Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Another fun night in Rupp Arena. The Kentucky Wildcats thrashed the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks in their final exhibition game, as the regular season will now officially get underway. The final score was 98-67. The Cats got off to a slow start, which seemed like an afterthought following their first blowout … [Read more...] about Kentucky races past Minnesota State: 3 things to know and postgame cheers
Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Wildcats’ impressive win over Minnesota State
Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue Jaxson Robinson put on a shooting clinic, and the Cats cruised to a 98-67 victory. The Kentucky Wildcats took the floor Tuesday night for their second and final exhibition game before regular-season play begins next week. Defending D-II national champion Minnesota State presented a much tougher challenge than Kentucky Wesleyan. After a … [Read more...] about Highlights, MVP, and Twitter reactions to Wildcats’ impressive win over Minnesota State
Amari Williams suffers injury vs. Minnesota State; Mark Pope has encouraging update
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images The X-rays came back clean for Williams. Update: Following Kentucky’s 98-67 win over Minnesota State, head coach Mark Pope gave an encouraging update on Amari Williams. “I think he’s fine. X-rays came back solid, but we’ll get some more imaging tomorrow. We’re hopeful he’ll be back soon,” said Pope. Coach Mark Pope gives an update on Amari … [Read more...] about Amari Williams suffers injury vs. Minnesota State; Mark Pope has encouraging update
Kerr Kriisa makes UK debut; excited to begin regular-season play
Jordan Prather-Imagn Images The talented guard got his first exhibition minutes after battling an injury. The Kentucky Wildcats returned to Rupp Arena Tuesday evening for their second exhibition game of the preseason, welcoming Minnesota State to Lexington. After a slow start, the Cats raced by the Mavericks with impressive games from Jaxson Robinson, Brandon Garrison, … [Read more...] about Kerr Kriisa makes UK debut; excited to begin regular-season play
Mark Pope has some postgame fun with the Cats while showing off Book 1 shoes
Dylan Ballard - A Sea Of Blue The shoes are a special edition from Devin Booker that features the 1995-96 Kentucky Basketball team. Ever since Mark Pope was hired to become the next head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats and replace John Calipari, the former Cat has brought so much pride and joy to the program since taking over. This hasn’t changed going into the season. … [Read more...] about Mark Pope has some postgame fun with the Cats while showing off Book 1 shoes