By: LARRY VAUGHT

LEXINGTON — When sophomore Dominique Hawkins found out Thursday night that he would be making his first start at the University of Kentucky against Boston Friday, he was both excited and nervous.

“It’s an amazing feeling. I was so nervous. I’m blessed to be able to start for the No. 1 team in the nation, and it was just a crazy feeling. I felt like I was dreaming,” ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT

Boston University coach Joe Jones had his team pay more attention to how Buffalo played against Kentucky than what No. 5 Kansas did in a 32-point loss to No. 1 UK.

“At least that is what I told the players that we were more ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT

Kentucky associate coach John Robic said despite UK’s 32-point win over No. 5 Kansas Tuesday, no one is expecting the Wildcats to be perfect in November.

“We’re not expecting to be perfect right now. We don’t expect to be at our peak right now. Obviously we’re happy where we are, but we want ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT

INDIANAPOLIS — As dominating as Kentucky’s defense was against Kansas in Tuesday’s 72-40 win, coach John Calipari knows the UK offense still needs tinkering and refining.

Kentucky shot 43.1 percent (25 of 58) from the field and 61.5 percent at the foul line (16 of 26). From 3-point range, UK was 6-for-18 but Aaron and Andrew Harrison ...

By: LARRY VAUGHT

LEXINGTON — Aaron Harrison appreciates Kentucky coach John Calipari talking about getting him more shots. However, the sophomore guard wasn’t worried about his numbers since UK dominated Kansas 72-40 on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

“He just said he wanted me to get more touches ...