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FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2020, file photo, Kentucky's Terrence Clarke brings the ball up during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in Indianapolis. Kentucky says freshman guard Clarke died following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19. The school announced Clarke’s death in a release Thursday night, April 22, 20221, but did not include any more details. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Kentucky's Clarke mourned by teammates, basketball world

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 23, 2021 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Kentucky's Terrence Clarke, center, drives between Richmond's Jacob Gilyard (0) and Andre Gustavson (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky says freshman guard Clarke died following a car accident in Los Angeles. He was 19. The school announced Clarke’s death in a release Thursday night, April 22, 20221, but did not include any more details. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Former Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke dies in LA car crash

Apr. 22, 2021 11:24 PM EDT

Kentucky 7-footer Olivier Sarr declares for NBA draft

Apr. 20, 2021 04:18 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky senior forward Olivier Sarr has declared for the NBA draft and will forego his remaining collegiate eligibility after one season...

Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3) shoots against Mississippi State's Quinten Post (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky's Boston decided to enter NBA draft

Mar. 20, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Mississippi State players and coaches celebrate after beating Kentucky in an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Kentucky NCAA hopes end after being bounced from SEC tourney

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 11, 2021 05:20 PM EST

South Carolina's Trae Hannibal, center, has his shot blocked by Kentucky's Davion Mintz (10) and Olivier Sarr, top left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Mintz, Boston have 6 3s each as Kentucky cruises 92-64

Mar. 06, 2021 02:14 PM EST

Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson, top, shoots near Florida's Anthony Duruji during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Florida edges Kentucky 71-67 for series split

Feb. 27, 2021 07:01 PM EST

Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) grabs a rebound from Vanderbilt guard Maxwell Evans (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mintz, Toppin help Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 82-78

Feb. 17, 2021 09:44 PM EST

Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr., left, shoots over Auburn's JT Thor (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Kentucky won 82-80. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky hangs on to snap four-game losing streak 82-80

Feb. 13, 2021 03:58 PM EST

Kentucky's Davion Mintz hits a three point shot over Arkansas' Moses Moody (5) late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Arkansas ends 8-game losing streak to Kentucky, 81-80

Feb. 10, 2021 10:41 AM EST

Kentucky's Davion Mintz, right, and Devin Askew, left, react after a foul called in the final minute of their 75-70 loss to Missouri in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 18 Missouri holds off second-half surge to beat Kentucky

By Briar Napier Feb. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Kentucky's Davion Mintz, top left, shoots as LSU's Cameron Thomas, left, and Darius Days (4) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Brooks, Boston help Kentucky beat LSU 82-69, end 3-game skid

Jan. 23, 2021 08:55 PM EST

Kentucky players leaves the court after a loss to Georgia in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia stuns Kentucky 63-62 with Horne's go-ahead layup

Jan. 20, 2021 09:46 PM EST

Jones scores 20, Louisville holds off rival Kentucky 62-59

By Gary B. Graves Dec. 26, 2020 03:54 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Carlik Jones made two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining for 20 points, David Johnson added 17 points and Louisville held off rival...

North Carolina's Leaky Black (1) drives past Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Cleveland. North Carolina won 75-63. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
No. 22 Tar Heels top Kentucky for Wildcats' 5th loss in row

By Brian Dulik Dec. 19, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Kentucky's Olivier Sarr, top, shoots while over Notre Dame's Nate Laszewski, bottom, and Dane Goodwin during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Notre Dame won 64-63. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Laszewski, Irish hold on for first win at Kentucky, 64-63

Dec. 12, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Kansas' Jalen Wilson (10) shoots as Kentucky's Lance Ware (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 7 Kansas overcomes offensive woes, beats No. 20 Kentucky

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2020 12:27 AM EST

Morehead State and Kentucky players jump for the opening tip in front of a socially distanced crowd mixed with cardboard cutouts, at an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 10 Kentucky rolls past Morehead State 81-45 in opener

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 25, 2020 08:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, then-Montverde Academy's Cade Cunningham (1) drives against an unidentified IMG Academy defender during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass. Oklahoma State could have a year to remember, even if it doesn’t end in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman point guard Cade Cunningham, a preseason Associated Press All-American, stayed at Oklahoma State despite the NCAA banning the Cowboys from postseason play this season. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Top freshmen forge their own paths in picking schools

By Steve Megargee Nov. 17, 2020 06:06 AM EST

FILE - Kentucky head coach John Calipari screams at players after Florida scored during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season including Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Immanuel Quickley and All-SEC first teamer Nick Richards. Of course, being Kentucky, expectations of another national championship remain high. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood, File)
Kentucky, Tennessee lead SEC loaded with new talent

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2020 04:56 PM EST