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

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The contradiction that has defined Mitch Barnhart’s UK tenure Mitch Barnhart is one of the most accomplished administrators in college sports. So why are so many Kentucky fans celebrating his departure?

My column: The contradiction that has defined Mitch Barnhart's UK tenure www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

07.03.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What has to happen for a UK run in March Madness? The Cats have varying opinions After Kentucky’s 84-77 loss to Florida, the Wildcats’ chance to write a happy ending to a challenging season is down to March Madness.

My column: What has to happen for a UK postseason run? The Cats themselves have varying opinions www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

08.03.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 84-77 Senior Day loss to Florida The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ defeat vs. Todd Golden and the Gators.

1. Cats dig themselves another early hole 2. Saying goodbye to 4 seniors 3. Oweh on the all-time UK scoring list 4. Cats vs AP Top 25 in the Pope era 5. Records of UK coaches on Senior Day at Rupp Arena www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

08.03.2026 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 84-77 Senior Day loss to Florida The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ defeat vs. Todd Golden and the Gators.

1. Cats dig themselves another early hole 2. Saying goodbye to 4 seniors 3. Oweh on the all-time UK scoring list 4. Cats vs AP Top 25 in the Pope era 5. Records of UK coaches on Senior Day at Rupp Arena www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

08.03.2026 04:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What has to happen for a UK run in March Madness? The Cats have varying opinions After Kentucky’s 84-77 loss to Florida, the Wildcats’ chance to write a happy ending to a challenging season is down to March Madness.

My column: What has to happen for a UK postseason run? The Cats themselves have varying opinions www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

08.03.2026 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Final: No. 5 Florida 84, Kentucky 77

07.03.2026 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

John Pelphrey is 'the Y'

07.03.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Halftime: No. 5 Florida 49, Kentucky 32

07.03.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TV TO (2:53): No. 5 Florida 41, Kentucky 25.

Gators on a 21-6 run. Otega Oweh has 14 of UK's 25 points.

07.03.2026 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Florida started the game with an 11-0 run. Gators are now on a 13-0 run to take a 33-19 lead & force Kentucky's Mark Pope to take a second timeout w/ left first half

07.03.2026 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TV TO (7:39): No. 5 Florida 24, Kentucky 19.

Stars playing like stars: Thomas Haugh leads Florida with 9 points, Otega Owe has 11 to pace UK

07.03.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TV TO (11:43): No. 5 Florida 16, Kentucky 9.

Gators are so balanced. Four of five starters have 3 points, the other has 4.

07.03.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

TV TO (15:23): No. 5 Florida 11, Kentucky 2.

Gators 4-6 FGs, 2-2 treys, 1-2 FTs

Cats 1-8, 0-3, 0-0

07.03.2026 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Florida opens the game with an 11-0 run & forces Kentucky's Mark Pope to call a timeout w/ 17:24 left in first half.

07.03.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They just showed a woman on the Rupp Arena video boards wearing a T-shirt that says "Doug Shows is the new Laettner"

07.03.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Rupp Arena for Kentucky’s Senior Day showdown with No. 5 Florida. Your hopes and fears for the Wildcats today?

07.03.2026 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The contradiction that has defined Mitch Barnhart’s UK tenure Mitch Barnhart is one of the most accomplished administrators in college sports. So why are so many Kentucky fans celebrating his departure?

My column: The contradiction that has defined Mitch Barnhart's UK tenure www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

07.03.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Kentucky matches up vs. No. 5 Florida β€” with a game prediction How Mark Pope’s Wildcats & Todd Golden’s Gators match up at each position for Saturday’s men’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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where to watch the UK women’s basketball game vs. S.Carolina in SEC tourney QFs Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Friday’s women’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 πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ is how to connect to the SEC Women’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 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where to watch, how to follow the UK men’s basketball game vs. No. 5 Florida Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Kentucky’s Senior Day basketball game between Mark Pope’s Cats & Todd Golden’s Gators at Rupp Arena.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ is how to connect with Kentucky men’s basketball’s Senior Day game with No. 5 Florida www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where to watch, how to follow the UK men’s basketball game vs. No. 5 Florida Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Kentucky’s Senior Day basketball game between Mark Pope’s Cats & Todd Golden’s Gators at Rupp Arena.

Whether you prefer Internet streaming, cable TV, radio or satellite radio, this πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ is how to connect with Kentucky men’s basketball’s Senior Day game with No. 5 Florida www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“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 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Where to watch the UK women’s basketball game in the SEC tourney vs. Georgia Where fans can watch, listen to & follow Thursday’s women’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 πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ is how to connect with No. 17 Kentucky’s game vs. No. 22 Georgia in the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament second round www.kentucky.com/sports/spt-c...

05.03.2026 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For UK basketball, another terrible Tuesday raises late-season questions Good feelings about Kentucky after Saturday’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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 96-85 loss at Texas A&M The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Five things you need to know from Kentucky’s 96-85 loss at Texas A&M The key talking points after Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ 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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For UK basketball, another terrible Tuesday raises late-season questions Good feelings about Kentucky after Saturday’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 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Final: Texas A&M 96, Kentucky 85

04.03.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Halftime: Texas A&M 45, Kentucky 33.

Aggies end first half on 27-3 run

04.03.2026 00:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0