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No. 10 Kentucky faces Vanderbilt in search of answers
Rob Dillingham is forecasted to be a one-and-done college player who is selected among the top 10 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Kentucky freshman guard is looking the part as he aims to help the No. 10 Wildcats end their funk when they face Vanderbilt in Southeastern Conference play on Tuesday night at Nashville.
Dillingham established career highs of 35 points and six 3-pointers in Saturday’s 103-92 loss to Tennessee. He made 14 of 20 shots from the floor but couldn’t prevent the Wildcats (15-6, 5-4 SEC) from losing for the third time in four games.
Kentucky never led in the contest despite Dillingham’s huge night.
“It was just like we couldn’t win anything,” Dillingham said. “That’s what we got to learn and get better at. We go out there and we come to play but we’re not competing. So, we got to learn to get the little plays and do the gritty stuff to win.”
Dillingham scored 20 points in Kentucky’s 94-91 overtime loss to visiting Florida on Wednesday and has joined Antonio Reeves as the leaders of the offense.
Reeves leads the Wildcats in scoring (19.5 points) per game and 3-point baskets (54), while Dillingham ranks second in scoring at 15.3 and third with 38 treys.
The major problem for Kentucky against the Volunteers on Saturday came on the defensive end. Though the Wildcats limited Tennessee star Dalton Knecht to 16 points, they allowed a season worst for points.
“Well, first off, Tennessee is a really good team and they played really well,” said Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, who scored 16 points. “They didn’t miss many shots. But that’s what the SEC is. That’s what we go against every time out on the court, we get everyone’s best shot.”
Vanderbilt (6-15, 1-7) hasn’t been providing too many stern tests but did end a seven-game losing streak on Saturday by notching a 68-61 home win over Missouri.
The victory was just the third for the Commodores since mid-November.
Vanderbilt’s previous five losses were each by double digits.
“I’m really proud of our guys to continue to battle — the adversity, all of the noise, all the things on the outside — to just stand within themselves and stand together as a family and stand together as brothers,” Commodores coach Jerry Stackhouse said.
Ezra Manjon scored 17 points to lead the way as Vanderbilt scored a much-needed victory.
“I think it just feels good to get back into that winning column and just get ourselves out of that hump,” Manjon said. “And for me and a couple of the other guys, we’ve experienced getting over that hump … so we have a lot of confidence still.”
Manjon leads Vanderbilt in scoring (14.7) and assists (3.4). Tyrin Lawrence is second at 14.2 points while racking up a team-leading 30 steals.
The Commodores won the final two of their three meetings with Kentucky last season. The latter victory came in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.
Prior to the consecutive wins, Vanderbilt had lost 14 straight games to the Wildcats.
–Field Level Media
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Takeaways from Kentucky’s home and away SEC schedule for next season
On Thursday, Kentucky’s home and away SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season were revealed and on top of learning the three opponents who they will play twice, there are some very intriguing matchups. In conference play, Kentucky will face six teams who are among the top 25 in many preseason rankings.
In SEC play, Kentucky will play Tennessee, Vandy and Ole Miss all both home and away. The home matchups include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Vandy. As for the road tilts, the Wildcats will face Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Vandy. Let’s take a look at some interesting developments from the schedule release.
John Calipari returns to Rupp Arena (again)
In Calipari’s first year with Arkansas, he got the best of Kentucky when he came into Rupp Arena and left with a 10-point victory, a game where you could really feel the tension all game long in the building from Kentucky fans, which translated onto the court with the players. Last season, it was Kentucky who shocked everyone when they stole one on the road against a top 20 Arkansas team after a rough up-and-down season up to that point. Now, the two will face off again as Kentucky will look to get the win in Rupp and make sure Calipari doesn’t get two in a row in the building. It’ll be another highly-anticipated showdown.
Kentucky hits the road at Texas
This is shaping up to be a major challenge for Kentucky next season and may even end up being one of the biggest games of the season. Texas is seen by many as a clear top 10 team, with some even having them within the top five and when you combine that with the fact that the game is on the road, the Wildcats will have their hands full. The Wildcats fell to the longhorns in the 2024-25 season, and it’ll be a much stiffer challenge this time.
Which game could be a trap?
We don’t have the game-by-game dates yet, so it’s hard to say with a lot of confidence, but opponent-wise, Georgia could really give Kentucky fits. In Pope’s first year, his team struggled handling the physicality of the Bulldogs and now, they’ve retained one of their best guards for another year and have added physicality through the portal. Mike White’s teams love to make opponents uncomfortable and they could do that once again down in Athens. Another sneaky team to watch is Oklahoma, who will have very good guard play. Kentucky will face both teams on the road.
Overall, it’s a pretty fair SEC schedule for a Kentucky team who has the capability of a return to being atop the conference once again. Mark Pope has such a system-fit squad and he can do some damage in the SEC.
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Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky? See laws ahead of Fourth of July
Fourth of July festivities to celebrate in Louisville
See the Fourth of July festivities planned in Louisville for America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Fourth of July is almost here, and Kentuckians are getting ready to light up the sky.
Before you plan your fireworks celebrations, it’s important to know what is and isn’t allowed under Kentucky law. Here’s what to know about fireworks laws and safety tips in the Bluegrass State ahead of Independence Day.
Can you set off fireworks in Kentucky?
Yes. As long as you live in a place where local ordinances don’t prohibit it, according to the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s website.
Are fireworks legal in Louisville?
In Louisville or Jefferson County, larger display fireworks are not legal due to a local law. Some consumer products that don’t leave the ground, such as sparklers, are allowed.
If the cautionary label on the firework has the words “explosive,” “emits flaming pellets,” “flaming balls,” “firecracker,” “report” or “rocket,” it is automatically a no-go, according to the Louisville-Jefferson County Code of Ordinances.
But, smaller ones like sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, wheels and ground spinners are legal. Still, don’t let the size fool you − they can burn up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
Learn more: Check out these 4th of July events taking place across Kentucky
How to use fireworks safely
The state fire marshal suggests following the following advice when using fireworks:
- Use fireworks outdoors.
- Obey local laws.
- Keep a bucket of water or a working water hose nearby.
- Use fireworks as intended and avoid altering them or combining them.
- Never relight “dud” fireworks. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Spectators should keep a safe distance from the person lighting the firework (the individual lighting it should wear safety glasses).
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a “designated adult operator.”
- Do not use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives.
- Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Former Courier Journal reporter Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.
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