Page 6 of John Clay

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.

Support my work with a digital subscription

LATEST FROM JOHN CLAY

John Clay

Despite what John Calipari says, this is the year you should want to win the SEC Tournament

March 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM

John Clay

A who’s who guide to the 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville

March 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM

John Clay

If the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament is a barbecue pit, is Kentucky ready for the fire?

March 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM

UK Men's Basketball

Here’s the 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament schedule

Updated March 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Sidelines with John Clay

Three takeaways from No. 19 Kentucky basketball’s big win at No. 15 Missouri

Updated March 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Sidelines with John Clay

SEC basketball final: Kentucky Wildcats 91, Missouri Tigers 83

Updated March 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM

John Clay

We’re seeing encouraging signs from a player key to Kentucky’s postseason chances

March 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM

Sidelines with John Clay

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s feel-good win against LSU on Senior Night

Updated March 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM

Sidelines with John Clay

SEC basketball final: Kentucky Wildcats 95, LSU Tigers 64

Updated March 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM

John Clay

College basketball games are entirely too long. Here are 5 ways to fix the problem

March 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM

John Clay

Now Mark Pope must find a way for Kentucky to win in March without Jaxson Robinson

Updated March 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM

Sidelines with John Clay

Three takeaways from Kentucky basketball’s loss to top-ranked Auburn at Rupp Arena

Updated March 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Sitemap