Taylen Kinney, former Newport High School basketball player who committed to Kansas in September, will return to NKY in November for a special preseason game. The game, organized by Holmes High School graduate Isaiah Revels and his company Step Higher Academy, will see eight teams from around Kentucky and Ohio compete in a series of […]
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Taylen Kinney is a big reason why the phrase ‘6-7’ has taken off
No matter what you’re watching on TV or where you go, it likely feels like the phrase “6-7” follows you everywhere. It’s popular among kids, but for most adults it begs the question: What does “6-7” mean? Believe it or not, a big part of the viral meme is thanks to one Northern Kentucky basketball […]
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Taylen Kinney picks Kansas over Kentucky, Louisville, others
One of the most electric guards who hails from Northern Kentucky has made his college decision. After months of speculation and official visits, former Newport basketball standout Taylen Kinney has decided he’ll continue his playing career at Kansas in 2026. Kinney narrowed his wide range of offers down to six recently — Arkansas, Louisville, Kentucky, […]
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Kinney hosts basketball camp, talks recruitment, being back home
Former Newport High School basketball standout Taylen Kinney is back home after a busy summer playing basketball all over the country on the AAU circuit. Kinney is hosting a two-day basketball camp that started on Thursday called “Tay Kinney Basketball ProCamp” at Town and Country Sports Complex in Wilder. Kinney and a staff of coaches […]