At it’s first practice, John Calipari saw the potential for Kentucky to terrorize opponents with its rare cross of size and athleticism.
Communication keys defense in Kentucky win over Boise State
James Young scores 21 to lead Kentucky Wildcats past Boise State
James Young scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half and the Kentucky Wildcats used solid defense to hand Boise State its first loss, 70-55.
Rebounding, free throws ice Kentucky Wildcats in loss to Baylor in Big D
Kenny Chery scored 18 points, including six in the go-ahead run, and No. 20 Baylor defeated No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats 67-62 on Friday night.
Jarrod Polson named nominee for NABC Good Works Team
Jarrod Polson has been named a nominee for the second-annual National Association of Basketball Coaches AllState Good Works Team.
Willie Cauley-Stein’s defense steadies Cats in EMU win
Willie Cauley-Stein had 15 points, eight rebounds and seven blocks in an 81-63 UK win on Wednesday.
Kentucky downs Eastern Michigan, earns 500th Rupp Arena win
Aaron Harrison scored 22 points, Willie Cauley-Stein added 15, and third-ranked Kentucky earned its 500th Rupp Arena win by beating Eastern Michigan 81-63.
Kentucky survives scare, uses 24-7 run to defeat Cleveland State
Andrew Harrison’s three-point play broke a 57-all tie helping No. 3 Kentucky escape stubborn Cleveland State 68-61 on Monday night.
James Young fixes shooting stroke, joins Cal’s 25-point club in win over UT Arlington
James Young became the third Kentucky player to reach the 25-point mark this season.
Kentucky rolls to 105-76 win over Texas Arlington
James Young scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, that helped No. 4 Kentucky put away UT Arlington 105-76 on Tuesday night.
Dominique Hawkins sparks defense in blowout win over Robert Morris
Dominique Hawkins spearheaded the UK defense for all of his 18 minutes, often in a press that Calipari turned to extensively for the first time.