John Clay
@johnclayiv.bsky.social
Retired sports columnist at Kentucky.com.
Ben Roberts on Kentucky basketball getting a boost in some unlikely places. Up next, Kansas. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/kentucky-get...
Kentucky gets a boost from its bench in latest victory
The Wildcats were shaky at times in Friday's victory over James Madison, but Kam Williams made his return and other reserves came up big.
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Ben Roberts of @insidekentucky talked with @TravisBranham_ about Kentucky basketball commit Cherif Millogo and UK's potential 2027 class. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/a-conversati...
A closer look at Cherif Millogo's fit with Kentucky
The national recruiting analyst talks to Inside Kentucky Basketball about Mark Pope's newest commitment, with some eye-popping comments regarding his talent level.
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A rarity in Kentucky-Tennessee football history: Saturday’s meeting of the No. 8 Wildcats & No. 16 Volunteers has major implications for both
Buckle up for the most significant Kentucky-Tennessee football game in 76 years
A rarity in Kentucky-Tennessee football history: Saturday’s meeting of the No. 8 Wildcats & No. 16 Volunteers has major implications for both
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Round table on what will be watching for this Kentucky basketball season. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/roundtable-w...
Kentucky basketball roundtable: What to expect from the Cats
The Inside Kentucky Basketball staff discusses players to watch, keys to a successful season, potential areas of concern and much more before tonight's opener.
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From Inside Kentucky Basketball: Kentucky needs more from Malachi Moreno in Year 2. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/malachi-more...
Malachi Moreno's new approach should benefit Kentucky
After hitting a wall at the end of last season, UK's starting center vowed to work on his conditioning over the summer. The results could be big for the Wildcats.
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Plenty of great stuff in the Inside Kentucky Basketball Friday Newsletter www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/an-inside-lo...
An inside look at Kentucky basketball's recruiting strategy
What sources are saying about UK's approach to recruiting for the 2027-28 season amid a busy week of headlines and $5 million price tags on big-time recruitments.
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Reminder: The Inside Kentucky Basketball Newsletter is free and drops every Friday morning. Sign up now to get tomorrow's edition delivered straight to your inbox. This one is going to be jam-packed. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com#/portal/
Inside Kentucky Basketball
An independent website dedicated to coverage of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, with news, feature stories and updates on UK players and recruits.
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So you don't like where Kentucky basketball is ranked in the pre-season AP poll? Ben Roberts says it doesn't matter. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/dont-like-wh...
A closer look at early expectations for Kentucky basketball
The preseason expectations vary, but the stakes are high as Mark Pope enters Year 3 with the Wildcats amid a college basketball world that's getting tougher to figure out.
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Ben Roberts talked to Kentucky basketball's Milan Momcilovic about becoming a better all-around player. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/a-conversati...
Q&A: Milan Momcilovic discusses his Kentucky basketball goals
Momcilovic talks to Inside Kentucky Basketball about the differences between UK and Iowa State, improving as a defender and living up to Mark Pope's expectations.
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Welcome to "silly season," the final weeks before an election, when the most jaw-dropping negative attack ads are flung at voters to see how much mud can stick. via Kentucky Lantern kentuckylantern.com/2026/10/21/w...
Commentary: Welcome to silly season: Kentucky politics and the circus we help create • Kentucky Lantern
Every October, Kentucky politics undergoes a peculiar transformation. Campaign advertisements become nastier, accusations grow louder, and rumors that spent months buried suddenly find their way into ...
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Would not have guessed that the first feature for my new Kentucky HS sports newsletter would be about a female football player, but also that kind of story is the exact reason why I felt like this newsletter needed to exist. www.kentuckyhighschooldaily.com/p/khsd-10-21...
‘Why don’t you just kick a ball for fun, see what happens?’ (KHSD: 10-21-26)
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In his new book, Dan Issel shares memories from his All-American career at Kentucky. Ben Roberts has the details at Inside Kentucky Basketball. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/in-new-book-...
Dan Issel's new book sheds light on his UK basketball career
The program's all-time leading scorer talks to Inside Kentucky Basketball about life's ups and downs ahead of a public launch party for the book on campus Thursday.
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My first column for Inside Kentucky Basketball. Why I decided to join @InsideKentucky and his new venture. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/john-clay-wh...
John Clay: Why I'm joining Inside Kentucky Basketball
The longtime Herald-Leader columnist and USBWA Hall of Famer is looking forward to following what should be an intriguing season for Mark Pope and the Wildcats.
