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Notes from Kentucky’s season-opening victory over Howard

KENTUCKY MEN’S BASKETBALL POSTGAME NOTES RUPP ARENA AT CENTRAL BANK CENTER | LEXINGTON, KY. NOV. 7, 2022 ATTENDANCE: 18,750 Final Score: No....

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Short-handed Kentucky dismantles Howard in opener

Kentucky only had eight scholarship players available, but that didn’t stop the Wildcats from destroying Howard 95-63 to open the 2022-23 regular...

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Calipari indicates that Oscar Tshiebwe could miss first two games of regular season

John Calipari indicated after tonight’s exhibition win over Kentucky State that All-American Oscar Tshiebwe will likely miss Kentucky’s first two regular season...

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John Calipari and Kentucky State players, coach talk about exhibition game

Two Kentucky State players and head coach Jamaal Jackson met with the media following tonight’s loss at Kentucky. After the KSU representation,...

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Kentucky overwhelms Kentucky State in final exhibition game

Kentucky scored early and often on a Kentucky State team that was simply in over their heads at Rupp Arena tonight. The...

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Louisville basketball infractions case ends with less than a slap on the wrist

The lengthy, drawn out Louisville men’s basketball infractions case stemming from the FBI investigation in 2017 is finally over. The Cardinals received...

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Kansas suspends Bill Self for 4 games, implements other penalties in infractions case

On Wednesday, Kansas suspended head coach Bill Self and assistant Kurtis Townsend each for four games as punishment for their parts in...

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Raptors 905 Trades Playing Rights to Ashton Hagans to Rio Grande Valley

Raptors 905 traded the returning player rights to former Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday. Hagans...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Former Kentucky guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week on Monday. SGA averaged 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds...

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PJ Washington Drops 31 Points on Golden State Warriors

Former Kentucky forward PJ Washington is really developing into a good NBA player. Washington dropped 31 points and pulled down 7 rebounds...

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John Calipari Encourages Fans to Have Patience: “We’re not where we need to be right now”

John Calipari posted a video this morning encouraging fans to have patience with his team, particularly in November and December. “We’re not...

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Video: Jacob Toppin Reacts to News That Louisville Lost to Lenoir-Rhyne

Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin was informed after last night’s game that Louisville actually lost their exhibitino game to Lenoir-Rhyne. Toppin replied, “I...

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Postgame Press Conference After Kentucky Win Over Missouri Western State

Missouri Western head coach Will Martin gave incredible praise for John Calipari and the Kentucky program following last night’s exhibition game. Martin’s...

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Kentucky Puts Away Missouri Western in Slow-Paced Exhibition Game

Kentucky put away Missouri Western 56-38 in a slow-paced, Sunday night exhibition game earlier tonight at Rupp Arena. CJ Fredrick led the...

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Louisville Loses Basketball Game to Lenoir-Rhyne University

The Louisville Cardinals just lost an exhibition game 57-47 to NCAA Division II program Lenoir-Rhyne University. The Cards lost by double figures...

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Missouri Western Coach Will Martin Talks About Kentucky Homecoming

Missouri Western head coach Will Martin got his start in college basketball as a bench manager for the Kentucky Wildcats. Martin credits...

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Tennessee Basketball Team Trolls Kentucky Fans at Football Game

The Tennessee basketball team trolled Kentucky fans during the first half of tonight’s football game in Knoxville. The basketball Volunteers walked over...

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Houston Beats Duke in ‘Secret’ Basketball Scrimmage

The Houston Cougars reportedly beat Duke 61-50 in a “secret” men’s basketball scrimmage this afternoon. The scrimmage consisted of a 20-minute first...