Texas A&M Game January 13 n 2:00 p.m. ET College Station-Bryan, Texas n Reed Arena BASKETBALL 2324 2023-24 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY GAMEDAY TIPOFF PREVIEW 23 JORDAN BURKS Fr. | GContents Page Continued on Page 6 Meet the Wildcats 30 Aaron Bradshaw 32 Jordan Burks 34 Brennan Canada 36 Grant Darbyshire 38 Rob Dillingham 40 Justin Edwards 42 Joey Hart 44 Walker Horn 46 Zvonimir Ivišic 48 Tre Mitchell 50 Ugonna Onyenso 52 Antonio Reeves 53 Reed Sheppard 54 Adou Thiero 55 D.J. Wagner 56 Kareem Watkins Inside Today’s Game Catching Up With Cal Coach Cal talks about ways to make his team better and UK’s practice schedule during this time of year. 10 Cat Byte Rob Dillingham discusses head coach John Calipari and more. 8 From Press Row Kentucky travels to the Lone Star State for an afternoon tipoff with Texas A&M. 14 BBN Gameday Seemingly, always thinking a pass ahead, Reed Sheppard does what’s needed each game for the Wildcats. 12 18 Around the SEC 22 Kentucky Statistics 20 Schedule/ Results 24 Texas A&M Statistics 28 Texas A&M Roster 26 Kentucky Roster Texas A&M Game Jan. 13 | College Station-Bryan, Texas Reed Arena 2023-24 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY GAMEDAY TIP-OFF PREVIEW60 Retired Jerseys Alex Groza 57 UK Sports Update: Gymnastics 59 UK Sports Network 64 Kentucky Traditions 70 President Eli Capilouto 62 Retired Jerseys Ralph Beard 66 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 72 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart 2023-24 Kentucky Basketball Yearbook is published by the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. University of Kentucky Athletics Director: Mitch Barnhart Communications and Public Relations: Deb Moore, Brett Rybak 546 East Main Street First Floor Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 226-4368 UK Sports Marketing Powered by JMI Sports Brandon Baker, Curtis Burch, Randy Carter, John Foellger, Annie Gillenwater, Devin Jones, Adair Mattingly, Seth Poteat, Kim Ramsay, Lance Reed, Courtney Roney, Chad Ruhl, Kim Shelton, Brad Tucker Design & Publishing Managing Editor: Jai Giffin Creative Director: Jamie Barker Production Assistance: Laura Doolittle, Lisa Roberts University and Tradition Texas A&M Game Jan. 13 | College Station-Bryan, Texas Reed Arena 2023-24 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY GAMEDAY TIP-OFF PREVIEWBig Blue Nation doesn’t back down from a challenge. Neither do we. Whether Kentuckians are facing a life-changing diagnosis, a season-ending injury, or, like Coach Cal, they just want to get back out on the court pain-free, we’re with them every step of the way. That’s why we’re THE OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE PARTNER OF BIG BLUE NATION. Read their stories at ukhealthcare.com/bbn The Power of Advanced MedicineSponsored By Rob Dillingham discusses head coach John Calipari and more. 8 @KentuckyMBBWith agents in every county, you can call it a home court advantage. Kentucky Farm Bureau has agents in every county—giving you the advantage of having someone right in your local community who can take care of all your insurance needs. In other words, someone you’re glad to have on your team. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Find Your Local Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Agent10 @KentuckyMBBIt's Easy to SAVE with the Kroger App Score big with weekly sales and digital coupons Official Grocery Partner of UK AthleticsNext >