Lee Howard

Lexington

Sports Anchor and Reporter at WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)

Sports Anchor/Reporter for CBS in Lexington Ky. I went pro in something other than sports, but I still get paid to talk about them! Christian.Husband.Father

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Recent UK graduate Ansley Almonor to join La Familia for TBT this summer

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

LEXINGTON, Ky. - La Familia, the University of Kentucky alumni team, hosting The Basketball Tournament’s (TBT) regional at Historic Memorial Coliseum from July 18th to July 23rd, announced today the addition of 2025 graduate Ansley Almonor to their roster. Almonor will join Aaron Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Doron Lamb, DeAndre DeLiggins, and Willie Cauley-Stein as the first six commitments for La Familia’s roster. Additional roster announcements will be made in the coming weeks.
Randall Cobb named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Randall Cobb, arguably the most versatile, dynamic playmaker in Kentucky football history as a wide receiver, quarterback, punt returner and kickoff returner, has been named to the 2026 ballot for consideration for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced today. Cobb is one of 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks.
Oweh’s Back!

1 month ago | wave3.com | Lee Howard

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Otega Oweh waited until Wednesday’s deadline to decide on his basketball future. The 6-foot-5 Kentucky guard ultimately chose to return to college for another season rather than remain in the NBA Draft. Last season, Oweh averaged a career-high 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game at UK. The All-SEC Second Team selection scored in double figures in 29 regular season games and surpassed 20 points 11 times.
Oweh’s Back!

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Otega Oweh waited until Wednesday’s deadline to decide on his basketball future. The 6-foot-5 Kentucky guard ultimately chose to return to college for another season rather than remain in the NBA Draft. Last season, Oweh averaged a career-high 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game at UK. The All-SEC Second Team selection scored in double figures in 29 regular season games and surpassed 20 points 11 times.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA Most Valuable Player

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

NEW YORK – There’s no better player in the world. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the first Kentucky men’s basketball product to earn NBA Most Valuable Player accolades when he captured the league’s highest honor on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring at 32.7 points per game during the regular season. He is the first UK player to pace the league in scoring in program history.
Pope, Johnson and Moreno to take part in Team USA U19 Camp

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. – Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope and incoming freshmen Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno will take part in the 2025 USA Basketball U19 National Team training camp at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center beginning on June 14. Pope will serve in an on-court coaching role, while the freshmen are vying for spots on the 12-player roster on Team USA’s squad that will compete at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland.
EKU Colonels add 4-star guard Tyler Jackson

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

RICHMOND, Ky. – Four-star point guard Tyler Jackson has signed to play basketball at Eastern Kentucky University, head coach A.W. Hamilton announced today. Ranked as the No. 76 recruit in the nation by Rivals, Jackson is believed to be the highest rated player to sign with EKU in the recruiting rankings era. He is ranked as the No. 15 point guard in the country by Rivals. ESPN, Rivals and 247 Sports have assigned four stars to Jackson.
Kentucky's Tyler Bell named to SEC All-Freshman Team

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

Lexington, Ky. – Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell has been named to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team after a sensational rookie campaign, it was announced Tuesday. He becomes the 11th All-Freshman Team selection in school history. The Frankfort, Illinois native is the first UK player voted to the team since pitcher Sean Hjelle was honored in 2016. Bell has etched his name all over UK’s freshman records list and has gotten stronger as the season has progressed.
Kentucky women's basketball announces season opener against Morehead State

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The 2025-26 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team will play host to Morehead State for its season opener in Historic Memorial Coliseum on Monday, Nov. 3, it was announced by head coach Kenny Brooks on Wednesday. Tickets – season and single-game – the tip time and the TV designation will be released soon. The Wildcats lead the Eagles, 33-4, in the all-time series, which officially began on Feb. 10, 1975.
Kentucky baseball knocks off No. 14 Oklahoma in game one

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Lee Howard

LEXINGTON, Ky. – With its backs against the wall and coming off a challenging weekend, Kentucky showed the type of fight it will need the rest of the season in knocking off No. 14 Oklahoma, 4-3, at Kentucky Proud Park. Jackson Nove delivered 3.1 scoreless innings of relief, Cole Hage homered and the Wildcats (26-20, 11-14 Southeastern Conference) received critical contributions up and down the lineup on both sides of the baseball to pin a defeat on one of college baseball’s top starting pitchers.