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Kentucky Basketball practice notes from Cameron Mills
It’s a different time in the Kentucky Basketball practice facilities. New coach equals new philosophy and that means the summer is used for integrating Coach Mark Pope’s style with his very first squad at the University of Kentucky. Cameron Mills has attended a couple of practices, including Friday’s...
Javeon Campbell Picking UK Could Start a Big Week for Cats
A year ago Javeon Campbell still had not played his first high school football game. Today he’ll make his college choice at 11:30 a.m. on 247Sports’ YouTube Channel. The 6-5, 265-pound Campbell had a sensational season for Western Hills in 2023 as a junior and had 14 1/2 sacks to sky rocket up the national rankings. He’s now the top-rated high school player in Kentucky and the 109th ranked overall player in the 2025 recruiting class by 247Sports. He is also rated as the nation’s 15th best defensive lineman.
Wildcats Set for Date with Gonzaga in Seattle in 2024
The third installment of a six-year series between Kentucky and Gonzaga will take place on Dec. 7, 2024, in Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. A game time and television network will be announced at a later date. Tickets for this year’s matchup go on sale to the public on June...
Nate Sestina glad to have another chance to play in Rupp Arena
Nate Sestina is glad he’ll get a chance to play again in Rupp Arena with La Familia, Kentucky’s alumni team that will play The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in hopes of taking the $1 million prize that goes to the winning team. Sestina was on Kentucky’s 2019-20 that lost...
UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedule
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has his first roster intact and is busy finalizing a schedule for next season and beyond. Pope said earlier this week that he’s “really close” to completing his first schedule at Kentucky. “I think we’re just waiting on some contracts,” he said. “Scheduling is complicated. It is like, it never ceases […] The post UK Notebook: Cats ‘really close’ to finalizing schedule appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
Kentucky featured on SEC Network “Takeover Day” on Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) – Twenty-four hours of programming will be dedicated to Kentucky Athletics as several UK sports will be featured on the SEC Network “Takeover Day” on Tue., July 2. There will be replays of games/matches from the 2023-24 school year that include Kentucky women’s basketball,...
Abby Jackson hired as KHSAA Assistant Commissioner
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced the newest addition to its staff on June 24 with the hiring of Assistant Commissioner Abby Jackson. “Abby brings a wealth of experience in coaching, student services, and athletics administration to the staff as we head into this next phase of championship expansion and continued service to our member schools and students who are enrolled in them,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We were presented with a deep pool of outstanding applicants who did a fantastic job during the interview process, and the existing senior leadership team gleaned a lot from those extended sessions. In the end, Abby certainly impressed our leadership team in her interview sessions and seems an ideal fit for our staff.”
Lexington Honors Hometown Hero McPeek
Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Kenny McPeek was celebrated July 2 in Lexington for his many achievements in the Thoroughbred industry. Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed it "Kenny McPeek Day" in the city. McPeek, a Lexington native, this year became the first trainer since 1952 to win both the Kentucky Derby (G1)...
Tuesday Headlines: Huge Week for Kentucky Football Recruiting
Kentucky football is preparing for a wave of announcements from their high school Class of 2025 recruiting targets. Before the action gets underway, let’s take a look at who could pledge to play for head coach Mark Stoops. Dawayne Galloway, Javeon Campbell and Kalen Edwards are some of the...
Kentucky reaches out to 4-star Illinois decommit
Kentucky still has one scholarship remaining for 2024 and are still in the market to use it. On Monday, the Wildcats reached out to Phoenix (Ariz.) AZ Compass Prep 4-star combo guard and former Illinois commit Jeremiah Fears. "Just got a call from the Kentucky Wildcats," Fears wrote on social...
Deone Walker named Preseason Walter Camp All-American
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Kentucky junior defensive tackle Deone Walker continues to pile up the preseason accolades as he was named a Preseason Second Team All-American by Walter Camp, it was announced Monday. Walter Camp is the nation’s oldest college football All-America team dating back to 1889. In his...
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