Nation of Blue
Basketball
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1.6KFormer Kentucky forward Kyle Wiltjer to continue career in Italy
Former Kentucky and Gonzaga power forward Kyle Wiltjer will continue his professional career in Italy. Wiltjer recently signed with Umana Reyer Venezia...
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2.3KKentucky announces two exhibition games against in-state opponents
The Kentucky men’s basketball team will play two exhibition games in Rupp Arena against in-state opponents. The Wildcats will host Georgetown College...
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1.6KJodie Meeks returning for second season on staff with Birmingham Squadron
Former Kentucky star Jodie Meeks is returning for his second season as an assistant coach with the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA...
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1.6KTen former Kentucky Wildcats to be inducted into Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame
Ten former University of Kentucky athletes are set to be inducted into the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame (LAASHOF). Those with...
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1.6KWillie Cauley-Stein compares playing in Europe to NBA, explains how golf helped lead him to Italy
Willie Cauley-Stein gave his take on playing in Europe to playing the NBA during a press conference in Italy last week. Cauley-Stein,...
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1.9KESPN says 1996 Kentucky had one of college basketball’s ‘Most Dominant Tournament Runs’
According to ESPN, the 1996 Kentucky national championship team had one of college basketball’s all-time most dominant NCAA Tournament runs. John Gasaway...
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4.5KSomto Cyril demonstrates mind-blowing leaping ability at Overtime Elite Combine
Future Kentucky big man showed off his incredible athleticism during the Overtime Elite Combine this afternoon. At 6-foot-10, 250 pounds, Cyril posted...
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2.8KTennessee announces contract extension for Rick Barnes
Tennessee has given men’s basketball head coach Rick Barnes a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. Barnes, who has 779 wins during...
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1.3KDeAndre Liggins signs with Al Ahli Jeddah for another season
Former Kentucky guard DeAndre Liggins has re-signed with Al Ahli Jeddah in Saudi Arabia’s SBL league for another season. Liggins helped lead...
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2.0KJohn Calipari to Receive Race Amity Medal of Honor
Kentucky head coach John Calipari will receive the Race Amity Medal of Honor from the National Center for Race Amity at a...
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3.5KKentucky men’s basketball program announces four additions to staff
The Kentucky men’s basketball program has announced four additions to the program’s support staff for the upcoming season. The program has added...
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2.1KJarred Vanderbilt locks down $48 million contract extension with Lakers
Former Kentucky forward Jarred Vanderbilt has locked down a 4-year, $48 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Vanderbilt came to...
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2.0KKentucky announces date, ticket information for Big Blue Madness
The University of Kentucky has announced the date, time and ticket information for Big Blue Madness. The event, which is used to...
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2.0KRecruiting insider “not banking” on Zvonimir Ivisic playing at Kentucky
Recruiting insider Travis Branham of 247Sports doesn’t sound confident in Zvonimir Ivisic playing college basketball at Kentucky. On a recent edition of...
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2.0KTom Leach, Brigid DeVries and Others Inducted to Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
The 46th Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame class was inducted on Tuesday night in Louisville. The class was highlighted by longtime University...
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1.2KNerlens Noel and Neemias Queta waived by Sacramento Kings
Neemisa Queta and former Kentucky center Nerlens Noel were waived by the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Noel has averaged 7.1 points, 6.1...
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1.5KJosh Harrellson lands deal with Saga Ballooners in top Japanese league
Former Kentucky big man Josh Harrellson has signed with the Saga Ballooners in Japan’s top-level B1 League. Harrellson spent last season in...
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1.0KKevin Knox signing one-year deal to return to Portland Trail Blazers
Former Kentucky forward Kevin Knox is reportedly signing a one-year deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. Knox averaged 8.9 points...
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1.6KFormer UK basketball staffer TJ Beisner takes job at North Carolina
Former Kentucky men’s basketball staffer TJ Beisner is taking a similar job at North Carolina. Beisner oversaw Kentucky’s NIL department under John...
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1.6KLeBron James, Anthony Davis, other NBA stars want to join Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics
According to a report from The Athletic, help is on the way for Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics. LeBron James...