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Calipari Talks Recruiting And Kanter's Future
September 1, 2010 9:56 AM
With four five-star recruits already committed to Kentucky, John Calipari says he's not done recruiting for the class of 2011. "We're still out there actively looking," Calipari said Tuesday evening at a book signing in Lexington. ""We've got good news all summer. We've got a lot of kids that... more » -
ESPN's Erin Andrews Will Be At Calipari's Clinic
August 31, 2010 12:52 PM
ESPN's Erin Andrews will appear as a special guest at the 2010 Women's Clinic. Since the 2004 season, Andrews has served as a reporter for the ESPN College Football Saturday telecast, the Saturday Primetime college basketball game and Big Ten college basketball coverage. In 2005, she began reporting from... more » -
Kentucky And Louisville Want Chase Behanan
August 26, 2010 1:45 PM
Will this come down to a battle between Cal and Ricky P? Too early to tell because of the other big time programs involved with Chase Behanan. You have to love the theatrics. The 6-foot-7 inch star at Bowling Green HS was excited about going to spend quality time... more » -
UK Moves Up In Merchandise Sales
August 26, 2010 10:03 AM
John Calipari is helping pay for part of his salary with the additional merchandise sales at Kentucky. Kentucky made the biggest jump in the Top 20 moving up five spots to No. 8 since Calipari took over. The SEC is dominating with 5 of the top 8 schools. ... more » -
Calipari Has 3 Of The Top 6 Recruits For 2011 Play Video
August 24, 2010 1:22 PM
UK has a commitment from the new number one player in the country. Overall, John Calipari has three of the top six players saying they want to play for UK. Scout.com has Anthony Davis, who last year very few knew about, as the number one player in America.... more » -
DeAndre Daniels Headed To Prep School
August 23, 2010 7:17 PM
DeAndre Daniels, who was thought to be a possibilty as a late addition to the Kentucky basketball roster, will attend prep school this year and enter college in the fall of 2011. Daniels trainer told the Lexington Herald-Leader that Daniels wanted to get more physically and mentally ready for college.... more » -
Could Coach Cal Add Another Cat This Year?
August 19, 2010 10:42 PM
Could John Calipari still add another player to the number one recruiting class for the upcoming basketball season? According to Evan Daniels at Scout.com, Deandre Daniels may opt to return to the 2010 class. He is currently listed as a 2011 recruit. Daniels high school coach tells Scout.com the Deandre... more » -
Would ESPN Like To Change UK's Ranking?
August 18, 2010 2:48 PM
Duke is ESPN's Preseason pick as number one. That probably doesn't surprise any True Blue Fans. Andy Katz has Kentucky 13th. Here are his reasons. Katz put this out in May. You have to wonder if would like to change his mind after Kentucky's three game exhibition series... more » -
Cats Win Final Game In Canada 104-75
August 17, 2010 1:17 PM
In their third and final exhibition game in Canada, the Cats once again rolled over the Windsor Lancers 104-75. The Cats were led once again by freshman point guard Brandon Knight who had 27 points and nine assists. Knight averaged 25.6 points per game over the three game stretch. Darius... more » -
Cal Says Canada Trip Helping His Cats
August 16, 2010 10:57 PM
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Kentucky won its second exhibition game in Canada despite having a limited roster. The Wildcats, with just eight players available Monday night, still managed to turn up the defensive pressure in a 96-68 victory over Western (Ontario) University. Kentucky started its three-day, three-game exhibition tour without... more » -
Cats Get Second Win In Canada, 96-68 Over Western Ontario
August 16, 2010 9:29 PM
Another game, another blowout win for the Kentucky Wildcats in Canada. They beat Western Ontario 96-68 behind a game-high 24 points from Doron Lamb. He must have gotten the message. After Sunday night's game, John Calipari called out Lamb for his poor performance in the game after he'd done so... more » -
Cats Lead 48-37 At The Half Against Western Ontario
August 16, 2010 8:14 PM
