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Past articles by Ryan:

Kentucky vs Providence in 1st NCAA Tournament game. Wildcats are No. 6 seed in East Region

No. 6-seed Kentucky will open the 2023 NCAA Tournament against Providence. Here’s everything you need to know about the Wildcats' March Madness path. → Read More

Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball: How to watch SEC Tournament game and follow live updates

John Calipari and his Kentucky Wildcats finally take the floor at the SEC Tournament Friday, facing Vandy, in the last quarterfinal game of the day. → Read More

Kentucky vs Arkansas basketball: How to watch, stream, follow live updates from SEC game

Kentucky ends its regular season Saturday at Arkansas. Can UK bounce from Wednesday's Senior Night loss to post a road win? → Read More

Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball: How to watch, stream, follow live updates from SEC game

Kentucky, which has won 17 of the past 18 games against Vanderbilt, goes for a season sweep Wednesday on senior night at Rupp Arena. → Read More

Kentucky basketball finally dominates vs likely NCAA Tournament team, beating Auburn by 32

John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats shots 56.1% from the field, including 61.5% from 3, in their 32-point win over Bruce Pearl's Auburn Tigers Saturday. → Read More

How Ray Davis' unique path to Kentucky football prepared him to fight for starting RB job

Between high school and his January arrival in Lexington, there were three stops for RB Ray Davis. Here's how his journey could help him thrive at UK. → Read More

Kentucky basketball sweeps shorthanded Florida Gators, adding to its NCAA Tournament resume

The Kentucky Wildcats beat the Florida Gators Wednesday, sweeping the series and earning their third straight win in the all-important Quad 1 games. → Read More

Kentucky Wildcats beat Florida Gators: Fans ejected for grabbing Cason Wallace in 2nd half

Three fans were ejected from the second half of Wednesday's game between the Kentucky Wildcats and Florida Gators. UK beat UF in SEC basketball game. → Read More

As history and future collide, Kentucky basketball secures another key win, sweeping Vols

Kentucky completed its sweep of Tennessee, both wins coming vs. top-10 UT teams – key victories as UK tries to get off of the NCAA Tournament bubble. → Read More

Kentucky vs Tennessee basketball game: How to watch, stream, get live updates of SEC game

Kentucky won its first meeting against Tennessee this season. Can the Wildcats complete the sweep with a victory at Rupp Arena on Saturday? → Read More

With NCAA Tournament hopes on line, Kentucky basketball secures key win at Mississippi State

In a matchup between NCAA Tournament bubble teams, the Kentucky Wildcats got a critical Quad 1 victory on Wednesday night at Mississippi State. → Read More

Kentucky vs Mississippi State basketball: How to watch, stream and listen to SEC game

John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcats have lost two games in a row. Can they bounce back on the road Wednesday night against Mississippi State? → Read More

Kentucky basketball drops another game. Georgia loss hurts Wildcats' shot at NCAA Tournament

Georgia,12th among the SEC’s 14 teams in the NET rankings entering Saturday, dealt a potentially fatal blow to UK's hopes for an NCAA Tournament berth → Read More

Kentucky vs Georgia basketball: How to watch, stream and follow live updates from SEC game

Kentucky had its six-game SEC win streak snapped in its last outing. Can it bounce back Saturday at Georgia? → Read More

Kentucky basketball breaks down Florida's defense in 2nd half for its 6th straight SEC win

The Kentucky Wildcats made 53.6% of their shots from the field in the second half to beat the Florida Gators and secure their sixth straight SEC win. → Read More

Kentucky vs Florida basketball game: How to watch, livestream and follow live updates

The Wildcats are seeking their fifth straight SEC win with the Florida Gators coming to town. → Read More

What is Kentucky basketball's projected NCAA Tournament seed? What experts are saying

Kentucky's win at Ole Miss on Tuesday did little to affect its bubble status as it tries to avoid missing the NCAA Tournament. → Read More

Antonio Reeves gives depleted Kentucky basketball much-needed boost in win vs Ole Miss

UK was without Cason Wallace. Sahvir Wheeler was banged up. So they needed someone to step up. And Reeves — 27 points, 6 of 7 from 3 — did just that. → Read More

Kentucky basketball vs Ole Miss: Sahvir Wheeler, in for injured Cason Wallace, exits

The freshman guard will miss Tuesday's SEC road game. Sahvir Wheeler is starting in his place. → Read More

Kentucky basketball isn't where it wants to be, but Wildcats continue to display growth

"We are not where we need to be," UK basketball coach John Calipari said, "but we are certainly not where we were." The Cats face the Rebels tonight. → Read More