JANUARY 4, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
6KENTUCKY WILDCATS 12-3 · 11TH IN SEC
12-3 · 11TH IN SEC
Next Game at Mississippi State · Sun 1:30AM
UK +5.5 TOTAL 160.5
Kentucky men's basketball takes on LSU in Lexington The UK men's basketball team comes off its dominant performance against U of L and faces LSU at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on Jan. 3...
Star Kentucky men's basketball recruit Ian Jackson set to visit another blue-blood program Star Kentucky men’s basketball recruit Ian Jackson could be nearing the end of his college recruitment. Jackson has hinted that a college de...
JANUARY 3, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM
Lance Ware - Won't play Tuesday Ware (left shoulder) is out for Tuesday's game versus LSU and is considered day-to-day moving forward.
Impact Ware exited Saturday's game against Louisville early after playing just three minutes. His next chance to play is Saturday's matchup with Alabama.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Here's how to bet Kentucky-LSU SEC showdown Bet on streaking LSU to cover as an underdog at SEC foe Kentucky
JANUARY 3, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
Tshiebwe and Kentucky host LSU
Kentucky takes on the LSU Tigers after Oscar Tshiebwe scored 24 points in Kentucky's 86-63 victory against the Louisville CardinalsJANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Purdue tightens grip on No. 1 in men's basketball AP Top 25
Purdue solidified its No. 1 ranking in The AP Top 25, while No. 23 Charleston moved into the rankings for the first time in 20 years.JANUARY 2, 2023
Jacob Toppin bounces back in UK basketball win over U of L. Can he keep it up in SEC play? Jacob Toppin ended 2022 with a career-high performance in a win over Louisville. Can he keep the momentum going against some of the SEC's to...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Jacob Toppin - Scores 24 points Toppin contributed 24 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Saturday's 86-63 win over Louisville.
Impact Toppin's latest log includes his best tally of points across games he has played in between 2019 and 2022. The junior is expected to continue being a valued scorer during 2023. In between Nov. 7 and Dec. 31, Toppin averaged 12.4 points across his 11 games started of 13 total.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker: Louisville romp was exactly what struggling Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin needed “I’ve been in a rough patch that I needed to get out of,” he said after hitting 10 of 15 shots, scoring 24 points, grabbing seven rebounds.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'It takes time': Coach Calipari talks about his team after win over Louisville Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari talks about how much he likes his team after defeating Louisville 86-63 in Rupp Arena.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Coach John Calipari talks fan reaction to Kenny Payne Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks about the warm reception Kenny Payne received from the Rupp Arena crowd.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Kentucky basketball offers scholarship to high school teammate of Aaron Bradshaw, DJ Wagner John Calipari is continuing his strong recruiting presence in the Tri-State area by offering a scholarship to a class of 2024 shooting guard...
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM
Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball's win over Louisville Jacob Toppin played a starring role as a more deliberate Kentucky took care of arch-rival Louisville at Rupp Arena on Saturday.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM
CJ Fredrick - Could miss a few weeks Fredrick is expected to be out "a few weeks" due to a dislocated finger, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.
Impact Fredrick has already been ruled out Saturday after suffering what was initially reported as a right hand injury last Wednesday against Missouri. While he'll miss time, the good news is that the sharpshooter has avoided ligament damage, which would have forced an absence of several months. Instead, he'll look to return relatively early in 2023.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lance Ware - Set to come off the bench Ware is not listed in Kentucky's starting lineup ahead of Saturday's showdown with Louisville.
Impact Ware will come off the bench on Saturday as Jacob Toppin is set to return to the starting lineup. The 6-foot-9 junior has appeared in 10 games this season, logging 3.8 points, three rebounds, 1.1 assist, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks on 15.4 minutes per game. It is unclear how large of a role the junior forward will have against the Cardinals as in games coming off the bench, Ware has averaged just 8.5 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Toppin - Rejoins starting five Toppin is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Louisville.
Impact Toppin will replace Lance Ware in the starting five Saturday. The 6-foot-9 big man will rejoin the starting lineup after coming off the bench the previous two games.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CJ Fredrick - Out Saturday Fredrick (hand) won't play in Saturday's matchup with Louisville.
Impact Fredrick is out Saturday after injury his hand in Wednesday's game. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Louisiana State.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
23 in '23: Top college basketball storylines entering the new year
Whether you're just getting into college hoops as the calendar turns to January or you're looking for a reset on the sport, here are 23 stor...DECEMBER 30, 2022
Recruiting reset: How are Kentucky and Louisville men's basketball positioned for the future? The Kentucky Wildcats will bring in the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class in 2023. Things are looking a bit worse for Louisville.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM
From recruit to player to coach, Kenny Payne has long been part of UK-Louisville rivalry Looking back at Kenny Payne’s interesting history in the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry as a player for the Cards (and a major recruit for both...
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM
Is John Calipari now the Jimbo Fisher of college basketball? Coaches who've scouted Kentucky this season describe an "archaic" offense that is easy to scout. "It’s like there’s an identity crisis.’’
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kentucky men's basketball lacks chemistry. Why the Wildcats are confident they can find it Wednesday was just the third time Kentucky lost its SEC opener in John Calipari's 14-year tenure. Here's a look at what needs to change.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
5 times the underdog prevailed in Louisville vs Kentucky men's college basketball rivalry With the Wildcats as heavy favorites in Saturday's Louisville-Kentucky rivalry game, here's a look at past series upsets, from mild to massi...
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
John Calipari discusses UK's struggles to put together winning lineups after loss at Missouri Everything the Kentucky head coach had to say after the Wildcats lost at Missouri.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • KENTUCKY.COM
Kyle Tucker: Where has Jacob Toppin gone? The supposed... - The Athletic Where has Jacob Toppin gone? The supposed breakout player of the season for Kentucky has completely disappeared the last four games, since J...
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
