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Lexington, KY

Kentucky State

(WYMT) - In a season that can best be described as unpredictable, the journey ended in Greensboro. Poor shooting down the stretch doomed Kentucky in a 75-69 loss to Kansas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The game was a battle from the tip, with neither team...

Kentucky falls to Kansas State in NCAA second round

Georgia State

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A former Kentucky Wildcat fan favorite has died. Cedric Jenkins, affectionately known as “Swoop,” was 57 years old. The 6′1″ Jenkins was a Georgia Mr. Basketball in 1984 as well as a McDonald’s All-American and a Parade All-American. Jenkins scored 271...

Fmr. Kentucky Wildcat fan favorite dies at 57

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Former Kentucky head coach Rick Pitino found a new home with St. John’s. Wildcat nation remembers Coach Pitino leading UK to three Final Four appearances as well as a national championship in 1997 during his eight year tenure with the University. Coach Pitino career has...

Rick Pitino takes Head Coaching job at St. John’s

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A crushing loss Sunday in the second round of the NCAA tournament has sent the Kentucky men’s basketball team back to Lexington empty-handed. The Cats’ loss to Kansas State sparked frustration from fans who wanted to see the team make a run to the Final Four.

Breaking down the mental health challenges UK athletes face

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Reed Sheppard is officially Mr. Kentucky Basketball 2023. “You know, growing up in Kentucky everybody wants to be a part of Mr. Basketball and being able to finally be here and win it it’s a really special moment for me,” said Sheppard. Sheppard received...

North Laurel’s Reed Sheppard wins 2023 Mr. Kentucky Basketball

Richmond, KY

RICHMOND, Ky. (WYMT) - As the EKU Colonels get set to take the court at the College Basketball Invitational, the key to coming home champions is clear. “We got to play EKU basketball,” said head coach A.W. Hamilton. “We got to cause some havoc and get out and run and get some rhythm shots in transition and have some fun.”

Investment pays off: EKU makes first postseason since 2015

Campton, KY

CAMPTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Levi McKee is 6-years-old. Last year, he was diagnosed with brain cancer after doctors found a large mass on the back of his brain and around his brain stem. “Two days later, he was taken away for his eight hour surgery, and it lasted about 10.5....

Parents planning surprise for their 6-year-old-son with cancer

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Big second half pushes Kentucky past Vanderbilt 69-53

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WYMT) - The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, riding a three game winning streak the past week and a half, are hitting the...

Big second half pushes Kentucky past Vanderbilt 69-53

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