 16. Bryan Kennedy is in Atlanta and caught up with the Cats…

Holding us back

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Coach Cal has joked through the years he holds his guys back. Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins have shown their shooting prowess in the NBA; that wasn't so at UK. Guys seem to shine at the…

"We got a long way to go."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The football Cats were back at it Tuesday, shaking off the rust from spring break. Overall, things looked good. It was the offense on display.  Media members able to speak with that side of the ball…

Cause for concern?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Kentucky beat Davidson despite not hitting a three-pointer in the 78-73 win Thursday night.  0-6 was UK from three. Then the Cats bounced back in the 95-75 beatdown of Buffalo hitting 7-of-15 from range. At times,…

"We're gettin' closer."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The South Region was thought to be the bracket of death just a week ago. Then UMBC knocked off Virginia; Cincinnati fell to Nevada and Arizona didn't even make it to the weekend. Kentucky is the…

Experience vs. Inexperienced Talent

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Since Coach Cal came to UK, it's always been the story everyone has talked about. How will his young team fare against more experienced teams? Buffalo was the more experienced team, but we know what happened…

"He's kinda holding himself back."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats seemingly look to be playing their best basketball, but as always, they could be better. When asked what his team could do better, Coach Cal pointed out one players he's eager to see break…

"They need each other."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats are finally putting it together when it matters most. Why is that finally happening? Coach Cal will tell you it's because they realized how to be good teammates. Check out the video for what…

Young Cats still learning

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - On the shoulders of big games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hamidou Diallo, the Cats beat Buffalo to move on to the Sweet 16. Despite it being this late in the season, Coach Cal says his guys…

Cats Race Past Buffalo into Sweet 16

BOISE, Idaho – The Sweet 16 is familiar ground for Kentucky. Even when you've made it there in seven of the last nine years and 26 times since 1975, it still lives up to its name: sweet. "It's great," Wenyen…

Sweet 16 Day 3 Recap

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - It was another wild day at Rupp for the Whitaker Bank/KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16. Scott County takes on Corbin, Covington Catholic faced off against Fern Creek, Warren Central takes on Pikeville and Oldham County shocks Campbell…

"You have to defend and rebound."

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Survive and advance. That's all that matters come March. The Cats squeaked by Davidson on Thursday, but they didn't exactly play flawlessly. Check out the video for what Cal needs his team to do to keep…

Davidson takes UK down to the wire

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Cats found out the hard way, teams won't lay down when it comes to NCAA Tournament games. Davidson took the Cats down to the wire, but UK pulled out a 78-73 victory in their first…

"I'll stay with the game we got."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - You gotta keep it simple in March. The cliche "one game at a time" really holds true. You're only guaranteed one more game in the NCAA Tournament. Five seed Kentucky tips off Thursday night at 7:10…

"We need you more than ever."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The Cats are in love with Boise, Idaho Solid Blue fans. Coach Cal says his players can't stop talking about the views and he can't stop talking about the great, local doughnut place. As for the…

"It 'bes' what it 'bes'."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The margin for error is slim. Think 2013 Solid Blue fans.  A thin roster and Nerlens Noel goes down.  It's hello NIT and a loss at Robert Morris. Think happier thoughts and 2014. That team, much…

"I don't expect anything different."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - The South Region is a bear Solid Blue fans. Coach Cal wasn't shy about saying it back on Selection Sunday. It's what he expected. Actually, he joked he expected a 12 seed in Dayton...unless there was…

"We had to win a game."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - We say it every year, every season. Kentucky has to hit its stride at just the right time.  A group of freshmen must come together to make a run in March. Every season, UK typically finds…

"People tend to doubt us."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - Everybody's gotta play basketball games. Cal's not worried about how hard the South Region bracket is or may be. It's March.  A month ago, UK was dead in the water with no chance to win the…

"It's what we build for."

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - It is what it is. Coach Cal says he likes his team. Yes, the Cats are the youngest team in the NCAA Tournament field. Yes, they'll be without Jarred Vanderbilt.  The freshman says he can go. …

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