Funeral arrangements set for UK great Frank Ramsey
Visitation is set for Thursday in Madisonville for Kentucky basketball legend Frank Ramsey, who passed away over the weekend.
Big Blue Bahamas TV info
LEXINGTON, Ky. – It won’t be able to replace the paradise that’s just outside the arena, but for Kentucky men’s basketball fans who are unable to make it to the Bahamas in August for UK’s foreign exhibition tour, they’re still…
De'Aaron Fox gelling with new teammates
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - De'Aaron Fox only played in one game this summer, but he made the most it. He scored 23 points in his lone appearance as the Sacramento Kings hosted several NBA Summer League games. This year he…
Adebayo makes NBA Summer League debut
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The Miami Heat tipped off their NBA Summer League play on Monday. Former Cat Bam Adebayo scored 14 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in his first action. Adebayo also showed off some ball-handling skills as well…
"I feel like our chemistry has grown."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - The NBA Summer League is well underway and some former Cats are returning to action. Over in Sacramento, the Kings and former UK point guard De'Aaron Fox tipped off their summer league Monday night. Fox finished…
Kick Off Football Season at the Solid Blue Tailgate
Football season is almost here! You've been waiting all year for football. Don't miss the ABC 36 Solid Blue Tailgate Party at the Oleika Temple on Southland Drive. Our Solid Blue team is kicking off the football season with a FREE…
Cousins headed to Golden State
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - NBA Free Agency only started on July 1, but it has already been a crazy couple of days. For some former Cats, they now have new homes. Unless stated otherwise, the following news was all reported…
"It's a different exciting."
LEXINGTON, KY (WTVQ) - Former Cat and West Jess Colt Jarrod Polson had the opportunity to play for the Cats. He played on that 2012 national title team and played for another title in 2014. What's he up to now?…
"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…
"I feel like I can be a very versatile guy."
LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) - Jarred Vanderbilt has made his way to his new home with the Denver Nuggets. While at UK, Solid Blue fans didn't get to see Vanderbilt in action much, but when they did he brought energy and…
"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…