KENTUCKY WILDCATS NEWS

Oscar Tshiebwe - Struggles in loss Tshiebwe produced seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 88-73 loss to Arkansas.

Impact Tshiebwe struggled in Tuesday's loss to Arkansas scoring just seven points on six field goal attempts. The senior has struggled in the last two games for the Wildcats, scoring just 11 total points. Tshiebwe is still averaging 15.5 points and 13.3 rebounds this season, but Kentucky sits at 7-4 in SEC play and face off at Georgia Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Fredrick - Has injured ribs Fredrick has a rib injury, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

Impact Kentucky's head coach John Calipari said Fredrick was injured and should not have played when the team hosted Arkansas on Tuesday. He logged zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 FT) across his 21 minutes during an 88-73 loss. Currently, Fredrick's availability status is questionable before the Wildcats play at Georgia on Saturday. He has three days to recover.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hogs Have to Figure Out Rebounding, Kentucky Defensive Pressure Don’t be surprised to see Makhi and Mekhel Mitchell to handle Oscar Tshiebwe.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sahvir Wheeler - Out with ankle injury Wheeler is unavailable for Tuesday's game against Arkansas due to an ankle injury.

Impact The senior guard apparently suffered the injury during practice and will be sidelined for at least one game. Wheeler is considered day-to-day, leaving his availability for Saturday's matchup with Georgia up in the air.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking stock of Kentucky basketball with a month to go in the season With some big SEC games coming up, the WIldcats have a chance to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kentucky vs Arkansas basketball: How to watch, stream and follow live updates from SEC game The Kentucky Wildcats will try to extend their SEC win streak to seven games, and boost their resume, tonight when they face the Arkansas Ra...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Wallace leads Kentucky against Arkansas after 20-point game

Kentucky hosts the Arkansas Razorbacks after Cason Wallace scored 20 points in Kentucky's 72-67 win over the Florida Gators

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kentucky is still on the bubble. A run of big opportunities for the Cats begins now. The Kentucky basketball team still needs to win some big games to get off the NCAA Tournament bubble. Here’s the latest look at the situatio...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner star in Frankfort, and other top UK basketball recruiting links Top Kentucky basketball recruiting links from the Next Cats blog, which is updated regularly with the latest UK news and the biggest nationa...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Kentucky basketball plays Florida in SEC matchup at Rupp Arena The Kentucky Wildcats battle against the Florida Gators Saturday night in Rupp Arena

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Five takeaways from Florida's 72-67 loss to Kentucky The Gators dropped to 13-10 overall and 6-4 in SEC play with their loss in Lexington

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

G. Allan Taylor: Castleton had 25 points, eight rebounds, five... - The Athletic Castleton had 25 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks, outplaying Oscar Tshiebwe (four points, 15 rebounds and three assist...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cason Wallace - Scores 20 points Wallace provided 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 72-67 victory over Florida.

Impact Wallace was Kentucky's best scorer as the team got off to a strong start in February. The team is unranked without any ranked votes so far, and it will try to use this month to prove its doubters wrong. Wallace has some great momentum, with 14.4 points averaged across his last five games.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Future UK basketball player introduced at Rupp Arena again. This time, it's DJ Wagner. During last week’s home game against Kansas, two future Wildcats were introduced to the Rupp Arena crowd. Saturday night against Florida, it...

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Scouting preview: Kentucky The Gators and Wildcats enter play Saturday with 6-3 records in SEC games and are both fighting for March Madness spots as the season winds...

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Cason Wallace - Starts in return to action Wallace (leg) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Florida.

Impact Wallace didn't play Tuesday against Mississippi due to a leg injury, but the injury apparently wasn't serious, and he's ready to return to the starting unit. Wallace is averaging 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Everything Todd Golden said ahead of facing Kentucky on the road The Gators are preparing for a critical matchup at Rupp Arena against the Wildcats

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Everything Riley Kugel said ahead of Florida trip to Kentucky Florida freshman guard Riley Kugel discussed the team's upcoming contest, Saturday's battle with Kentucky at Rupp Arena.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

College basketball tiers: Duke-UNC, Indiana-Purdue among top rivalry games

Andy Katz breaks down the best men's college basketball rivalries, both conference and non-conference.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Daimion Collins - Plays two minutes Collins (foot) logged four points (1-1 FG, 2-3 FT) and one rebound across two minutes during Kentucky's 75-66 win Tuesday at Mississippi.

Impact Now that Collins can play, he is expected to continue being a backup option. The sophomore averaged 10.0 minutes across his five games in between Dec. 30 and Feb. 1. Collins scored two or four points each matchup.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Calipari explains Kentucky's winning leadership qualities after victory at Ole Miss Here’s everything John Calipari said after Kentucky won at Ole Miss on Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Kentucky basketball visits Ole Miss in SEC road game at Pavilion The Wildcats take on a struggling Rebels team with just one win in the SEC. Check out the action from the Pavilion at Ole Miss.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Sahvir Wheeler - Gets starting nod Wheeler is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Mississippi.

Impact Wheeler will replace Cason Wallace (leg) in the starting five Tuesday. He will start in his first game since Jan. 10.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cason Wallace - Won't play against Mississippi Wallace is out for Tuesday's game versus Mississippi due to a leg injury, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Wallace's injury isn't expected to be long-term. Sahvir Wheeler will likely replace the freshman guard in the starting lineup. Wallace's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Florida.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As February looms, the question persists: Is UK going to make the NCAA Tournament? After a missed opportunity at home vs. Kansas, John Calipari and the Wildcats are up against the brink.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM