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Ansley Almonor is set to begin his professional career overseas.   The former Kentucky Wildcat is headed to play for the Vilpas Vikings of the

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Ansley Almonor signs deal with professional team in Finland

You could see the relief on Ansley Almonor's face when he finally hit a three-pointer for La Familia. It also just happened to be the shot that

Ansley Almonor - Aaron Perkins, Kentucky Sports Radio

Sean Woods made sure it was Ansley Almonor hitting the Elam Ending game-winner

The latest edition of the TBT will be opening play this weekend with the first games set to tip around the country on Friday. That includes in

La Familia (82-56 win over 305 Ballers on Friday, July 19, 2024 in Lexington, Ky. at Rupp Arena in the TBT)

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La Familia officially announces roster for TBT 2025

Ansley Almonor wasn't away from Lexington for long before making his return ahead of this year's The Basketball Tournament.  Almonor, who finished

Ansley Almonor excited to represent Kentucky again in TBT, but also has pro contract on his mind

Ansley Almonor spent his first three seasons of college basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson, and after one portal jump from the Northeast Conference to

Ansley Almonor graduates from the University of Kentucky

Now a graduate, Ansley Almonor reflects on time at Kentucky: "I'm so grateful for this one year."

Ansley Almonor personified Mark Pope's first year at Kentucky, perhaps more than any player on this year's roster. The senior from Farleigh Dickinson

Ansley Almonor goes through the hoop on Senior Night at Rupp Arena - Photo by Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Ansley Almonor Reflects on His Lone Season at Kentucky: 'It Was a Great Experience, Top to Bottom'

There might not have been a more grateful person to put on the Kentucky Wildcats uniform in 2024-25 than Ansley Almonor.   A late addition to Mark

Ansley Almonor made history in lone season at Kentucky: 'Just being able to end up here is a privilege.'

Ansley Almonor loved playing the Tennessee Volunteers during the regular season. If he keeps it up in the postseason, Kentucky might just keep on

Ansley Almonor celebrates Kentucky's win over Illinois in the NCAA Tournament - Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

Why Ansley Almonor could be a huge X-Factor for Kentucky against Tennessee

If you've been following the Kentucky Wildcats this season, it should come as no surprise to hear that Mark Pope wants his team to shoot a lot of

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) shoots the ball during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope 'Really Pleased' to See Kentucky's Three-Point Volume Improve

As we all know by now, Kentucky has battled a series of injuries to several players throughout the 2024-25 season. But the Wildcats have stayed

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half against the LSU Tigersat Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Ansley Almonor got back in a groove vs. LSU after three straight scoreless games

Kentucky lost three of its last five Senior Day games. There have only been three other Senior Day losses in the history of UK basketball, and none

Kentucky fans at Rupp Arena - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

UK Fans of the Day want Highlights from a Kentucky Win over LSU

Ansley Almonor took a trip down memory lane ahead of his Senior Day at Kentucky, trying to explain what the last ten months have been like since

Feb 11, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) celebrates after scoring a three point basket during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Ansley Almonor prepares for 'emotional' goodbye to Kentucky: "If you have this opportunity, I would take it."

And just like that, we're down to one regular season home game for the Wildcats...  Kentucky's 2024-25 Rupp Arena finale is set for Tuesday night

Amari Williams, Ansley Almonor preview Senior Night vs. LSU

WATCH: Amari Williams, Ansley Almonor preview Senior Night vs. LSU

Good morning, friends. Today, I have 1,500 words for you on a Monday morning, which, coincidentally, matches the milligrams of caffeine I've downed

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KSR Today: Getting ready for UK's Senior Day, March Madness, and more

Ansley Almonor doesn't seem to care when or for how long he plays, so long as he's finding ways to make a positive impact.   That mentality has

Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) blocks a shot by Vanderbilt Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) during the second half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Ansley Almonor embraced being moved back to the bench: 'He just doesn't skip a beat.'

Back in the offseason, On3's transfer portal rankings listed Fairleigh Dickinson's Ansley Almonor as the 345th-best overall player in all of Division

Mark Pope used 'Moneyball' approach in the portal to strike gold with Ansley Almonor

Ansley Almonor was quiet in the first half versus Tennessee on Tuesday night. Then, he erupted in the second half, playing a crucial role in

Ansley Almonor Steps Up in Win Over Tennessee: 'He's One of the Best Shooters I've Ever Been Around'

It's a popular cinematic trope. The dumbfounded man can't believe his eyes, so he rubs them with both hands before checking again, only to realize

Ole Miss G Matthew Murrell drives by Kentucky G Jaxson Robinson, Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

BOX SCORE: Jaw-Dropping Ole Miss Offense Halts Kentucky Comeback

Kentucky has not always put a big emphasis on three-point shooting. That was expected to change when Mark Pope was hired. The former Utah Valley and

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Ansley Almonor (15) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Big Blue Sharpshooters: Kentucky leads SEC in 3-point shooting

You name it, Kentucky was dealing with it Tuesday night. The Wildcats were facing the top-ranked defense in America on the road in a rivalry game

Kentucky forward Ansley Almonor shoots a three - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Almonor: Tennessee Win Showed Kentucky has the Toughness to Win in March

Before the 2024-25 season even began, Kentucky's new head coach made a prediction to his first team in Lexington: Ansley Almonor, the oft-forgotten

Ansley Almonor - Randy Sartin, Imagn Images

Just as Mark Pope predicted, Ansley Almonor helped Kentucky win another game

Ansley Almonor couldn't remember if it was late the night before or early the day of, but he knows his move to the starting lineup came on short

Next Man Up: Ansley Almonor Shines In Andrew Carr's Absence

After dropping a confernce road game in the Volunteer State on Saturday, Kentucky men's basketball will look to avoid that same fate this Tuesday.

WATCH: Jaxson Robinson, Ansley Almonor preview No. 8 Tennessee

WATCH: Jaxson Robinson, Ansley Almonor preview Kentucky-Tennessee

The frontcourt reserves are flourishing in their roles off the bench. The development of Brandon Garrison and Ansley Almonor hit at exactly the right

Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) celebrates after making a three point basket during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The Additional Benefits Almonor and Garrison Are Giving Kentucky

Ansley Almonor can't control -- to an extent -- what happens around him. He can't control when and for how many minutes Mark Pope is doing to play

Ansley Almonor - Jordan Prather, Imagn Images