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Western Hills ends up with Duke basketball practice gear

Western Hills High School somehow ended up with Duke basketball practice gear this week. Head coach Geoff Cody claims it was a...

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Around Kentucky: University of Pikeville postpones next three games

The University of Pikeville has postponed upcoming men’s basketball games against Georgetown College, Campbellsville University and Asbury University. The press release doesn’t...

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Matthew Mitchell retires from coaching, Kyra Elzy takes over as interim coach

Matthew Mitchell announced Thursday that he is resigning from Kentucky and has retired from coaching. Associate head coach Kyra Elzy will take...

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Ivy League cancels winter sports, including basketball

The Ivy League decided Thursday to cancel all winter sports, including men’s and women’s basketball, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is...

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SLAM: Is Kentucky’s Immanuel Quickley the steal of the 2020 NBA Draft?

SLAM wonders if former Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley is the steal of the 2020 NBA Draft. Check out their feature video on...

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Wichita State, head coach Gregg Marshall expected to part ways soon

Wichita State and head coach Gregg Marshall are expected to part way by the end of this week, according to Jeff Goodman....

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John Calipari gives first look at new Rupp Arena floor

John Calipari gave fans a sneak peek at the new Rupp Arena floor on social media this afternoon. Here’s a look: The...

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Tom Izzo tests positive for COVID-19

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today. Here is a statement from MSU: Michigan State Athletics announced...

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Jack ‘Goose’ Givens joins UK Sports Network, will replace Rex Chapman on official pregame show

Hall of Famer Jack “Goose” Givens has joined the UK Sports Network. Givens will replace Rex Chapman on UK’s official pregame show....

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Kentucky unveils 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule

Kentucky has just released its 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule. Here’s a look at the full schedule, including Southeastern Conference games, and a...

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UK releases Rupp Arena capacity, ticket information for men’s basketball games

The University of Kentucky has unveiled arena capacity and ticket options for the upcoming men’s basketball season. Rupp Arena will be limited...

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Report: Kentucky and Kansas will play in Indianapolis as part of Champions Classic

According to Jon Rothstein, Kentucky and Kansas will be playing in Indianpolis this season as part of the Champions Classic. The game...

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Dick Vitale names Olivier Sarr preseason First Team All-American

Dick Vitale has made his preseason All-America picks and he placed Kentucky’s Olivier Sarr on the First Team. Check out his preseason...

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Kentucky enters 2020-21 season at No. 11 in KenPom rankings

Kentucky will enter the 2020-21 season at No. 21 in the Ken Pomeroy computerized rankings. Here’s a look at the top 30:...

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Louisville to host 18 games in Wade Houston Tipoff Classic

Louisville has announced a 9-team MTE (multi-team event) to tip off the 2020-21 men’s basketball season. The Cardinals will host 18 games...

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Kentucky completes 2020-21 men’s basketball roster with freshman point guard Kareem Watkins

Kentucky has completed the 2020-21 men’s basketball roster with freshman walk-on Kareem Watkins. Watkins replaces freshman walk-on Isaac DeGregorio, who left the...