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Kentucky.com Sports Columnist. Story ideas: mstory@herald-leader.com. Always remember: Savor the popcorn

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At Memorial Coliseum for Mitch Barnhart farewell event & news conference. On display are the 6 NCAA championship trophies UK has won under Barnhart

06.03.2026 18:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Kentucky matches up vs. No. 5 Florida โ€” with a game prediction How Mark Popeโ€™s Wildcats & Todd Goldenโ€™s Gators match up at each position for Saturdayโ€™s menโ€™s basketball Senior Day game at Rupp Arena.

How Kentucky & No. 5 Florida match up at each position - with my game prediction www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

06.03.2026 11:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where to watch the UK womenโ€™s basketball game vs. S.Carolina in SEC tourney QFs Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Fridayโ€™s womenโ€™s hoops contest between the No. 9 seed Wildcats & the No. 1 seed Gamecocks.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable television, radio or satellite radio, this ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ is how to connect to the SEC Womenโ€™s Basketball Tournament quarterfinal between No. 9 seed Kentucky and No. 1 seed South Carolina www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 20:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where to watch, how to follow the UK menโ€™s basketball game vs. No. 5 Florida Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Kentuckyโ€™s Senior Day basketball game between Mark Popeโ€™s Cats & Todd Goldenโ€™s Gators at Rupp Arena.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ is how to connect with Kentucky menโ€™s basketballโ€™s Senior Day game with No. 5 Florida www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 19:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where to watch, how to follow the UK menโ€™s basketball game vs. No. 5 Florida Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Kentuckyโ€™s Senior Day basketball game between Mark Popeโ€™s Cats & Todd Goldenโ€™s Gators at Rupp Arena.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ is how to connect with Kentucky menโ€™s basketballโ€™s Senior Day game with No. 5 Florida www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 19:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Kentucky 76, Georgia 61.

No. 9 seed Cats will face No. 1 seed South Carolina Friday in the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament quarterfinals.

Clara Strack 33 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, 5-7 3-pointers.

Teonni Key 14 points, 12 rebounds;

Tonie Morgan 14 points, 7 assists.

05.03.2026 17:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Where to watch the UK womenโ€™s basketball game in the SEC tourney vs. Georgia Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Thursdayโ€™s womenโ€™s hoops contest between the No. 9 seed Wildcats & the No. 8 seed Bulldogs.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ is how to connect with No. 17 Kentuckyโ€™s game vs. No. 22 Georgia in the SEC Womenโ€™s Basketball Tournament second round www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 11:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For UK basketball, another terrible Tuesday raises late-season questions Good feelings about Kentucky after Saturdayโ€™s blowout of Vanderbilt are erased by a 27-3 Texas A&M run to end first half as UK falls 96-85.

My column: For Kentucky, another terrible Tuesday raises a troubling late-season question about the Cats www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

04.03.2026 06:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentuckyโ€™s 96-85 loss at Texas A&M The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcatsโ€™ defeat vs. Bucky McMillan and the Aggies.

1. Cats buried by an Aggies avalanche 2. Kentucky fails another ball-security test. 3. But you can't blame Denzel Aberdeen 4. UK-A&M series has tipped toward the Aggies 5. Oweh moves up UK scoring lists www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

04.03.2026 06:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentuckyโ€™s 96-85 loss at Texas A&M The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcatsโ€™ defeat vs. Bucky McMillan and the Aggies.

1. Cats buried by an Aggies avalanche 2. Kentucky fails another ball-security test. 3. But you can't blame Denzel Aberdeen 4. UK-A&M series has tipped toward the Aggies 5. Oweh moves up UK scoring lists www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

04.03.2026 06:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For UK basketball, another terrible Tuesday raises late-season questions Good feelings about Kentucky after Saturdayโ€™s blowout of Vanderbilt are erased by a 27-3 Texas A&M run to end first half as UK falls 96-85.

My column: For Kentucky, another terrible Tuesday raises a troubling late-season question about the Cats www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

04.03.2026 06:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Final: Texas A&M 96, Kentucky 85

04.03.2026 02:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Halftime: Texas A&M 45, Kentucky 33.