The Kentucky Wildcats are still trying to find themselves, but it is only August. The Cats have a 48-37 lead over Western Ontario in Windsor, Canada. Once again, in front of a completely pro-Kentucky crowd. True blue fans have most definitely come out to support their team. DeAndre Liggins and... more » -
Brandon Knight's Big Night
August 15, 2010 11:15 PM
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) - Kentucky coach John Calipari has already started turning a top-notch recruiting class into part of a team that hopes to contend for a national championship. The Wildcats started a three-day, three-game exhibition series in Canada on Sunday night, defeating the University of Windsor 95-62. Two months... more » -
Cats Win In Canada 95-62, Knight Leads The Way
August 15, 2010 9:14 PM
If you were worried that Brandon Knight wouldn't pick up where John Wall left off, his first game as a Wildcat may have given you some hope. The freshman point guard was the star of Kentucky's 95-62 win in Canada over the Windsor Lancers. Knight finished with 31 points, seven... more » -
Cats Lead 43-35 At The Half In Canada
August 15, 2010 8:02 PM
It's halftime of Kentucky's first exhibition game in Canada and the Wildcats lead the Windsor Lancers 43-35. Freshman point guard Brandon Knight leads the way with 15 points. UK finished the half on a 13-2 run sparked by nine points from Knight. DeAndre Liggins has eight points and Darius Miller... more » -
Cal And The Cats Help Kids In Detroit Play Video
August 14, 2010 4:33 PM
John Calipari and his players made a quick stop in Detroit on their way to Canada on Saturday to help with the Samaritan's Feet organization. They were at one of the YMCA's in the city, giving new shoes to needy children and washing their feet. After that, of course, the... more » -
Anthony Davis Tells UK He's A Cat
August 13, 2010 6:19 PM
John Calipari has a new commitment from what some say is the player to have in the class of 2011. Anthony Davis wants to play at UK. "I think from a long term standpoint he is the best prospect in the 2011 class," says Evan Daniels the National Basketball... more » -
Calipari Talks About No Enes Kanter And Canada
August 13, 2010 5:17 PM
Calipari And Cats Talk About Trip To Canada UK Head Coach John Calipari Opening remarks... "I've had a lot of fun here in the last two weeks. It's kind of gotten my juices going to be able to coach. And the stuff we do traveling, I call it... more » -
Enes Kanter Not Going To Canada
August 13, 2010 2:08 PM
The big news from Calipari was expected. There is no Enes Kanter for the three game exhibition trip to Canada. "He won't be making the trip because we've heard nothing right now," said Calipari. "He's with his father, who's in the country, and he'll probably be with him... more » -
Which New Cat Wants To Wrestle?
August 12, 2010 6:51 PM
This is UK's roster with their numbers. No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (Previous School) 0 Enes Kanter F 6-11 272 Fr. Istanbul, Turkey (Stoneridge Prep) 1 Darius Miller G 6-7 230 Jr. Maysville, Ky. (Mason County) 2 Stacey Poole, Jr. G 6-4 203 Fr. Jacksonville, Fla. (Providence)... more » -
Cal And The Cats To Help Needy Children In Detroit
August 12, 2010 5:13 PM
University of Kentucky Head Basketball Coach John Calipari brings hope and new shoes to needy children in Detroit. Through a partnership with Samaritan's Feet and the Boll Family YMCA, Coach Calipari along with his staff and basketball team will exemplify servant leadership by washing the feet of students from the... more » -
Matthews Shines As Calipari Watches Practice
August 10, 2010 10:35 PM
(AP) - For Kentucky football players, Tuesday could have turned into a day to take it easy. It was the Wildcats' first full day in pads, and the heat index hovered around 100 degrees during the afternoon practice. But new coach Joker Phillips didn't complain, and he said some of... more » -
Calipari Tells Cats To Start "Screaming"
August 10, 2010 4:12 PM
Since the 1990's we've seen more leap years than UK basketball practices that have been open to the media. Perhaps, John Calipari is going to change that. Although TV Cameras are not allowed to shoot practice before the season officially begins, there was still plenty to see. The... more » -
Kanter's Amateur Status Still Up In The Air For Canada Trip
August 3, 2010 4:28 PM
