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Calipari says Tshiebwe evaluated correct information before making his big decision
Before Oscar Tshiebwe officially announced he was staying at Kentucky for another season he had some telling him he should go ahead and start his ...
Larry Vaught, Author at The Advocate-Messenger
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Oscar Tshiebwe named Mr. Wildcat at CATSPY Awards
At this year’s CATSPY Awards at Kentucky, named Mr. Wildcat were Oscar Tshiebwe of basketball, Will Shaner of rifle and Luke Fortner, Will Levis and ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:57 am
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Anna Rupp bleeds blue and Kentucky just felt like right place for her collegiate career
Imagine growing up in Lexington with the last name of Rupp. In a state that loves basketball, that’s a name almost any fan regardless of ...
by Larry Vaught, Monday, May 9, 2022 7:13 am
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Barnes says Tshiebwe is ‘phenomenal’
If you think Kentucky fans are enamored with what Oscar Tshiebwe has done this season, then pay attention to what Tennessee coach Rick Barnes thinks ...
by Larry Vaught, Friday, January 28, 2022 5:00 am
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Hall wanted players to be role models for fans
Roger Harden can still remember listening to Kentucky coach Joe Hall telling him and his teammates how he grew up idolizing UK basketball and even ...
by Larry Vaught, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 5:00 am
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There’s nobody like Oscar:
Tshiebwe seen by teammates, coaches as a unique talent
If there is another player in the country like Kentucky junior center Oscar Tshiebwe, UK teammate Davion Mintz has not seen him. “He is one ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 6:00 am
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Washington says Tshiebwe is ‘super funny’ off the court
On the basketball court, Oscar Tshiebwe is a rebounding machine with a non-stop motor. But what is he like off the court? “Oscar is super ...
by Larry Vaught, Thursday, January 6, 2022 7:00 am
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Smith won games, touched lives in Lexington;
Former UK coach honored with jersey retirement
Tubby Smith not only won a national championship at Kentucky, but he also touched a lot of people in various ways that they have always ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:32 am
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Smith won games, touched lives in Lexington
Tubby Smith not only won a national championship at Kentucky, but he also touched a lot of people in various ways that they have always ...
by Larry Vaught, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 6:00 am
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Washington’s dad says UK hasn’t seen TyTy’s best yet
Freshman guard TyTy Washington was averaging 13.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game after 11 games but his father, Tee Washington, ...
