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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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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s NCAA Tournament win against Troy

Updated March 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM

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Live updates: Kentucky men’s basketball vs. Troy in NCAA Tournament

Updated March 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM

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If Kentucky basketball fails to make it out of Milwaukee, is this season a failure?

Updated March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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Here’s why St. John’s will win the NCAA Tournament: Rick Pitino is on a roll

March 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM

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To make some NCAA Tournament noise, Kentucky basketball must improve in these three areas

Updated March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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Milwaukee is a special place to Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope; even more so Friday

Updated March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM

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There is a silver lining in Kentucky basketball’s bloody SEC Tournament blowout

Updated March 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM

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Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s lopsided loss to Alabama in the SEC Tournament

Updated March 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM

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SEC Tournament quarterfinals: Alabama Crimson Tide 99, Kentucky Wildcats 70

Updated March 15, 2025 at 7:02 AM

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SEC Tournament: Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s dramatic win over Oklahoma

Updated March 14, 2025 at 8:17 AM

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SEC Tournament second round: Kentucky Wildcats 85, Oklahoma Sooners 84

Updated March 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM

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Three takeaways as Oklahoma earns a rematch with Kentucky basketball in the SEC Tournament

Updated March 13, 2025 at 5:51 AM

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