Will UK freshman Enes Kanter be able to play in Canada? His amateur status is still in question and the freshman center might not be cleared to play in time for the Wildcats' three-day trip to Canada later this month. UK spokesman DeWayne Peevy confirmed Tuesday that Kanter has qualified... more » -
Calipari Pleasantly Surprised After Early Practices
August 2, 2010 5:09 PM
John Calipari says he is pleasantly surprised by a lot of things after two days of practice with his new, and very young, team. UK gets ten practices before their trip to Canada in mid-August. Calipari said in an audio tweet on Lexy that he had no idea that Stacey... more » -
Darnell Dodson Won't Play For UK This Season
August 1, 2010 9:36 PM
Junior Darnell Dodson will not play for UK this season. UK coach John Calipari made the announcement Sunday night via facebook. Calipari said Dodson is academically eligible and that if he decides to return, he could practice with the team if he met their standards. Calipari began 'Camp Canada' on... more » -
John Wall Says Don't Pressure Brandon Knight
July 30, 2010 4:00 PM
Brandon Knight is not John Wall. He might be just as talented, just as smart, just as electrifying once he puts on that Kentucky uniform, but John Wall doesn't want his successor to have all that pressure. "I hope people don't pressure him to do the same thing I did... more » -
Cousins Misses Kentucky
July 29, 2010 4:14 PM
True blue fans think it, of course. But Demarcus Cousins? Yep, he wishes he would have stayed at Kentucky one more year. "I miss this place. I'd even start going to classes again," laughs Cousins. Okay, maybe not going to class again, but the senitment is the same. "I really... more » -
Cal's Camp Sold Out
July 27, 2010 10:40 PM
The 2010 John Calipari ProCamp has been sold out. Enrollment has reached its limit and registration for the camp has been shut down. Interested parties can still put their name on a waiting list should a spot open up. The ProCamp starts on July 29th and runs through the 31st.... more » -
Calipari Cancels Beshear Fundraiser
July 21, 2010 9:48 PM
UK basketball coach John Calipari has cancelled a fundraiser for Governor Steve Beshear's re-election campaign, the same day news broke that he was hosting it. Calipari and his wife Ellen had sent out invitations to the event at his home in support of Beshear. It was a $1,000 donation to... more » -
Vargas Won't Attend Canada Trip With The Cats
July 20, 2010 4:39 PM
Sources confirm to LEX 18 Sports that Eloy Vargas, one of John Calipari's signees for the upcoming season, will not be attending the trip to Canada with the rest of the team. Vargas is still reportedly finishing up some course work in Miami and is not on campus yet. The... more » -
Yahoo Details Insights On Calipari, LeBron And The Bulls
July 16, 2010 6:34 PM
Yahoo! Sports has released a detailed column about the LeBron James saga, starting back in 2006. Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo's NBA insider, wrote the column and revisited the connection with UK coach John Calipari, World Wide Wes, LeBron James and the Chicago Bulls. Wojnarowski says the Bulls, or any other NBA... more » -
UK Releases Statement On Turpin's Death
July 8, 2010 8:11 PM
The UK athletics department and coach John Calipari have both released statements on the death of former UK great Melvin Turpin. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Melvin Turpin. Our hearts and prayers are with his family and friends as they mourn their loss. The University of Kentucky... more » -
Quincy Miller Still High On Kentucky
July 6, 2010 11:43 PM
Kentucky already has a commitment from the top ranked player in the class of 2011 in Michael Gilchrist, and Marquis Teague is in the top five. Quincy Miller is perhaps Coach Cal's biggest target now. Scout.com recently updated their rankings and put the 6-10 forward at number two in America... more » -
Orton Defends Calipari's Recruiting Style
July 6, 2010 8:40 PM
Much has been made of John Calipari's comments after the NBA draft that it was the biggest day in Kentucky basketball history. The national perception is that Calipari simply recruits one-and-done players for his own benefit, but former UK center Daniel Orton is now sticking up for his former coach.... more » -
Scott Padgett Leaving UK?
