Ben Roberts
@benrobertshl.bsky.social
Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com. Beyond the Arc newsletter.
Latest stories: https://www.kentucky.com/profile/218560050
Latest stories: https://www.kentucky.com/profile/218560050
Kentucky was down by as many as 18 points in the first half.
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Kentucky was down by as many as 18 points in the first half.
Here’s the setup for Big Blue Madness.
6 p.m. on SEC Network+.
6 p.m. on SEC Network+.
October 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Here’s the setup for Big Blue Madness.
6 p.m. on SEC Network+.
6 p.m. on SEC Network+.
Stay tuned for coverage from the NBA Combine, where I’ll be talking to Otega Oweh and Koby Brea, among others.
Cooper Flagg is a popular guy in the first interview session.
Cooper Flagg is a popular guy in the first interview session.
May 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Stay tuned for coverage from the NBA Combine, where I’ll be talking to Otega Oweh and Koby Brea, among others.
Cooper Flagg is a popular guy in the first interview session.
Cooper Flagg is a popular guy in the first interview session.
And a reminder:
Our free Kentucky men's basketball newsletter — Beyond the Arc — will still be a thing this offseason.
It features links to all of our UK-ball stories, plus inside info, analysis & other insights into Mark Pope's team. It's free. Sign up here! www.kentucky.com/newsletters?...
Our free Kentucky men's basketball newsletter — Beyond the Arc — will still be a thing this offseason.
It features links to all of our UK-ball stories, plus inside info, analysis & other insights into Mark Pope's team. It's free. Sign up here! www.kentucky.com/newsletters?...
April 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
And a reminder:
Our free Kentucky men's basketball newsletter — Beyond the Arc — will still be a thing this offseason.
It features links to all of our UK-ball stories, plus inside info, analysis & other insights into Mark Pope's team. It's free. Sign up here! www.kentucky.com/newsletters?...
Our free Kentucky men's basketball newsletter — Beyond the Arc — will still be a thing this offseason.
It features links to all of our UK-ball stories, plus inside info, analysis & other insights into Mark Pope's team. It's free. Sign up here! www.kentucky.com/newsletters?...
And the Cats are on the court in Lucas Oil Stadium.
March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
And the Cats are on the court in Lucas Oil Stadium.
The football stadium setup is ready for the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Expecting about 35,000 fans for this one, with half the stadium curtained off in Indy.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee at 7:39 p.m. tomorrow.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee at 7:39 p.m. tomorrow.
March 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The football stadium setup is ready for the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Expecting about 35,000 fans for this one, with half the stadium curtained off in Indy.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee at 7:39 p.m. tomorrow.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee at 7:39 p.m. tomorrow.
Collin Chandler talking to Goose Givens after that one. Nine points in less than 2 minutes for the freshman.
March 22, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Collin Chandler talking to Goose Givens after that one. Nine points in less than 2 minutes for the freshman.
Lamont Butler knocking down some 3s and looking good to go for tomorrow night.
March 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Lamont Butler knocking down some 3s and looking good to go for tomorrow night.
Kentucky players are on the court for open practice here in Milwaukee.
March 20, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Kentucky players are on the court for open practice here in Milwaukee.
There’s Kentucky’s portion of the bracket. Houston is the 1 seed in this regional.
March 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
There’s Kentucky’s portion of the bracket. Houston is the 1 seed in this regional.
The Kentucky Wildcats are gathered for the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.
Right now on CBS.
Right now on CBS.
March 16, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Kentucky Wildcats are gathered for the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.
Right now on CBS.
Right now on CBS.
And we’re under 20 minutes on the countdown clock here in Nashville.
March 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
And we’re under 20 minutes on the countdown clock here in Nashville.
And here’s the list of SEC basketball superlative honors, as voted on by league coaches:
March 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
And here’s the list of SEC basketball superlative honors, as voted on by league coaches:
Otega Oweh, a second-team selection, is the only Kentucky Wildcat to receive All-SEC honors this season.
