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Reed Sheppard enjoyed an offensive explosion in Kentucky’s 101-67 victory over Stonehill. He talks about his big night in Rupp Arena.

Adou Thiero came up big against Kansas’ taller, more experienced frontcourt Tuesday. And he showed he belongs on the court this season.

Kentucky led by as many 14 points in the second half, but Hunter Dickinson and No. 1 Kansas stormed back for the win.

What John Calipari and Kentucky’s young players took away from a near upset of No. 1 Kansas at the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.

John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats will meet Bill Self’s Kansas Jayhawks at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Champions Classic.

Two blue bloods face off on Tuesday in Kansas vs Kentucky. What are the keys and storylines to this Champions Classic matchup?

Here’s everything John Calipari said after UK moved to 2-0 on the young season with a Friday night win over Texas A&M-Commerce.

DURHAM, N.C. — Keshad Johnson hit a tough whistle-drawing layup for a three-point play with 46.8 seconds left that pushed No. 12 Arizona to a late lead on the way

Rob Dillingham scored 17 points, D.J. Wagner had 13 and No. 16 Kentucky shot 59% in the second half to rout New Mexico State 86-46 on Monday night in the season opener for both teams. Wagner and Justin Edwards (12 points) set the tone, and Kentucky native Reed Sheppard finished with 12 points. Dillingham heated up late and went 6 of 11 from the field, including 2 of 6 from long range.

John Calipari and his young freshmen talk about what will make this Kentucky basketball team go during the 2023-24 season.