July 2, 2010 4:48 PM
Is it another one and done for Coach Cal? Both Rick Bozich of the Courier-Journal and Evan Daniels of Scout.com are hearing that Scott Padgett will be leaving the UK staff to take a job as an assistant coach for Manhattan College in New York City. Padgett joined the staff... more » -
Harrellson Is Off-Season's Biggest Surprise
June 28, 2010 10:55 PM
It's not unusual for a coach to rave about his players during the summer. Josh Harrellson knows better than most that it does not always guarantee much once the calendar gives way to the season. Many True Blue fans were surprised that Harrellson still had a place on... more » -
Darius Miller To The NBA In 2011?
June 28, 2010 5:50 PM
Memories to last a lifetime. Think of where Eric Bledsoe came from. Going from poverty to an instant millionaire. Something no one thought could happen after one year at UK. NBA Draft night for Calipari has lots of memories. "Five families and five players who have realized their dreams... more » -
Former Calipari Player Will Play For Pitino
June 28, 2010 2:16 PM
Roburt Sallie, a 6-5, 200-pound guard from Sacramento, Calif. who has played the last two years at the University of Memphis, has signed a financial aid agreement to play his final collegiate season at the University of Louisville. A two-year letterman for the Tigers, Sallie averaged 10.5 points, 4.0... more » -
Calipari Says He Wants To Coach LeBron's Son
June 25, 2010 3:32 PM
John Calipari admitted that he has talked with LeBron James recently - about the NBA free agent's son. The Kentucky coach joked Friday he's hoping to coach the star's 3-year-old son Bryce in college one day. Calipari sent James a belated birthday wish for his youngest son earlier this week.... more » -
Calipari And The NBA Lottery For 2011
June 25, 2010 2:24 PM
The obvious thought about the NBA draft being important for Kentucky players every year is, to no ones surprise, already being talked about for next season. If ESPN is correct, Calipari will lose three more players next year to the lottery part of the NBA draft. Their educated... more » -
Calipari's Fun And Emotional NBA Draft Play Video
June 25, 2010 1:31 PM
From literally talking about "walking on air", to "sweating" it out. That was the fun John Calipari dealt with for the NBA draft. "Hard to explain," said a very proud UK coach Friday morning at his camp in Louisville. "Knew what would happen for John (Wall), just hurry... more » -
Biggest Day In UK History? Play Video
June 24, 2010 1:56 PM
John Calipari isn't trying to get any of the True Blue Fans upset. But, today's world of college is very different than it was for Adolph Rupp when he starting dominating in the 1940's. If you want to battle for the right to get to the Final Four every... more » -
Would Calipari Start '5' Freshman?
June 15, 2010 6:11 PM
I remember as a kid growing up seeing a story where the great Ray Meyer of DePaul was taking some heat because his teams, at that time, weren't running as much as some of his fans wanted. His comment was, I want to run, but my team is slow.... more » -
"Everybody Lies" Says John Calipari
June 14, 2010 5:04 PM
Rumors. Lots of talk and rumors coming out of every NBA city as we get closer to the draft. Trying to figure out who to believe can drive you crazy. "Everybody lies," says Calipari. "No one tells the truth. There are guys like that, I call them Mr.... more » -
Why Calipari Looks Forward To Trip To Canada
June 14, 2010 3:09 PM
Calipari and his staff held their first camp stop Monday morning at North Laurel High. About 100 campers were having fun while they were getting first class instructions. Cal is looking forward to his trip to Canada in August with his team. Call it a fact finding mission. ... more » -
Calipari Says Thank You
June 8, 2010 11:26 AM
John Calipari wants to say thank you to True Blue fans. He's in the office for the first time in a while, and he says "I'm blown away by all the cards and notes concerning my Mom. I'm forwarding all you well wishes to her." Calipari through his... more » -
UK Summer Satellite Basketball Camps
June 7, 2010 4:41 PM
University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari and his staff will travel around the state of Kentucky in June and August to teach the game of basketball to the youth of the Commonwealth with an upcoming series of basketball instructional day camps. The tour will include 10 sessions in five... more »
