Ben Roberts

University of Kentucky men's basketball beat writer for Inside Kentucky Basketball, an independent website covering the Cats. Formerly: Lexington Herald-Leader.

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

Big personal news: I've left the Herald-Leader, but I'll still be covering the Kentucky men's basketball team full time.

If you enjoyed my coverage in the past, I’ll need your support to make this work.

Here’s more on my new (independent!) approach: https://t.co/EC4VParKUh

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

And here's the first FREE Inside Kentucky Basketball Newsletter, a weekly feature that will go straight to the inbox for all who sign up.

Lots to cover here, and there's already been an update to the injury report ahead of tonight's exhibition opener: https://t.co/F70svC4fnp

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

Part 3 of our Kentucky basketball position preview series focuses on the frontcourt, where much will be expected of Malachi Moreno in Year 2.

This group also features perhaps the most intriguing player of all on the 2026-27 roster: https://t.co/U8GhSU2ly0

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

A HUGE thanks to everyone who has signed up for Inside Kentucky Basketball so far.

The first Friday newsletter drops tomorrow, and that'll be free for everyone on the mailing list. (So please sign up!)

And we'll have lots more premium content coming in.
https://t.co/uu1I23EhE8

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

@ColeGault37109 8/month or 75/annual, and there's also a free option that will get you the Friday newsletter and access to some other areas of the site. Here's an explainer on our mission, and thanks for asking! https://t.co/EC4VPard4J

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

A HUGE thanks to everyone who has signed up for Inside Kentucky Basketball so far.

The first Friday newsletter drops tomorrow, and that'll be free for everyone on the mailing list. (So please sign up!)

And we'll have lots more premium content coming in.
https://t.co/uu1I23EhE8

[alan cutler @cutler1300]

NO FILTER: SEC Media day comments. @InsideKentucky Ben Roberts and his new company, @vstyles17 Always thoughtful Van Hiles, Sharp shooting Jim Master, and the OLD smart ball coach Hal Mumme. @ESPNRadioLex 12-2 pmm @JDrumUK pic

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

Is anyone looking forward to the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball season more than this guy?

Braydon Hawthorne talks about improving behind the scenes, preparing for this moment, and a long wait that's finally coming to an end.

https://t.co/BDroWXbAys

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

What to expect from Kentucky's wings this season?

It's a group that features arguably the top transfer in college basketball and plenty of intrigue beyond that.

Part 2 of the position preview series: https://t.co/uXEQLIhp5j

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

What to expect from Kentucky's wings this season?

It's a group that features arguably the top transfer in college basketball and plenty of intrigue beyond that.

Part 2 of the position preview series: https://t.co/uXEQLIhp5j

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

"I was just scratching my head. I was like, ‘I ain't never seen that before.’"

That's been a common reaction for those who have watched Ousmane N'Diaye on the Kentucky basketball practice court this summer and fall.

More from the newcomer's UK teammates: https://t.co/NqswH2qJqz

[Tom Leach @tomleachKY]

.@InsideKentucky talks about his new venture to cover @KentuckyMBB + @vaughtsviews + @WHAS11Kent on today's @LeachReport presented by @Bobcat_ENT

[Derek Terry @DerekSTerry]

Ryan Hampton and his family flew to Lexington this weekend to host his first youth camp. "You take the time to fly on a red-eye to come (to Lexington), take the time to get up at six, seven in the morning to come here. That’s just who he is."
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[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

Can't express how much I appreciate the support from everyone today.

Here's one of the more popular stories from Day 1: Five observations from watching the Kentucky Wildcats practice this preseason.

Much more coming later this week (and beyond!): https://t.co/fPf42fblKS

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

Tune into @bigblueinsider1 on WLAP-AM 630 around 7 p.m. to hear about my new website: Inside Kentucky Basketball.

And there will be plenty of UK team talk, too. This is going to be an exciting offense. We'll discuss some of the reasons why. Join us!

[Derek Terry @DerekSTerry]

Milan Momcilovic and Milan Moreno earned All-SEC preseason honors, and Kentucky came in at No. 7 in the media's SEC basketball preseason predictions. https://t.co/7bBEGnHZop

[Big Blue Insider @bigblueinsider1]

Tonight: @CoachWillStein, Lane Kiffin talk UK-LSU; my post-game convo with CJ Baxter; Sports Director @WHAS11Kent; Ben Roberts on @InsideKentucky Basketball; Kenny Minchey on his game-winner; 1/2

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

And I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that Hall of Fame columnist @johnclayiv will be joining the new site to provide his commentary on the Kentucky basketball team.

We can’t wait for what’s next, and I hope you’ll show your support as we get started. https://t.co/EC4VPard4J

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

The new site will also feature UK basketball recruiting coverage.

Here’s @DerekSTerry with what to expect there: https://t.co/HuLm8ZXSs5

And a launch day story on UK recruit Ryan Hampton giving back in Lexington: https://t.co/SALh2Osk4P

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

Big personal news: I've left the Herald-Leader, but I'll still be covering the Kentucky men's basketball team full time.

If you enjoyed my coverage in the past, I’ll need your support to make this work.

Here’s more on my new (independent!) approach: https://t.co/EC4VParKUh

[Ben Roberts @InsideKentucky]

The new site already has a few team articles up:

Welcome (and why I left the Herald-Leader): https://t.co/EC4VPard4J

What to expect from UK’s guards: https://t.co/itUAmdQXKy

Early practice observations: https://t.co/fPf42fblKS