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With the spotlight on Karl-Anthony Towns in his induction into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame, the five-time NBA All-Star deflected the attention

Feb 7, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12), guard Andrew Harrison (5), guard Aaron Harrison (2), forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) huddle up against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Florida Gators 68-61. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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Karl-Anthony Towns honors '14-15 teammates (and the N64) in UK return: "We made the Hall of Fame."

The Caliparis are back in Lexington -- and for good reason. They may not be Kentucky Wildcats anymore, but Karl-Anthony Towns certainly is (now maybe

Karl-Anthony Towns with the Caliparis and Kenny Payne at UK Hall of Fame (Photo via John Calipari)

John Calipari returned to Lexington to celebrate Karl-Anthony Towns' Hall of Fame induction

On Friday, Karl-Anthony Towns was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame. Ahead of the ceremony, Towns stopped in at a

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Karl-Anthony Towns delivers powerful message to 2025-26 Kentucky roster: 'Stay in the present'

Six former Wildcats were announced as a part of UK Athletics' 2025 Hall of Fame class. Among those names are Josh Hines-Allen and Karl-Anthony Towns

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hines-Allen react to being named to 2025 UK Athletics Hall of Fame class

Successfully overcoming a 3-1 series deficit in the NBA is something that doesn't happen all that often. In fact, it's only been accomplished 13

May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game five of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks will try to force a Game 7 against Pacers tonight

The New York Knicks still have some gas left in the tank.  On Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, the (3) Knicks fought off elimination in the

May 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game five of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks rout Pacers to force Game 6 in Indy

After pulling off a stunning comeback in Game 3 to inject some energy into the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks could not find enough

May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks up at a scoreboard during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers of game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks facing elimination after Game 4 loss

Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 points in the 4th quarter of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Finals. So did the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks were down as

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BBNBA: Towns leads Knicks to improbable comeback win in Game 3

The New York Knicks took the ultimate gut punch in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and they may not have fully recovered. The Indiana Pacers

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BBNBA: Towns and the Knicks down 0-2 after Game 2 loss

Some say that summer doesn't officially start until the Memorial Day Weekend holiday arrives at the end of May. Well, we're here now despite some of

An American flag for Memorial Day waves at the end of a driveway along Quill Road in Levittown on May 20, 2025. © Daniella Heminghaus | Bucks County Courier Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

KSR Today: Happy Memorial Day Weekend

Multiple Kentucky alums are still playing as the NBA playoffs have reached the conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is pacing the Oklahoma City

Jan 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl-Anthony Towns have been named All-NBA again

The New York Knicks played their first Eastern Conference Finals game since (in an extreme Conan O'Brien voice) the year 2000! But even the most

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BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns drops 35 but Knicks choke in Game 1

Karl-Anthony Towns has a chance to become part of New York Knicks lore.   The 3-seed Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time

May 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates his three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of game six in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

BBNBA ECF Preview: Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks search for first NBA Finals berth since 1999

Pour an air shot out for Jack Pilgrim, Big Blue Nation. His Boston Celtics fell victim to a series-clinching Game 6 blowout at the hands of

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BBNBA: Towns notches double-double in series-clinching blowout of Celtics

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on their way to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, thanks largely to Julius Randle. The

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BBNBA: Randle dominant in Wolves' series-clinching win series over Warriors

To the chagrin of KSR's Jack Pilgrim, we start today's BBNBA recap in Boston.   As a Cleveland Cavaliers supporter myself, I thought Tuesday night's

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BBNBA: KAT, Knicks steal another game in Boston as Celtics collapse (again)

There's an old saying in professional basketball: A series doesn't start until the road team wins a game. Three games into the Conference Semifinals,

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BBNBA: KAT, Murray pull off MASSIVE Game 1 upsets on the road

The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs is behind us as the Conference Semifinals officially began on Sunday night in Cleveland. A dozen former

Mar 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

BBNBA Playoffs Update: SGA vs. Murray headlines Conference Semifinals

It was an up-and-down series for Karl-Anthony Towns, but regardless, his New York Knicks are still alive in the postseason.   On Thursday night,

May 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) walks off the court after the game against the Detroit Pistons during game six of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns struggles, but Knicks advance to second round of NBA Playoffs

Karl-Anthony Towns has been unlocked in the playoffs. For the second straight game, he looked like a superstar. And for the second straight game, the

Apr 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hits a three point basket late in the fourth quarter of game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns hits BIG shots down the stretch as Knicks take 3-1 series lead

A pair of higher seeds -- both featuring talented former Kentucky Wildcats -- had the chance to take commanding 2-0 series leads Monday night. But

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BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns, Jamal Murray both drop key Game 2s

Karl-Anthony Towns grew up down the road from Madison Square Garden. The former Kentucky Wildcat delivered fireworks in his first playoff game for

Karl-Anthony Towns drives to the basket in a Knicks playoff win, via Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

BBNBA: Karl-Anthony Towns Stuffs Stat Sheet in Knicks Playoff Debut

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 more points than Cason Wallace in the Oklahoma City Thunder's win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday in a game

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BBNBA: Wallace scores season-high while  SGA dominates, Towns and Draymond get into it

The second half of the NBA season is upon us. The trade deadline has passed. The All-Star Game has come and gone. All that remains is some

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BBNBA: Towns, Fox, Herro, Maxey, and Booker emerge from All Star break on fire

Karl-Anthony Towns is a man of many talents. Whether it is attending Paris Fashion Week, winning 3-point competitions, or doing water shots in the

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