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John Clay

Lexington Herald-Leader

John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys.

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LATEST FROM JOHN CLAY

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The Final Four teams are in San Antonio. What do they have that Kentucky lacked?

Updated April 4, 2025 at 10:37 AM

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Never mind the sting of the NCAA Sweet 16 loss, Kentucky basketball has the right coach

Updated March 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s NCAA Tournament loss to Tennessee

Updated March 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM

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Live updates: Kentucky basketball vs. Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament

Updated March 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM

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Yes, a loose and confident Kentucky basketball can beat Tennessee a third time this season

Updated March 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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Kentucky basketball’s NCAA Tournament history in Indianapolis includes joy, but also pain

Updated March 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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Sorry skeptics, SEC basketball is having a sweet NCAA Tournament. And it’s not done yet

Updated March 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM

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The pressure was on, but when the smoke cleared Kentucky’s Mark Pope was still standing

Updated March 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s NCAA Tournament victory against Illinois

Updated March 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM

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Live updates: Kentucky basketball vs. Illinois in NCAA Tournament

Updated March 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM

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How Mark Pope’s unusual message could propel Kentucky basketball to the NCAA Sweet 16

Updated March 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM

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Sunday’s NCAA Tournament question: Which Illinois will Kentucky basketball get?

Updated March 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM

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