* Men's Basketball: This is arguably UK's flagship sport, boasting a long and storied history with numerous national championships.
* Women's Basketball: Also a very successful program with consistent national ranking and tournament appearances.
* Football: A major revenue sport and a significant part of UK athletics, though not consistently at the championship level of the men's basketball program.
* Volleyball: A consistently competitive program within the SEC.
* Baseball: Another significant program with regular appearances in the NCAA tournament.
While other sports exist at UK, these five consistently receive the most attention, funding, and media coverage.