March 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Otega Oweh, a second-team selection, is the only Kentucky Wildcat to receive All-SEC honors this season.
Quite a few Kentucky basketball fans still hanging around Mizzou Arena outside the tunnel to the UK locker room.
March 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Quite a few Kentucky basketball fans still hanging around Mizzou Arena outside the tunnel to the UK locker room.
The Missouri student section is ready.
March 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Missouri student section is ready.
Kentucky at Missouri is near. Quite a bit of early arriving blue in Mizzou Arena for the final game of the regular season.
Noon EST on ESPN.
Noon EST on ESPN.
March 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Kentucky at Missouri is near. Quite a bit of early arriving blue in Mizzou Arena for the final game of the regular season.
Noon EST on ESPN.
Noon EST on ESPN.
Kentucky also missed its last 10 shots and 12 of 13 going into halftime.
March 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Kentucky also missed its last 10 shots and 12 of 13 going into halftime.
Kentucky vs. No. 1 Auburn is about 45 minutes from tipoff (1 p.m. on ABC)
I was told there will be around 80 UK basketball alums in Rupp Arena for today’s game.
I was told there will be around 80 UK basketball alums in Rupp Arena for today’s game.
March 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Kentucky vs. No. 1 Auburn is about 45 minutes from tipoff (1 p.m. on ABC)
I was told there will be around 80 UK basketball alums in Rupp Arena for today’s game.
I was told there will be around 80 UK basketball alums in Rupp Arena for today’s game.
Jaxson Robinson putting some shots up before making his return tonight at Oklahoma. Lamont Butler will also be back on the court for the Cats tonight.
And, yes, that’s Kerr Kriisa in the background. He put up shots for at least 30 minutes here tonight.
And, yes, that’s Kerr Kriisa in the background. He put up shots for at least 30 minutes here tonight.
February 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Jaxson Robinson putting some shots up before making his return tonight at Oklahoma. Lamont Butler will also be back on the court for the Cats tonight.
And, yes, that’s Kerr Kriisa in the background. He put up shots for at least 30 minutes here tonight.
And, yes, that’s Kerr Kriisa in the background. He put up shots for at least 30 minutes here tonight.
About 10 minutes to tipoff between Kentucky and Alabama.
Starting lineup for the Cats:
Travis Perry
Otega Oweh
Koby Brea
Andrew Carr
Amari Williams
Starting lineup for the Cats:
Travis Perry
Otega Oweh
Koby Brea
Andrew Carr
Amari Williams
February 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
About 10 minutes to tipoff between Kentucky and Alabama.
Starting lineup for the Cats:
Travis Perry
Otega Oweh
Koby Brea
Andrew Carr
Amari Williams
Starting lineup for the Cats:
Travis Perry
Otega Oweh
Koby Brea
Andrew Carr
Amari Williams
Here's what Mark Pope had to say about Kerr Kriisa, who hasn't played since Dec. 7 after undergoing surgery for a fracture in his foot.
Pope has acknowledged that a medical redshirt is possible if Kriisa can't play this season, but there's no indication on whether Kriisa would return to college.
Pope has acknowledged that a medical redshirt is possible if Kriisa can't play this season, but there's no indication on whether Kriisa would return to college.
February 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Here's what Mark Pope had to say about Kerr Kriisa, who hasn't played since Dec. 7 after undergoing surgery for a fracture in his foot.
Pope has acknowledged that a medical redshirt is possible if Kriisa can't play this season, but there's no indication on whether Kriisa would return to college.
Pope has acknowledged that a medical redshirt is possible if Kriisa can't play this season, but there's no indication on whether Kriisa would return to college.
HALF: Kentucky 41, Vanderbilt 40
Here's your halftime box score:
Here's your halftime box score:
February 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
HALF: Kentucky 41, Vanderbilt 40
Here's your halftime box score:
Here's your halftime box score: