UK vs Vandy (MBB)









UK head coach Billy Gillispie disagrees with a call by the referees.

Junior Jodie Meeks attempts a shot against U of L freshman Terrence Jennings in the first half.

U of L junior Edgar Sosa drives toward the basket.

Sophomore A.J. Stewart is fouled by U of L senior Terrence Williams.

Freshman DeAndre Liggins dribbles the ball up the court against the U of L pressure defense.

Sophomore Patrick Patterson attacks the basket.

Meeks drives the baseline of U of L freshman Samardo Samuels.

Coach Gillispie calls out a play to his team.

Meeks drives the lane.

Sosa hits a game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Cats.

The Cardinals celebrate their victory.

Sophomore Patrick Patterson saves the ball inbounds.

Patterson jumps up for a rebound.

UK head coach Billy Gillispie disagrees with a call.

Freshman DeAndre Liggins dribbles toward the goal.

Junior Perry Stevenson blocks a shot by Chippewas sophomore guard Jeremy Allen.

Junior Michael Porter celebrates the win with his teammates.

Best one I’ve gotten so far. I’m determined to get a keeper
(Sophomore Patrick Patterson and Sophomore A.J. Stewart)

Junior Perry Stevenson looks for a teammate to pass to.

Junior Ramon Harris attacks the basket.

Patterson dives for a loose ball in the first half.

Freshman DeAndre Liggins is called for a charge in the second half.

Patterson, eyeing the basket, makes a move in the low post.

The UK bench celebrates toward the end of the second half.

Junior Jodie Meeks drives toward the basket.

Junior Michael Porter attempts to keep possession of the ball against Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 7, 2008.

Junior Perry Stevenson battles for a rebound.

Freshman Landon Slone intercepts a pass and dives for the lose ball as it rolls out of bounds.

Sophomore Patrick Patterson scores a basket.

Former UK basketball equipment manager Bill “Mr. Wildcat” Keightley’s daughter, Karen Marlowe, and widow, Hazel Keightley, look on as Keightley’s dedication to the Wildcats was recognized during UK’s 88-65 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sunday. Keightley died on March 31, 2008.

Freshman DeAndre Liggins attempts to avoid the double team.

Liggins and Patterson block a shot.

Sophomore A.J. Stewart drives toward the basket.

Freshman Darius Miller shoots over a Delaware St. defender.

Sophomore Patrick Patterson battles for a rebound.

Miller defends a Delaware St. guard.

Miller drives to the basket.

Freshman DeAndre Liggins looks to pass to a teammate.

Junior guard Michael Porter tries to escape three VMI defenders in the first half.


Junior guard Ramon Harris and freshman guard DeAndre Liggins battle for a rebound.

Sophomore forward A.J. Stewart looks up at the scoreboard in dismay. The Cats lost to the Keydets 111-103 in the first game of the season.
This was the first exhibition game of the season, and my first game ever shooting basketball. UK won 111-53.

Junior Perry Stevenson defends Missouri-St. Louis senior guard Nathan Whittaker

Senior Jared Carter defends the basket in the first half.

Sophomore Patrick Patterson defends a Missouri-St. Louis player

Patterson scores

Junior college transfer Josh Harrelson puts up a shot

Freshman DeAndre Liggins defends freshman guard Beaumont Beasley in the backcourt.

Freshman Darius Miller looks for a teammate to pass to while being guarded down on the baseline.