Aggies end first half on 27-3 run

04.03.2026 00:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

UK has missed 9 of its last 10 field-goal tries

04.03.2026 00:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Texas A&M uncorks a 13-0 run to erase a 12-point Kentucky lead & take a 31-30 edge with 4:19 left 1st half.

Mark Pope calls timeout w/ UK already having turned the ball over seven times vs. Aggies pressure defense

04.03.2026 00:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TV TO (6:52): Kentucky 30, Texas A&M 21.

Otega Oweh 6 points, four rebounds, four assists & a steal for UK

04.03.2026 00:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TV TO (10:44): Kentucky 22, Texas A&M 16.

Cats are a scalding hot 8-11 on FGs, but have turned the ball over 4 times, leading to 5 Aggies points.

04.03.2026 00:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TV TO (15:54): Kentucky 11, Texas A&M 11

Denzel Aberdeen just picked up 2nd foul.

04.03.2026 00:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Greetings from Reed Arena where Kentucky will soon take on Texas A&M in menโ€™s basketball.[Your hopes and fears for the Wildcats tonight?

03.03.2026 22:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Next UK AD needs to see new college sports landscape as opportunity, not problem Mitch Barnhartโ€™s replacement as Kentucky athletic director needs to be someone with a vision for success in an era of player empowerment.

My column: What should the University of Kentucky look for in a new AD? It should start with boldness www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

03.03.2026 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Where to watch the UK womenโ€™s basketball game in the SEC tourney vs. Arkansas Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Wednesdayโ€™s womenโ€™s hoops contest between the No. 9 seed Wildcats & the No. 16 seed Razorbacks.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ is how to connect with No. 17 Kentuckyโ€™s womenโ€™s basketball game vs. Arkansas in the SEC Tournament opening round amp.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

03.03.2026 14:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The big question those in favor of NCAA tourney expansion cannot answer When one looks at the bubble for the 2026 menโ€™s NCAA basketball tournament, the folly of expanding the size of the tourney field is clear.

My column: The question for which supporters of NCAA Tournament expansion have no answer www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

03.03.2026 14:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UK basketballโ€™s โ€˜3-Headed GOATโ€™ gives Cats chance to be a March Madness surprise They say veteran guards win in March. As No. 25 Vanderbilt found out Saturday, Kentuckyโ€™s experienced backcourt is playing at a high level.

My column: UK basketballโ€™s โ€œ3-Headed GOATโ€ at least gives the Cats a chance to be a March Madness surprise www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

01.03.2026 01:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentuckyโ€™s impressive 91-77 win vs. Vanderbilt The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcatsโ€™ victory vs. Mark Byington and the No. 25 Commodores.

1. UK's "turnover turnaround." 2. Collin Chandler lights up Rupp. 3. Another AP Top 25 win for UK 4. Oweh on UK all-time scoring list 5. Where Mark Pope ranks among post-Rupp UK coaches after 65 games www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

28.02.2026 22:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Final: Kentucky 91, No. 25 Vanderbilt 77

28.02.2026 21:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Kentucky has made it last 7 FGAs and leads No. 25 Vanderbilt 86-67 w/ 4:48 left in the game.

Along with the UK win at Arkansas, this is the best the Cats have looked in 2025-26.

28.02.2026 20:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TV TO (11:50): Kentucky 64, No. 25 Vanderbilt 46.

UK starting guards have scored 42 of the Cats' 64 - Chandler 19, Aberdeen 13, Oweh 10.

28.02.2026 20:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Halftime: Kentucky 46, No. 25 Vanderbilt 31

28.02.2026 19:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TV TO (3:20): Kentucky 42, No. 22 Vanderbilt 22.

Cats are putting on a clinic in efficiency.

Kentucky has 11 assists on 16 made field goals and has only turned the ball over twice.

28.02.2026 19:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TV TO (7:22): Kentucky 34, No. 25 Vanderbilt 18.

UK is leading points off turnovers 10-0.

Cats got crushed 28-8 on points off turnovers in Nashville last month.

28.02.2026 19:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0