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Walter’s Wildcat Dispatch — September 23, 2026
Kentucky icon Reed Sheppard declares for 2024 NBA Draft
Reed Sheppard joined Justin Edwards, Ugonna Onyenso and Rob Dillingham in declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday.
Kentucky Falls to Oakland in NCAA First Round
The No. 14 seed Oakland Golden Grizzlies used a memorable 3-point shooting performance by Jack Gohlke to stun No. 3 seed Kentucky, 80-76.
Reed Sheppard Named USBWA Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Year
Reed Sheppard was tabbed the United States Basketball Writers Association Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Year on Monday.
Kentucky Falls to Texas A&M in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals
Rob Dillingham scored 27 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, but Kentucky lost to Texas A&M 97-87 on Friday in the SEC Tournament.
Reeves moves past Jeff Sheppard on all-time UK scoring list plus Boxscore and Other Game Notes
In the win over Tennessee, Antonio Reeves moved past Jeff Sheppard to No. 49 on the all-time Kentucky scoring list.
Reeves, Sheppard lead No. 15 Kentucky over No. 4 Tennessee 85-81
No. 15 Kentucky closed the regular season with a thrilling 85-81 win over No. 4 Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Reed Sheppard dishes 11 assists plus Boxscore and Other Vanderbilt Game Notes
Reed Sheppard had eight points and tied his career high for assists with 11 in Kentucky’s win over Vanderbilt in Rupp Arena last night.
Dillingham Steals the Show in Senior Night Kentucky Win Over Vanderbilt
Rob Dillingham scored 23 points and Kentucky rode 56% second-half shooting to pull away from Vanderbilt 93-77 for its fourth straight victory.
Seven Wildcats scored in double figures plus Boxscore and Other Arkansas Game Notes
Kentucky had seven Wildcats score in double figures against Arkansas (first time since Feb. 19, 2005 in a home win over Mississippi State).