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Ben Roberts talked to Jack Givens about what Goose has seen in Kentucky basketball's pre-season practices. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/a-conversati...
Goose Givens talks Kentucky basketball practice observations
The UK legend has been a fixture in Mark Pope's practices this summer and fall, and he talks to Inside Kentucky Basketball about his thoughts on these Wildcats.
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Inside Kentucky Basketball's first Friday newsletter. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/the-inside-k...
Inside Kentucky Basketball Newsletter: Intel on the Wildcats
Welcome to the first edition of our free Friday newsletter, which is packed with news and notes on the Wildcats ahead of tonight's exhibition opener against Little Rock.
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From @insidekentucky.bsky.social: Milan Momcilovic and Kam Williams are likely to lead a position group that should bring plenty of experience and intrigue to the Kentucky perimeter this season. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/kentucky-bas...
What to expect from the Kentucky basketball wings in 2026-27
Milan Momcilovic and Kam Williams are likely to lead a position group that should bring plenty of experience and intrigue to the Kentucky perimeter this season.
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Ben Roberts on Kentucky basketball's Ousmane N'Diaye and what the Cats think of their "intriguing new teammate." www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/impressions-...
Kentucky basketball players' outlook for Ousmane N'Diaye
Ousmane N'Diaye is coming to Kentucky with three years of professional experience at Europe's highest level, and those who have seen him play in Lexington have high hopes for his college career.
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I recently resigned from the Herald-Leader as a result of McClatchy’s continued attacks on quality journalism. I’m launching an independent website dedicated to objective Kentucky basketball coverage. And I’d appreciate your support! Here’s more: www.insidekentuckybasketball.com/welcome-to-i...
Inside Kentucky Basketball: A new site for Wildcats coverage
Introducing a new website dedicated to independent coverage of the UK men's basketball team from former Herald-Leader beat writer Ben Roberts.
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My friend and former colleague Ben Roberts has left the Lexington Herald-Leader to start his own Kentucky basketball site. I'll be contributing to the site, as well as Derek Terry. Ben has done outstanding work for the H-L. Hope you'll check out his new endeavor. www.insidekentuckybasketball.com
Inside Kentucky Basketball
An independent website dedicated to coverage of the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team, with news, feature stories and updates on UK players and recruits.
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Empty seats on both sides of me as I hear the president insist that the American Airlines Center is full and there are thousands of people outside. Nothing new to say, just... wow, 11 years of this, huh
There's not much more I could say about Kenny Klein that hasn't already been said by his thousands of friends and colleagues, except something I should have said more often. Thank you Kenny for your countless acts of kindness and friendship. May you rest in peace.
NEW: Any on-field performance bonuses were deleted from Mitch Barnhart's contract in 2021, but they're back for J Batt. And he can make even more money based on how much he raises for the department. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
Here is what UK will pay new athletics director J Batt, what bonuses he can earn
Kentucky had to spend big to convince new athletics director J Batt to leave Michigan State after just one year.
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Kentucky had to spend big to convince new athletics director J Batt to leave Michigan State after just one year.
Here is what UK will pay new athletics director J Batt, what bonuses he can earn
Kentucky had to spend big to convince new athletics director J Batt to leave Michigan State after just one year.
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Nick Mingione is managing the biggest game of Kentucky’s baseball season, but he has to take timeout to talk to the ESPN2 announcers WHILE the game is going on. Why?
History is made in the 2026 Kentucky Derby. Cherie DeVaux is the first woman to train a Derby winner. Golden Tempo wins the Run for the Roses: 🔽 www.kentucky.com/sports/horse...
Golden Tempo, trainer Cherie DeVaux, make history with 2026 Kentucky Derby win
Golden Tempo captures the 152nd Kentucky Derby in Louisville, and Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the race.
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Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby by a neck over Renegade. Where does this rank among the closest finishes in race history?
The 2026 Kentucky Derby was decided by a neck. How common is this?
Golden Tempo won the Kentucky Derby by a neck over Renegade. Where does this rank among the closest finishes in race history?
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Lots of sponsors, lots of music, and lots of alcohol were the characteristics of the infield at the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
For a first-timer, the Kentucky Derby infield is more sponsored chaos than horse race
Lots of sponsors, lots of music, and lots of alcohol were the characteristics of the infield at the 2026 Kentucky Derby.
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The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring. “My whole life, people have kept telling me it’ll get better. The truth is it never does.”
The Last Days of Butter Ridge
The Watsons were dairy farmers for generations, the rhythms of their lives defined by their cows. Until this spring.
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