Kentucky lawmaker Nick Wilson, a Republican representing Kentucky District 82, has introduced an act to amend KRS 156.070. The amendment would allow high school athletes to be ruled immediately eligible after their first transfer. The proposed amendment reads as follows: “A student who is enrolled in grades nine (9) through twelve (12), participates in a varsity contest in any … [Read more...] about Bill introduced to allow high school athletes in Kentucky one transfer with immediate eligibility
Georgia Amoore Named SEC Player of the Week, Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week
The awards continue to roll in for Kentucky star Georgia Amoore following her 43-point explosion at Oklahoma last week. On Tuesday, Amoore was named one of five Ann Meyers Drysdale National Players of the Week and the Southeastern Conference Player of the Week. Earlier in the week, Amoore was named a Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Finalist, Jersey Mike’s Naismith … [Read more...] about Georgia Amoore Named SEC Player of the Week, Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Week
Kentucky comes up short at Ole Miss as complicated stretch continues
Kentucky came up short 98-84 tonight at Ole Miss after falling behind by as many as 27 points in the second half. The Wildcats (15-7, 4-5 SEC) fought back to cut the lead down to 11 at 78-67 with 7:43 to play. Unfortunately, Jaylen Murray nailed a dagger three-pointer for the Rebels to end any serious threat of a comeback. Kentucky has suddenly dropped four of the last five … [Read more...] about Kentucky comes up short at Ole Miss as complicated stretch continues
Kentucky fan calls Rupp Arena during game, asks to speak to someone on the court
A Kentucky fan apparently called Rupp Arena during the Arkansas game and asked to speak to someone on the court. The fan reached Rupp Arena security and eventually asked, “can you get me one of the refs?” Of course, security denied his request and he wasn’t able to get to anyone on the court. “I’m from Kentucky, this is how we act,” the man explained before the call was … [Read more...] about Kentucky fan calls Rupp Arena during game, asks to speak to someone on the court
Georgia Amoore leads Kentucky to SEC road win at No. 13 Oklahoma
Georgia Amoore tied a school record with 43 points to lead No. 12 Kentucky to a convincing 95-86 win over NO. 13 Oklahoma Sunday evening. Amoore was 15-for-22 from the field and 7-for-12 from the three-point line on the way to her career night. She also dished out 8 assists. Clara Strack added 19 points and 6 rebounds for the Wildcats (19-2, 8-1 SEC). Dazia Lawrence chipped … [Read more...] about Georgia Amoore leads Kentucky to SEC road win at No. 13 Oklahoma